Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
Sparta Rotterdam
0 – 2
Full Time
AFC Ajax
Sun 22 Dec 2024 · 11:15 UTC Het Kasteel 10,599 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 77' Kenneth Taylor pen
0–2 87' Bertrand Traore
Pelle Clement 25' Y
Camiel Neghli 90' Y
Y 90' Jordan Henderson

Overview

Match Preview

Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Het Kasteel.

Match Details

  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Assistant 1 Rogier Honig
  • Assistant 2 Erik Koopman
3 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 1.7 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 ADO Den Haag 0 0
2 AFC Ajax 0 0
3 AZ 0 0
4 FC Groningen 0 0
5 FC Twente '65 0 0
6 FC Utrecht 0 0
7 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0 0
8 Fortuna Sittard 0 0
9 Go Ahead Eagles 0 0
10 NEC 0 0
11 PEC Zwolle 0 0
12 PSV 0 0
13 SBV Excelsior 0 0
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 0 0
15 SC Heerenveen 0 0
16 Sparta Rotterdam 0 0
17 Telstar 1963 0 0
18 Willem II Tilburg 0 0

Head-to-Head

3
11
Sparta Rotterdam 14 games · Avg 3.2 goals AFC Ajax
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-22 Sparta Rotterdam 0–2 AFC Ajax 2024-03-17 Sparta Rotterdam 2–2 AFC Ajax 2023-12-09 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2023-02-19 AFC Ajax 4–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2022-08-21 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax

Recent Form

Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec AFC Ajax H 0–2 L
15 Dec NEC A 1–1 D
07 Dec NAC Breda H 0–2 L
30 Nov PEC Zwolle A 0–1 L
24 Nov AZ H 1–2 L
09 Nov FC Groningen A 0–1 L
AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec Sparta Rotterdam A 2–0 W
15 Dec Almere City FC H 3–0 W
12 Dec SS Lazio H 1–3 L
08 Dec AZ A 1–2 L
04 Dec FC Utrecht H 2–2 D
01 Dec NEC A 2–1 W

Season Stats

Sparta Rotterdam AFC Ajax
#16 Position #2
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Sparta Rotterdam are 16th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sparta Rotterdam launch into their encounter with AFC Ajax.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 15' Sparta Rotterdam are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Ajax backline.
  • 20' AFC Ajax fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' It’s gonna be a card for Pelle Clement.
  • 30' The 30-year-old Pelle Clement has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 40' Netherlands international Youri Baas has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 46' The whistle greets Chuba Akpom as he departs to be replaced by Mika Godts.
  • 51' Sparta Rotterdam are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's 3-4-1-2 shape.
  • 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 57' The supporters are chanting for Camiel Neghli. He replaces Shunsuke Mito on 57 minute.
  • 58' Kian Fitz-Jim is ready to make an impact after coming on for Davy Klaassen at the 58 minute mark.
  • 63' Sparta Rotterdam started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 63.
  • 66' Sparta Rotterdam ring the changes. Pelle Clement has done his job and it is now time for Mohamed Nassoh to step up.
  • 71' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 76' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 77' GOAL! Kenneth Taylor scores on 77. Assisted by Jorrel Hato
  • 78' A tactical swap from AFC Ajax — Steven Berghuis on, Kenneth Taylor off on 78 minutes.
  • 79' Charles-Andreas Brym has so much to prove this time. He replaces Arno Verschueren on 79 minute.
  • 84' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 87' Bertrand Traore has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 87 minutes.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Camiel Neghli on 90.
  • It finishes all square. Sparta Rotterdam and AFC Ajax share the spoils 0-2.

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

AFC Ajax Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dusan Tadic 5
Mohammed Kudus 3
Steven Bergwijn 3
Kenneth Taylor 3
Arno Verschueren 2
Sebastien Haller 2
Danzell Gravenberch 2
Hakim Ziyech 2

Head to Head

2024-12-22 Sparta Rotterdam 0–2 AFC Ajax 2024-03-17 Sparta Rotterdam 2–2 AFC Ajax 2023-12-09 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2023-02-19 AFC Ajax 4–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2022-08-21 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2024-12-22 Sparta Rotterdam 0–2 AFC Ajax L 2024-12-15 NEC 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam D 2024-12-07 Sparta Rotterdam 0–2 NAC Breda L 2024-11-30 PEC Zwolle 1–0 Sparta Rotterdam L 2024-11-24 Sparta Rotterdam 1–2 AZ L 2024-11-09 FC Groningen 1–0 Sparta Rotterdam L

AFC Ajax Form

2024-12-22 Sparta Rotterdam 0–2 AFC Ajax W 2024-12-15 AFC Ajax 3–0 Almere City FC W 2024-12-12 AFC Ajax 1–3 SS Lazio L 2024-12-08 AZ 2–1 AFC Ajax L 2024-12-04 AFC Ajax 2–2 FC Utrecht D 2024-12-01 NEC 1–2 AFC Ajax W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.3 Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 84% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sparta Rotterdam14% Draw35% AFC Ajax51%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes18% 0% No82%
Avg goals/match: 1.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 71%
29%
± 1.5 39%
61%
± 2.5 16%
84%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
49%
Draw or AFC Ajax
86%
Sparta Rotterdam or AFC Ajax
65%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sparta Rotterdam5% Draw64% AFC Ajax31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
28.9%
0 – 1
26%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
6.4%
1 – 2
4.6%
0 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
1.7%
0 – 4
1.2%
2 – 1
1.2%
2 – 0
0.9%
2 – 2
0.8%

Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam

Handicap Sparta Rotterdam covers Push AFC Ajax covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 1% 99%
-1.5 1% — 99%
-1 1% 8% 91%
-0.5 9% — 91%
+0.5 47% — 53%
+1 47% 31% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 15% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
74% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.