Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam – Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 09/04/22, Team News and Lineups
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – Ajax win Both Halves – 1.68
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – Outcome and Both to score – No – 1.70
Match Predict – Ajax win Both Halves
In the last eleven Eredivisie games, Ajax scored in both halves. While playing at home, Erik ten Haag’s side have scored 24 times in the first half and 28 times in the second.
Moreover, Ajax have scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches.
Ajax win and both to score – No
Sparta Rotterdam have never beaten Ajax in 9 previous games, as the hosts have won all 9 last matches.
On the other hand, the visitors have big problems in attack. Having the worst attack in the league, Sparta are unlikely to be able to score a goal against the leader of the championship.
Preliminary review and match prediction for Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam
Winning their last match against Groningen 3-1, Ajax extended their unbeaten streak to four games.
Moreover, they have the best attack and the best defense in Eredivisie. Erik ten Haag’s side have scored 83 goals and conceded just 14 in 28 league matches.
So far this season, 19 of Ajax’s 28 matches have ended with more than 2.5 total goals. Godenzonen have the best-attacking record in the Eredivisie with 83 goals, with 52 of them coming at home.
Big & important 3 points! @afcajax ? pic.twitter.com/exCQUFmAjp
— Dušan Tadić (@DT10_Official) April 3, 2022
Meanwhile, the visitors are on a 3 unbeaten streak. In their previous league fixture, they played out a draw against Heerenveen (1:1).
Sparta Rotterdam are currently in 16th place in the Eredivisie standings with 22 points. Henk Fraser’s side are fighting to keep its place in the top division.
This season, Sparta have the second-worst attack in the league, with 20 goals scored in 28 matches. In addition, 5 of 11 away games in Eredivisie have ended with more than 2.5 goals this season.
Considering the past results between the two clubs and the current form, the hosts will head into Saturday’s match as the favorites to come away with a positive impact.
Match Facts
- Ajax are undefeated in 35 of their last 38 league games
- Ajax have scored at least 3 goals in their last 5 league home fixtures
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Ajax’s last 7 league home matches.
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Sparta Rotterdam’s last league 3 matches
Head to Head
- ERE: Sparta Rotterdam 0:1 Ajax (28/11/21)
- ERE: Ajax 4:2 Sparta Rotterdam (21/02.21)
- ERE: Sparta Rotterdam 0:1 Ajax (13/09/21)
Groningen vs Ajax First Goalscorer
Sebastien Haller is Ajax’s and Eredivisie’s top scorer with 20 goals. Moreover, in the last four fixtures in the league, Haller has scored 4 goals. Consequently, we predict the 27-years old forward to be the first goalscorer.
Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam Team News
Remko Pasveer and Maarten Stekelenburg are sidelined with finger and hip injuries respectively. Meanwhile, manager Erik ten Hag will be without Antony till at least the end of April. There is a chance that the forward will not play again this season.
Van Boekel fluit Ajax – Sparta. #ajaspa https://t.co/9HbjFxMxmG
— Sparta Rotterdam (@SpartaRotterdam) April 4, 2022
Predicted lineups
Ajax: Onana; Mazraoui, Timer, Schuurs, Blind; Kudus, Berghuis, Tadic; Haller
Sparta: Okoye; Abels, Vriends, Auassar, Durmisi; Namli, Verschueren, de Kamps, van Crooij; Engels, Thy
Most popular FaQ for Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The last match between these clubs ended in a 1-0 win for Ajax, in November 2021.
Where will this fixture be played?
This game will be played at Johan Cruijff Arena (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Ajax vs Sparta
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