Our Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction: 2-1
Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 27, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
Our prediction is supported by key Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Ajax's Last Match – FC Utrecht vs Ajax
Ajax will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-4 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat at the hands of FC Utrecht on April 20. In that match, Ajax controlled 69% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Utrecht | 31% | 6 (5) | 0.82 | 28 |
 Ajax | 69% | 5 (3) | 0.74 | 58 |
Sparta Rotterdam's Last Match – Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen
Sparta Rotterdam will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over Heerenveen, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Sparta Rotterdam saw 42% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sparta Rotterdam | 42% | 12 (7) | 2.82 | 40 |
 Heerenveen | 58% | 9 (5) | 0.63 | 44 |
Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam Stats
Key Stats
| Ajax | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45 | Attacking Strength | 0.6 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ajax are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Sparta Rotterdam average 1.7 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Ajax 15-14
Sparta Rotterdam 17-7
What are the odds for this match?
Ajax to win: @1.45
Draw: @5
Sparta Rotterdam to win: @5.75
Lineups
Ajax (4-3-3) : Matheus, Anton Gaaei, Josip Sutalo, Daniele Rugani, Jorrel Hato, Steven Berghuis, Davy Klaassen, Kenneth Taylor, Bertrand Traore, Brian Brobbey, Oliver Valaker Edvardsen
Sparta Rotterdam (4-3-3) : Nick Olij, Said Bakari, Marvin Young, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Patrick Van Aanholt, Gjivai Zechiel, Kristian Hlynsson, Joshua Kitolano, Mitchell Van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen, Shunsuke Mito
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