Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax prediction & betting tips – 22/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax is set for December 22, 2024 at 11:15 AM. The venue for this encounter is Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel in Rotterdam, Netherlands. A. Lindhout has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Sparta Rotterdam is 9%. The probability of a draw between Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax is 21%. The probability of winning for Ajax is 70%.
• Our calculations suggest a 71% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 29% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 57% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 43%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on March 17, 2024, where Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax drew with a score of 2-2
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Sparta Rotterdam has emerged victorious 0 time(s), Ajax has claimed 4 win(s), and 1 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Sparta Rotterdam has averaged 0.8 goals per game, while Ajax has netted an average of 2.2 goals.
• In the current Eredivisie standings, Sparta Rotterdam occupies the 16th spot, while Ajax sits in 2nd place.
• Sparta Rotterdam's performance in the Eredivisie this season shows 2 victories, 8 defeats, and 6 draws. They've maintained an average of 0.9 goals scored and 1.5 goals conceded per match.
• Ajax has recorded 11 wins, 2 losses, and 3 draws in the Eredivisie this season. Their offensive output stands at 2.2 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1 goals.
• Examining Sparta Rotterdam's last five outings, they have won 0 times, lost 3 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 0.6 goals per match and conceded 1.4 goals.
• Ajax's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 2 times, lost 2 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 1.8 goals per match and conceded 1.4 goals.
• Leading the goal-scoring charts for Sparta Rotterdam is C. Neghli, who has found the net 5 times this season.
• D. Klaassen stands out as Ajax's most prolific scorer, having notched up 6 goals in the current campaign.
• Sparta Rotterdam will be without the services of: M. Eerdhuijzen (Yellow Cards), J. de Guzman (Injury)
• Ajax faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: G. Avila (Knee Injury), J. Rijkhoff (Knee Injury), J. Sutalo (Injury), B. Tahirovic (Concussion), A. van Axel Dongen (Knock)