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Sparta Should Be Able to Cover the Line

We can bank some insurance on the outsiders by wagering Sparta +1.25 at -116 on the Asian Handicap. Our money is divided between +1 and +1.5 and we’re happy to back them against Ajax.

Ajax Have 9 Wins in Past 10 on H2H

Table-topping Ajax were beaten last game and this was on the road at Stadion Galgenwaard. FC Utrecht claimed a 4-0 victory. The Sons of God dominated possession with 69% of the ball and recorded three shots on target.

Sparta Rotterdam have won their previous three games. The latest was a 3-1 home triumph at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel against Heerenveen. Maurice Steijn's men had seven shots on goal and 42% possession, while Mitchell van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen and Noekkvi Thorisson found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ajax are unbeaten in the past ten games against Sparta. In their last clash, Ajax claimed a 2-0 away victory at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. The past 10 H2H matches have included nine Ajax wins along with a single draw.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Ajax logo Ajax 21 10 8 3 41 28 13 41:28 38
5 Sp. Rotterdam logo Sp. Rotterdam 21 11 2 8 27 34 -7 27:34 35
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Ajax – Last 10 League Games

Ajax have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts. The Amsterdam team have averaged 55.5% possession, 487.8 passes and 5.1 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.8 goals from 2.5 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 2.8 corners.

Top goalscorer Oliver Edvardsen has found the net 4 times, Kenneth Taylor 3, with Wout Weghorst and two other players on 2. Leading assistor is Steven Berghuis with 3, while goalies Matheus and Remko Pasveer have 6 clean sheets between them.

Sparta Rotterdam – Last 10 League Games

Sparta have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.7 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts. Sparta have averaged 44.9% possession, 408.1 passes, 4.0 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.

Tobias Lauritsen is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, Shunsuke Mito has 3, with Mitchell van Bergen and Noekkvi Thorisson both on 2. Carel Eiting is top assists provider with 3, while Nick Olij has kept 4 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Ajax confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Matheus (GK), Anton Gaaei, Josip Sutalo, Daniele Rugani, Jorrel Hato, Steven Berghuis, Davy Klaassen, Kenneth Taylor, Bertrand Traore, Brian Brobbey, Oliver Edvardsen.

Sparta Rotterdam confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nick Olij (GK), Said Bakari, Marvin Young, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Patrick van Aanholt, Gjivai Zechiel, Joshua Kitolano, Mitchell van Bergen, Kristian Hlynsson, Shunsuke Mito, Tobias Lauritsen.

Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction & Betting Tips

Sparta +1.25 looks like the Asian Handicap bet to place at odds of -116. We’re expecting the outsiders to prosper in this Eredivisie match and generate a solid return based on the numbers.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam league stats:

  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Sparta in all of their last 5 games.
  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Sparta in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Sparta in 7 consecutive games.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 10 of their last 18 games at home.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 7 of their last 10 games against Sparta.
Sparta +1.25 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 53.8% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Ajax Ajax logo 1 - 1 Sparta logo Sparta

There are odds of +750 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mika Godts Over 0.5 Shots On Target -147 BetMGM logo

Mika Godts (Ajax) can be wagered at -147 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.

Latest Mika Godts Player Prop Odds

Tobias Lauritsen to Score +330 BetMGM logo

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta) has registered five goals in his past ten Eredivisie matches. We’re content to land the +330 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Tobias Lauritsen Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -138 BetMGM logo

There has been three consecutive Ajax games where 8.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 10.70 corners in the last ten Sparta Rotterdam away matches. The Total Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of -138.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Ajax Logo Ajax
Total
7.90 5.10 2.80
Home
8.70 6.30 2.40
Away
8.40 4.10 4.30
Sparta Logo Sparta
Total
8.30 4.00 4.30
Home
8.70 5.20 3.50
Away
10.70 4.40 6.30
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Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Ajax Big Favourites According to Latest Odds

At betting odds of -233 with the bookies, Ajax are regarded as 70% likely to win this Eredivisie encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Sparta Rotterdam are trading at +510.

For those expecting a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price.

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Oliver Edvardsen Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Those interested in Oliver Edvardsen to find the net anytime can get +143, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +390.

Player Goals
Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)
First
+143
Anytime
+390
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Wout Weghorst (Ajax)
First
+150
Anytime
+360
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Bertrand Traoré (Ajax)
First
+180
Anytime
+410
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Brian Brobbey (Ajax)
First
+190
Anytime
+430
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Player Shots On Target
Wout Weghorst (Ajax)
Over 0.5
-233
Under 0.5
+132
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Bertrand Traoré (Ajax)
Over 0.5
-192
Under 0.5
+114
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Brian Brobbey (Ajax)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
+102
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Player Shots
Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)
Over 2.5
-217
Under 2.5
-
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Brian Brobbey (Ajax)
Over 2.5
+112
Under 2.5
-
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Mika Godts (Ajax)
Over 2.5
+120
Under 2.5
-
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Wout Weghorst (Ajax)
Over 1.5
-333
Under 1.5
-
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Team Stats
Ajax logo Ajax League Stats
Sparta Rotterdam logo Sparta Rotterdam League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
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Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

The Eredivisie squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Ajax Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Sparta Rotterdam Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Ajax Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

16 Matheus
3 Anton Gaaei 37 Josip Sutalo 24 Daniele Rugani 4 Jorrel Hato
23 Steven Berghuis 18 Davy Klaassen 8 Kenneth Taylor
20 Bertrand Traore 9 Brian Brobbey 17 Oliver Edvardsen
1 Nick Olij
2 Said Bakari 3 Marvin Young 4 Mike Eerdhuijzen 5 Patrick van Aanholt
6 Gjivai Zechiel 8 Joshua Kitolano
7 Mitchell van Bergen 10 Kristian Hlynsson 11 Shunsuke Mito
9 Tobias Lauritsen

Sparta Rotterdam Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Ajax Substitutes

  • 2Lucas Rosa
  • 5Owen Wijndal
  • 11Mika Godts
  • 12Jay Gorter
  • 13Ahmetcan Kaplan
  • 22Remko Pasveer
  • 25Wout Weghorst
  • 28Kian Fitz-Jim
  • 31Jorthy Mokio
  • 36Dies Janse
  • 44Youri Regeer
  • 59Don-Angelo Konadu

Sparta Rotterdam Substitutes

  • 12Boyd Reith
  • 13Max de Ligt
  • 14Rick Meissen
  • 15Mike Kleijn
  • 16Pelle Clement
  • 17Mohamed Nassoh
  • 18Carel Eiting
  • 19Noekkvi Thorisson
  • 20Youri Schoonderwaldt
  • 21Joel Ideho
  • 22Jonathan de Guzman
  • 30Kaylen Reitmaier

Previous Ajax Lineups

20 Apr Eredivisie
Utrecht 4-0 Ajax
13 Apr Eredivisie
Willem II 1-2 Ajax
06 Apr Eredivisie
Ajax 3-1 NAC Breda
30 Mar Eredivisie
PSV 0-2 Ajax
16 Mar Eredivisie
Ajax 2-2 AZ Alkmaar
13 Mar Europa League
Frankfurt 4-1 Ajax

Previous Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

12 Apr Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 3-1 SC Heerenveen
06 Apr Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 2-0 NEC Nijmegen
29 Mar Eredivisie
Fortuna Sittard 0-3 Sp. Rotterdam
15 Mar Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 1-1 PEC Zwolle
07 Mar Eredivisie
NAC Breda 1-1 Sp. Rotterdam
02 Mar Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 4-0 Willem II

Injuries & Suspensions

Ajax Injury Table
Type Name Info
Dies Janse Yellow cards
Anton Gaaei Yellow cards
Owen Wijndal Illness
Kian Fitz-Jim Illness
Oscar Gloukh Illness
Lucas Rosa Other
Ko Itakura Low back
James McConnell Other
Sparta Rotterdam Injury Table
Type Name Info
Joel Ideho Other
Team Squads

Ajax Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Francesco Farioli

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jorrel Hato - - 27 2246 26 3 2 6 5 0
Josip Sutalo - - 25 2135 24 1 2 0 3 0
Kenneth Taylor - - 29 2107 25 4 9 6 3 0
Youri Baas - - 23 2040 23 2 1 0 2 0
Remko Pasveer - - 21 1890 21 3 0 1 0 0

Sparta Rotterdam Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Maurice Steijn

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nick Olij - - 29 2610 29 0 0 1 1 0
Mike Eerdhuijzen - - 27 2359 27 0 0 0 7 1
Tobias Lauritsen - - 28 2258 27 1 9 2 1 0
Marvin Young - - 21 1730 19 9 0 0 3 1
Said Bakari - - 21 1694 19 10 1 0 3 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 21 18 2 1 64:25 56
2 Feyenoord 21 12 3 6 51:32 39
3 NEC Nijmegen 20 11 5 4 52:34 38
4 Ajax 21 10 8 3 41:28 38
5 Sp. Rotterdam 21 11 2 8 27:34 35
6 AZ Alkmaar 21 9 5 7 36:35 32
7 Twente 21 7 10 4 31:24 31
8 Groningen 21 9 4 8 28:26 31
9 PEC Zwolle 21 7 5 9 30:43 26
10 SC Heerenveen 20 6 7 7 32:31 25
11 Fortuna Sittard 21 7 4 10 31:36 25
12 Utrecht 20 6 6 8 30:27 24
13 Excelsior 21 6 5 10 22:37 23
14 Go Ahead E. 20 4 10 6 31:34 22
15 Volendam 21 4 6 11 22:36 18
16 Heracles 21 5 2 14 30:53 17
17 NAC Breda 21 3 7 11 23:34 16
18 Telstar 21 3 7 11 25:37 16
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 11 8 2 1 36:16 26
2 Ajax 11 7 2 2 19:9 23
3 Feyenoord 11 7 1 3 29:18 22
4 NEC Nijmegen 9 6 2 1 25:13 20
5 PEC Zwolle 10 6 1 3 14:13 19
6 Utrecht 10 5 2 3 18:10 17
7 Fortuna Sittard 10 5 2 3 17:15 17
8 Sp. Rotterdam 11 5 2 4 13:18 17
9 Volendam 11 4 4 3 17:14 16
10 AZ Alkmaar 10 4 4 2 21:19 16
11 Twente 10 4 4 2 13:11 16
12 Groningen 10 4 3 3 15:9 15
13 Go Ahead E. 9 3 5 1 15:12 14
14 SC Heerenveen 11 3 5 3 18:19 14
15 Excelsior 11 4 2 5 12:14 14
16 Heracles 10 4 1 5 20:24 13
17 NAC Breda 11 3 3 5 14:16 12
18 Telstar 11 1 4 6 17:23 7