Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Apr 2025

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
2	Ajax	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
17	Sp. Rotterdam	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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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 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

Sparta Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -116 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Ajax 1 - 1 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

Mika Godts Over 0.5 Shots On Target -147

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

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-110

Shots

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

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Tobias Lauritsen to Score +330

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

Goalscorer

Anytime

+325

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-127

Shots

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -138

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

Total

7.90 5.10 2.80

Home

8.70 6.30 2.40

Away

8.40 4.10 4.30

Sparta

Total

8.30 4.00 4.30

Home

8.70 5.20 3.50

Away

10.70 4.40 6.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-138

Under 8.5

-100

Ajax Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-138

Sparta Corners

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-556

X

+750

2

+410

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Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Ajax Big Favourites According to Latest Odds

At betting odds of -222 with the bookies, Ajax are regarded as 69% likely to win this Eredivisie encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Sparta Rotterdam are trading at +500.

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

A Bet Builder allows you to combine different Eredivisie betting markets for a match. For example, you might want to predict the Match Winner and Total Goals at a football betting site.

Full-Time Result

1

-222

X

+375

2

+500

Half-Time Result

1

-110

X

+160

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-800

12

-549

X2

+162.5

Draw No Bet

1

-549

2

+350

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

+103

2 Hcp +1.25

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+135

Over 2.5

-175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+105

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.

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

First

+143

Anytime

+390

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

First

+150

Anytime

+360

Bertrand Traoré (Ajax)

First

+180

Anytime

+410

Brian Brobbey (Ajax)

First

+190

Anytime

+430

Mika Godts (Ajax)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Christian Rasmussen (Ajax)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

First

+325

Anytime

+850

Aymane Bais (Sparta)

First

+375

Anytime

+1000

Branco van den Boomen (Ajax)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Owen Wijndal (Ajax)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Jordan Henderson (Ajax)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Ahmetcan Kaplan (Ajax)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Mohamed Nassoh (Sparta)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Jorrel Hato (Ajax)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Youri Baas (Ajax)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Gjivai Zechiël (Sparta)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Daniele Rugani (Ajax)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+132

Bertrand Traoré (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+114

Brian Brobbey (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

+102

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-110

Christian Rasmussen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-114

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-119

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-127

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-147

Aymane Bais (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-164

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-208

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-227

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-286

Branco van den Boomen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Owen Wijndal (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-333

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-333

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-357

Mohamed Nassoh (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-400

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Jordan Henderson (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-476

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-625

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 2.5

-217

Under 2.5

-

Brian Brobbey (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-333

Under 1.5

-

Bertrand Traoré (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-357

Under 1.5

-

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-222

Under 1.5

-

Christian Rasmussen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-233

Under 1.5

-

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+163

Under 1.5

-

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Aymane Bais (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Branco van den Boomen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Jordan Henderson (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam Lineups & Team News

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

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