Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax Amsterdam Prediction: The Amsterdammers Are The Better Side On Paper

Sparta Rotterdam will host Ajax Amsterdam at the Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel in the 26th round of the Eredivisie. 

Sparta Rotterdam will be aiming to return to winning ways and put an end to their three-match winless run in the league. However, just one win in their last nine home matches, coupled with a fourteen-match losing streak in this fixture, indicates they'll be in for a challenging task. 

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Sparta Rotterdam vs. Ajax Amsterdam, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Sparta Rotterdam

Form: LDLWL

The atmosphere in the Sparta Rotterdam camp has been anything but peachy in the past few weeks, as they have failed to win their last three league matches. Their most recent match against FC Twente on unfamiliar territory saw them succumb to a 2-1 defeat, adding insult to injury. 

Despite being in their accustomed domain, things have gone south for them as they have endured a dismal stretch, recording just one victory in their last seven matches (L4 D2) and conceding the opening goal in each of those encounters. With confidence in short supply, Jeroen Rijsdijk will hope that his side can capitalize on their opponent's fatigue to return to winning ways despite having suffered fourteen consecutive defeats in this fixture. 

With 30 points amassed in 25 matches played, Sparta Rotterdam currently sits in eleventh place in the Eredivisie standings, one point ahead of 12th-placed Almere City and three points adrift of eighth-placed FC Utrecht. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1 

N. Olij; D. van der Kust, M. Eerdhuijzen, R. Meissen, S. Bakari; J. de Guzmán; K. Saito, P. Clement, A. Verschueren, S. Mito; T. Lauritsen

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: DWLDL

The Amsterdammers saw their European football dream come to an end on a Thursday night at Villa Park as they succumbed to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa in the second leg of the Europa Conference League round of 16, ending any hopes they had for silverware this season. This marked their fifth consecutive away defeat against an English Premier League opponent. 

Ajax would've been targeting much more than a 2-2 draw at home against Fortuna Sittard on Sunday, having taken the lead within the first eight minutes of the opening half through a Kenneth Taylor strike. However, a leaky defense at the end turned out to be their downfall. The Amsterdammers have been inconsistent in their last six league matches, managing just one victory (D3 L2), and it's still to be seen whether they can step up to the plate to snap a two-match winless run by securing maximum points against a side that has been struggling for consistency. 

With 40 points amassed in 25 matches played, Ajax Amsterdam currently sits in fifth place in the Eredivisie standings, one point ahead of sixth-placed NEC Nijmegen and six points adrift of AZ Alkmaar.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

D. Ramaj; J. Hato, J. Šutalo. T. Gooijer; B. Sosa, S. Mannsverk, J. Henderson, D. Rensch; K. Taylor, K. Hlynsson; B. Brobbey

Match Facts

• Sparta Rotterdam are currently on a seven-match losing streak at home when playing against Ajax Amsterdam.
• Ajax Amsterdam have won one of their last ten matches across all competitions.
• Sparta Rotterdam averages 1.25 goals per game when playing at home, and Ajax Amsterdam averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 41 meetings, Sparta Rotterdam have won 5 times, Ajax Amsterdam have won 33 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 123-39 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam. 

Expert Betting Tips

Sparta Rotterdam have been poor at home in the past few weeks, notching one win in their last eight league matches. They face a side that has defeated them fourteen times in a row, indicating that they might find themselves on the receiving end of an unfavorable outcome. However, there remains a faint ray of hope that they can break free from this streak of defeats, especially considering the recent struggles of their opponents. However, achieving this will demand considerable effort. 

Ajax Amsterdam might be feeling disheartened following their elimination from the Europa Conference League, but this matchup presents an opportunity for them to make amends. Considering that Sparta Rotterdam have been poor at home, we are inclined to think that Ajax Amsterdam, who have won fourteen consecutive matches in this matchup, will be able to extend that winning run to fifteen matches. Therefore, we anticipate supporting them in the full-time market.

• Full-time Result - Ajax Amsterdam for 2.09
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.70
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.6