Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – December 22

Sparta Rotterdam

W D L W D

12th place in Holland Eredivisie

0-2

22/12/2024 04:15

AFC Ajax

W L D L D

2nd place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax on December 22, 2024 (kick-off: 04:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax preview before placing for you.

Sparta Rotterdam are currently 12th with 39 points after 34 matches.
AFC Ajax sit 2nd with 78 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: AFC Ajax to win with probability 56%.
Head-to-head history favors AFC Ajax, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Sparta Rotterdam have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

04:15

2024-12-22

Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax - Prediction & Odds

Sparta Rotterdam

AFC Ajax

2024-12-22 04:15

STANDINGS UP TO 22/12/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 PSV Eindhoven	79	34	25	4	5	103	39	64
02 AFC Ajax	78	34	24	6	4	67	32	35
03 Feyenoord	68	34	20	8	6	76	38	38
04 FC Utrecht	64	34	18	10	6	62	45	17
05 AZ Alkmaar	57	34	16	9	9	58	37	21
06 FC Twente Enschede	54	34	15	9	10	62	49	13
07 Go Ahead Eagles	51	34	14	9	11	57	55	2
08 NEC Nijmegen	43	34	12	7	15	51	46	5
09 SC Heerenveen	43	34	12	7	15	42	57	-15
10 PEC Zwolle	41	34	10	11	13	43	51	-8
11 Fortuna Sittard	41	34	11	8	15	37	54	-17
12 Sparta Rotterdam	39	34	9	12	13	39	43	-4
13 Groningen	39	34	10	9	15	40	53	-13
14 Heracles Almelo	38	34	9	11	14	42	63	-21
15 NAC Breda	33	34	8	9	17	34	58	-24
16 Willem II	26	34	6	8	20	34	56	-22
17 RKC Waalwijk	25	34	6	7	21	44	74	-30
18 Almere City FC	22	34	4	10	20	23	64	-41

Head To Head

17/03/2024 08:45

Sparta Rotterdam

2 - 2

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

09/12/2023 10:45

AFC Ajax

2 - 1

Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

19/02/2023 08:45

AFC Ajax

4 - 0

Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

21/08/2022 05:30

Sparta Rotterdam

0 - 1

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

09/04/2022 11:00

AFC Ajax

2 - 1

Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

28/11/2021 04:15

Sparta Rotterdam

0 - 1

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

Sparta Rotterdam

Draw

17%

AFC Ajax

83%

Sparta Rotterdam Last 6 matches

18/12/2024 12:00

Sparta Rotterdam 1 - 1 Go Ahead Eagles HOLC

15/12/2024 06:30

NEC Nijmegen 1 - 1 Sparta Rotterdam HOL D1

07/12/2024 10:45

Sparta Rotterdam 0 - 2 NAC Breda HOL D1

30/11/2024 13:10

PEC Zwolle 1 - 0 Sparta Rotterdam HOL D1

24/11/2024 06:30

Sparta Rotterdam 1 - 2 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

09/11/2024 08:30

Groningen 1 - 0 Sparta Rotterdam HOL D1

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches AFC Ajax

19/12/2024 13:00

AFC Ajax 2 - 0 SC Telstar HOLC

15/12/2024 08:45

AFC Ajax 3 - 0 Almere City FC HOL D1

12/12/2024 13:00

AFC Ajax 1 - 3 Lazio UEFA EL

08/12/2024 06:30

AZ Alkmaar 2 - 1 AFC Ajax HOL D1

04/12/2024 12:00

AFC Ajax 2 - 2 FC Utrecht HOL D1

01/12/2024 08:45

NEC Nijmegen 1 - 2 AFC Ajax HOL D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

229

Avg. per game

0.86

Conceded

211

Avg. per game

0.79

Scored

336

Avg. per game

1.12

Conceded

225

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 266 matches

YesNo

149 (56%)117 (44%)

In last 266 matches

NoYes

200 (67%)100 (33%)

Sparta Rotterdam

Recent matches

AFC Ajax

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sparta Rotterdam

AFC Ajax

Shots

Sparta Rotterdam

Total shots

12.56 avg / game

Blocked

618 total

Avg. 3.32

AFC Ajax

Total shots

15.11 avg / game

Blocked

921 total

Avg. 4.00

Sparta Rotterdam Pass AFC Ajax

Total passes

85234

Avg. 410 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

146332

Avg. 567 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

60%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sparta Rotterdam

266

Played games

AFC Ajax

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

101

0.34

4.21

1119

Corners

1714

5.71

14.84

3948

Throw-ins

4364

14.55

1.12

298

Offsides

493

1.64

2.77

736

GK saves

765

2.55

Sparta Rotterdam

DISCIPLINARY

AFC Ajax

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.24

329

439

1.46

0.06

0.08

7.93

2109

Fouls

2937

9.79

12.12

3224

Tackles

3593

11.98

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How We Build the Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax on 22 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Holland Eredivisie fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sparta Rotterdam's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against AFC Ajax's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Holland Eredivisie Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Holland Eredivisie standings and the Holland Eredivisie form table to understand exactly where Sparta Rotterdam and AFC Ajax sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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