Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

On March 14, Ajax were hosting Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie of Netherlands. Ajax took the win with a commanding 4-0 result.

The game shifted on the 19th minute when Joshua Kitolano deflected the ball into his own net, putting Ajax in front. Steven Berghuis, Davy Klaassen and Mika Godts then scored, making the final score 4-0.

5 months after their last match in Eredivisie, Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam square off once more. In their last face-off, neither side could break the deadlock, ending in a 3-3 draw. Ajax approach this clash following a defeat to Groningen on March 7, with their sights set on a turnaround performance, but they have not managed to claim victory in their previous three matches. Improving their defensive organization could unlock stronger results, given that they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last three home matches in a row.

Sparta Rotterdam approach this game after a draw with Zwolle on March 8. Their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last five matches in a row.

This Eredivisie clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam in this campaign. Mika Godts and Oscar Gloukh have been pivotal for Ajax’s attack, guided by Oscar Garcia, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Godts leads Ajax’s scoring charts in Eredivisie this season with thirteen goals, and is also the team’s top assist provider, with nine key passes leading to goals so far this term. Supporting them are Wout Weghorst, Kasper Dolberg and Davy Klaassen, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Ajax’s attack.

Meanwhile, Sparta Rotterdam’s attacking options, under Maurice Steijn’s management, have been bolstered by Tobias Lauritsen, the team’s top scorer, and Shunsuke Mito, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Lauritsen has emerged as Sparta Rotterdam’s leading scorer in Eredivisie this season, netting ten goals, and is also the team’s top assist provider, with three key passes leading to goals so far this term. Joshua Kitolano, Pelle Clement and Mitchell van Bergen have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Sparta Rotterdam’s attack.

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Head-to-head

Over five meetings since December 2023, the teams have each had their moments. Ajax have two victories, while the remaining matches ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on October 4, 2025, in the Eredivisie of Netherlands, ending in a 3-3 draw. Across these five head-to-head matches, Ajax have scored ten goals, while Sparta Rotterdam have netted seven. Overall, Ajax hold a stronger head-to-head record against Sparta Rotterdam in recent meetings.

This season in Eredivisie, Ajax have recorded twelve wins, eleven draws, and four losses in 27 matches, scoring 52 goals, averaging 1.93 per match, while conceding 34, an average of 1.26 per match. Sparta Rotterdam have played 27 matches in Eredivisie, with eleven wins, five draws, and eleven losses this season, scoring 33 goals at an average of 1.22 per match and conceding 47 at a rate of 1.74 per match.

Ajax’s previous game resulted in a loss against Groningen., while Sparta Rotterdam played their last match against Zwolle, which ended in a draw. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Ajax have recorded nine wins, five losses, and six draws, while over their most recent twenty games, Sparta Rotterdam have claimed nine victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn four times.

AI Prediction

Our system first delivers a pre-match prediction for Ajax–Sparta Rotterdam, and as the game progresses, it refines those predictions continuously based on live developments. In this case, AI analysis ahead of kickoff correctly anticipated Ajax's win. AI analysis before kick-off suggested that Ajax’s victory was the most likely outcome, rated at 45%, while a draw was at 26% and Sparta Rotterdam’s victory was at 29%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Ajax - Sparta Rotterdam in real time.

Ajax kicked off the game with Maarten Paes, Takehiro Tomiyasu who got substituted by Anton Gaaei on the 69th minute, Youri Baas, Josip Sutalo, Lucas Rosa, Sean Steur who got substituted by Kian Fitz Jim on the 81st minute, Youri Regeer who got substituted by Jorthy Mokio on the 25th minute, Davy Klaassen, Mika Godts, Don-Angelo Konadu who got substituted by Kasper Dolberg on the 69th minute and Steven Berghuis who got substituted by Rayane Bounida on the 81st minute as starters, with Joeri Heerkens, Paul Reverson, Anton Gaaei, Mylo van der Lans, Owen Wijndal, Aaron Bouwman, Jorthy Mokio, Oscar Gloukh, Kian Fitz Jim, Rayane Bounida, Maher Carrizo and Kasper Dolberg on the bench.

Sparta Rotterdam's starting eleven were Joel Drommel, Teo Quintero, Bruno Martins Indi, Marvin Young, Lushendry Martes who got substituted by Shurandy Sambo on the 46th minute, Joshua Kitolano, Pelle Clement who got substituted by Casper Terho on the 70th minute, Shunsuke Mito, Vito van Crooij who got substituted by Milan Zonneveld on the 70th minute, Mitchell van Bergen who got substituted by Ayoni Santos on the 46th minute and Tobias Lauritsen, with Pascal Kuiper, Filip Bednarek, Mike Kleijn, Patrick van Aanholt, Shurandy Sambo, Alwande Roaldsoy, Jonathan de Guzman, Ayoni Santos, Casper Terho, Julian Baas, Jens Toornstra and Milan Zonneveld on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, Netherlands Eredivisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Ajax are currently 4th in the table with 47 points from 27 matches, while Sparta Rotterdam occupy 9th spot with 38 points in 27 matches.

Stats

Explore stats from Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 2.75 - 0.17
• Ball Possession: 58 - 42
• Big Scoring Chances: 4 - 0
• Total Attempts: 22 - 8
• Shots On Target: 10 - 1
• Blocked Shots: 4 - 1
• Shots in the Box: 14 - 6
• Shots from Outside the Box: 8 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 8 - 17
• Corners: 5 - 3
• Throw-Ins: 19 - 16
• Saves: 1 - 7
• Free Kicks: 17 - 8
• Offsides: 2 - 2
• Passes into Final Third: 148 - 89
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 115 - 59
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 41 - 12
• Tackles: 19 - 19
• Completed Tackles: 10 - 12
• Total Crosses: 14 - 22
• Successful Crosses: 3 - 4
• Interceptions: 10 - 14
• Clearances: 17 - 26

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Shurandy Sambo and Bruno Martins Indi were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam in real time. You can watch the goals by Joshua Kitolano, Steven Berghuis, Davy Klaassen and Mika Godts as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Ajax - Sparta Rotterdam are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.