Ajax Amsterdam vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction: The Amsterdammers Are Back In Business!

Ajax Amsterdam will welcome Sparta Rotterdam to the Johan Cruijff ArenA in the 15th round of the Eredivisie.

Boasting an impressive record over their opponents in this fixture, de Godenzonen have won 19 of their last 20 home matches against Sparta Rotterdam and will be seeking to continue their unwavering dominance by picking up their 20th win.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: WWWDW

Ajax Amsterdam were up against a stern test over the weekend as they had to collide head-on with NEC Nijmegen away from home; however, second-half goals from youngsters Kristian Hlynsson and Carlos Forbs witnessed the 36-time Dutch Champions record a narrow 2-1 triumph to climb up the Eredivisie standings.

Prior to that, a 4-3 defeat against Marseille in the Europa League spelled the end of their journey in the competition; however, a win over AEK Athens in the final group stage game could see them demoted to the Europa Conference League.

In the league, they have turned over a new leaf as a seven-match winless run (L5 D2) has been converted into a six-match unbeaten run (W5 D1), mainly due to their free-scoring nature, which has been the foundation of their success. With their abandoned game against bottom side RKC Waalwijk finally concluded, Van 't Schip and his charges can dream of a top-three finish at the very least this season.

With 21 points collected from 14 matches played, Ajax Amsterdam sit sixth in the Eredivisie standings, two points ahead of eighth-placed Heerenveen and one behind fifth-placed Go Ahead Eagles.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Ramaj; Gaaei, Rensch, Hato, Martha; Taylor, Tahirovic; Berghuis, Hlynsson, Bergwijn; Akpom

Sparta Rotterdam

Form: WLWLW

Sparta Rotterdam, on the other hand, saw off the threat of Heracles Almelo with a narrow 1-0 triumph away from home, courtesy of a decisive strike from Joshua Kitolano.

Prior to that, a 2-1 defeat against FC Utrecht at home following the international break was their second consecutive defeat at the Sparta Stadion, where they've failed to meet expectations with two wins in seven matches.

However, away from home, they have been trying to meet ends meet with four wins in seven matches, and besides a two-match winning streak, it's also worth noting they are unbeaten in three matches and will fancy their chances of a favorable outcome against the Dutch giants.

With 21 points collected from 14 matches played, Sparta Rotterdam sit seventh in the Eredivisie standings, level on points with Ajax Amsterdam in sixth place and are nine points behind a European football spot occupied by AZ Alkmaar in third place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Olij; Bakari, Meissen, Velthuis, Kust; Kitolano, Guzman; Neghli, Brym, Anello; Lauritsen

Match Facts

• Ajax Amsterdam have won seven of their last ten home games against Sparta Rotterdam.
• Sparta Rotterdam are currently on a three-match unbeaten run when playing away in the Eredivisie.
• Ajax Amsterdam averages 2.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Sparta Rotterdam averages 1.57 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 40 meetings, Ajax Amsterdam have won 32 times, Sparta Rotterdam have won 5 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 121-38 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam.

Expert Betting Tips

The sudden resurgence of de Godenzonen can't be ignored, as they have picked up five wins in their last six league matches thanks to John van 't Schip's brilliance. Having been lurking in the relegation zone a few months ago, the Dutch giants now sit sixth in the standings and can now dream of making their way into the European football spots, as only nine points hinder their progress.

Sparta Rotterdam have had their own fair share of struggles in this fixture, particularly when playing away, where they have yet to register a win in their last 20 matches, and such a poor showing could turn out to be their undoing in this one despite boasting a good record of their own in their travels this season in the Eredivisie.

As such, we anticipate that de Godenzonen will claim a comfortable win in this fixture by picking them up in the full-time market combined with the total of over 2.5 goals, which should surface.

• W1 & TO 2.5 for 1.82
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.67
• Corners - Under 11 for 1.90