Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 12/22/2024
To build a prediction for the Sparta Rotterdam - Ajax match, scheduled for 22 December 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. Sparta Rotterdam have played 50 matches, in which they won 15 of them, drew 13 times and lost 22 matches. Ajax, having played 50 matches, won 26 times, drew 14 matches and lost 10 defeats. In the league, Sparta Rotterdam average 1.3 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Ajax average 2.2 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 16 March 2024 at Sparta Rotterdam's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
The favorite for the upcoming match is obvious. Ajax, although not displaying their best football, are trying to maintain consistent results, only faltering against genuinely strong opposition. It is hardly possible to classify the current Sparta as such. It cannot be said that Sparta’s defensive pr... Show more
I think my choice of bet here is obvious. Ajax are a legendary team and should easily deal with a team like Sparta. Even though they are playing at home. I think Ajax’s pressure will last throughout the match, and that will lead to corners as well.
Sparta R - Ajax — and now let’s take a look at the Eredivisie, where an obvious mid-table team hosts a somewhat revived Ajax; the teams’ average total is around 3, at home in their last 5 games the hosts concede 1.5 goals, Ajax scores 2
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 7 out of last 9 away matches involving Ajax, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.53
In 10 out of 13 last matches, Sparta Rotterdam lost the first half to Ajax.
1st Half - W22.185
In 4 out of 5 last matches at home, Sparta Rotterdam lost the first half to Ajax.
1st Half - W22.185
In 5 out of 7 last matches, Sparta Rotterdam lost the second half.
2nd Half - W22.14
In 21 out of 25 last away matches, Ajax concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.995
Sparta Rotterdam lost in 7 out of 9 last matches.
W21.74
Ajax won in 9 out of 12 last matches.
W21.74
Sparta Rotterdam lost to Ajax in 13 out of 14 last matches.
W21.74
Sparta Rotterdam lost to Ajax at home in 6 out of 7 last matches.
W21.74
Ajax scores over 1 goal in 10 out of 12 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)1.664
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Аллард Линдхут (Netherlands). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 314 yellow cards (averaging 3.1 per match) and 15 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 23% of matches (23 out of 100).