AFC Ajax Amsterdam vs. Sparta Rotterdam Forecast and Gambling Advice | December 22, 2024

Result: AFC Ajax to win
Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Both teams to score: No

Ajax will be looking to maintain their pursuit of PSV Eindhoven when they visit Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday in the Dutch Eredivisie. With 11 wins and 3 draws, Ajax are in second place with 36 points, just 6 points behind the league leaders. After a draw and a defeat in their previous games, Ajax bounced back with a 3-1 victory over Almere last weekend, with goals from Wout Weghorst, Kenneth Taylor, and Kian Fitz-Jim. This victory, combined with PSV’s loss, helped Ajax close the gap on the top spot.

In contrast, Sparta Rotterdam have had a poor season, winning only twice so far and sitting in 16th place with just 12 points. Their form has been dismal, and they are currently winless in their last 7 games across all competitions.

Historically, Ajax have dominated this fixture, winning 80 of the 131 encounters with Sparta. The last time the teams drew was in March 2024, ending Ajax’s 14-match winning streak against Rotterdam. Sparta’s most recent victory over Ajax came in 2009, a surprising 4-0 win.

Given Ajax’s strong form and superior record in this fixture, they are heavy favorites. With their solid defense—having conceded only 16 goals, the best in the league—Ajax are expected to secure a comfortable victory.

Prediction: Sparta Rotterdam 0-3 Ajax

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