Ajax – Sparta Rotterdam: can Ajax end their winless run?
On Saturday, March 14, Ajax will face Sparta Rotterdam in a Matchday 27 clash of the Eredivisie. The match kicks off at 21:00 CET, and I have a betting pick for this encounter.
Ajax – Sparta Rotterdam: match facts and head-to-head
- Ajax are without a win in three consecutive matches: one defeat and two draws.
- Ajax have won only once in their last seven matches.
- Sparta Rotterdam are winless in five matches.
- Sparta Rotterdam’s scoring run now stands at 13 matches.
- Sparta have lost their last two away matches.
- Sparta Rotterdam have won 31% of their matches with a clean sheet.
- Both teams have the same percentage of defeats without scoring: 17%.
- In 36% of their matches this season, Ajax have scored in both halves.
- Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax played out a 3–3 draw in their most recent meeting.
Ajax – Sparta Rotterdam: match preview
Ajax are currently battling for a place in the Eredivisie top four. After 26 rounds, the team have collected 44 points and are just behind the fourth-placed side on tiebreakers. They are only two points behind third place and five behind second. However, their recent form has not been particularly convincing. Ajax lost 1–3 to Groningen in their previous match and have won only once in their last seven games. Their lead over sixth place is currently five points, so Ajax must also keep that in mind, as there is no room for complacency.
Sparta Rotterdam sit seventh in the standings. They will also try to push for a top-four finish. After 26 rounds, the team have 38 points and trail sixth place by one point, while they are six points behind fifth place, currently occupied by Ajax. Sparta Rotterdam’s form has not been particularly strong either. They drew 1–1 in their previous match and are now winless in five games, including two defeats. However, their attacking form has been decent, with the Rotterdam side scoring in 13 consecutive matches.
Probable line-ups
- Ajax: Paes; Rosa, Sutalo, Baas, Wijndal; Klaassen, Regeer, Steur; Bounida, Dolberg, Godts
- Sparta Rotterdam: Drommel; Quintero, Martins Indi, Young, Sambo; Kitolano, Clement; Mito, Santos, Van Bergen; Lauritsen
Prediction
I believe that Ajax, playing at home, will finally be able to secure a victory and end their three-match winless streak. My suggested bet is an Ajax win in this match.
