Sparta Rotterdam - Ajax - 22 December 2024 Eredivisie - (0-2)

In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Allard Lindhout signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.

Allard Lindhout signals a Sparta throw-in in Ajax's half.

At Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel, Jordan Henderson has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Camiel Neghli (Sparta) has received a first yellow card.

Goal! Bertrand Traore extends Ajax's lead to 0-2. That's a fine assist from Brian Brobbey.

Throw-in for Ajax at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Goal kick for Ajax at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Allard Lindhout awards Sparta a goal kick.

Ajax awarded a throw-in in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Maurice Steijn (Sparta) is making a fourth substitution, with Kayky replacing Said Bakari.

Maurice Steijn is making the team's third substitution at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel with Charles-Andreas Brym replacing Arno Verschueren.

Free kick for Sparta in their own half.

The away team have replaced Kenneth Taylor with Steven Berghuis. This is the fifth substitution made today by Francesco Farioli.

Goal! Kenneth Taylor gives Ajax the lead from the penalty spot. The score is now 0-1.

Can Ajax capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sparta's half?

Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ajax to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Allard Lindhout.

Can Ajax capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sparta's half?

The home team have replaced Pelle Clement with Mohamed Nassoh. This is the second substitution made today by Maurice Steijn.

Can Ajax get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sparta's half?

Allard Lindhout awards the away team a throw-in.

Allard Lindhout signals a Ajax throw-in in Sparta's half.

Allard Lindhout signals a free kick to Ajax in their own half.

Ajax to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.

Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.

Free kick Ajax.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Allard Lindhout.

Brian Brobbey is on a sub for Wout Weghorst for Ajax.

Kian Fitz-Jim is replacing Davy Klaassen for Ajax at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Maurice Steijn (Sparta) is making a first substitution, with Camiel Neghli replacing Shunsuke Mito.

Throw-in for Sparta close to the penalty box.

Allard Lindhout awards the away team a throw-in.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Ajax have a goal kick.

Sparta's Joshua Kitolano misses with an attempt on goal.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

Free kick for Ajax in their own half.

Allard Lindhout awards Ajax a goal kick.

Throw-in high up the field for Ajax in Rotterdam.

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Allard Lindhout.

Goal kick for Ajax at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

Ajax make their second substitution with Bertrand Traore replacing Anton Gaaei.

Francesco Farioli is making the team's first substitution at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel with Mika Godts replacing Chuba Akpom.

The first-half has ended.

Allard Lindhout signals a free kick to Ajax.

Ajax have a goal kick.

Ball goes out of play for a Ajax goal kick.

Throw-in for Sparta in the half of Ajax.

Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ajax's half?

Allard Lindhout signals a free kick to Ajax in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.

In Rotterdam Sparta attack through Shunsuke Mito. The finish is off target, however.

Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Ajax in their own half.

Allard Lindhout signals a Sparta throw-in in Ajax's half.

Goal kick for Ajax at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Sparta's Patrick Van Aanholt gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Free kick for Sparta in their own half.

At Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel, Ajax are penalized for being offside.

Sparta have a goal kick.

Ajax's Anton Gaaei breaks free at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Pelle Clement is booked for the home team.

Throw-in for Ajax at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Free kick for Sparta in their own half.

Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Ball safe as Ajax is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Sparta in the half of Ajax.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotterdam.

Allard Lindhout signals a throw-in for Ajax, close to Sparta's area.

Ajax to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.

Free kick for Sparta in the half of Ajax.

Allard Lindhout signals a free kick to Ajax in their own half.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

Ajax needs to be cautious. Sparta have an attacking throw-in.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Ajax pushes forward through Jorrel Hato, whose finish on goal is saved.

Ajax have a dangerous throw-in.

Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

Allard Lindhout awards Ajax a goal kick.

Tobias Lauritsen's header is off-target for Sparta.

Ball goes out of play for a Ajax goal kick.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Allard Lindhout.

Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ajax's half?

Throw-in Ajax.

Ajax Amsterdam have scored at least one goal for 6 consecutive matches.

Julian Baas has assisted the most goals for Sparta Rotterdam with 2. Kenneth Taylor is Ajax Amsterdam's biggest assister (5).

A year ago, Sparta Rotterdam were number 7 in the table with 22 points. Now they are number 16 with 12 points.

Camiel Neghli is Sparta Rotterdam's top scorer with 5 goals. Davy Klaassen has scored 6 times for Ajax Amsterdam.

Sparta Rotterdam haven't won in their last 7 games.

Did you know that Sparta Rotterdam scores 36% of their goals between the minutes 76-90? This is the highest percentage in the league.

Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.39 goals when playing at home and Ajax Amsterdam scores 1.89 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams lost their last match.

Both teams haven't won their last match in Eredivisie.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax Amsterdam is 1.4.

Average number of goals in meetings between Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax Amsterdam is 3.

Sparta Rotterdam scores 0.8 goals in a match against Ajax Amsterdam and Ajax Amsterdam scores 2.2 goals against Sparta Rotterdam (on average).

Sparta Rotterdam have won just 0 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against Ajax Amsterdam.

Ajax Amsterdam have lost just 0 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against Sparta Rotterdam.

In the last 5 meetings Sparta Rotterdam won 0, Ajax Amsterdam won 4, 1 draws.

Ajax Amsterdam have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Sparta Rotterdam (in all competitions).

Sparta Rotterdam has streak of 2 matches with 0 scored goals.

Ajax Amsterdam's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Sparta Rotterdam's.

In Eredivisie, Ajax Amsterdam has better performance than Sparta Rotterdam.

When Ajax Amsterdam is down 1-0 away, they win 26% of their matches.

When Sparta Rotterdam is down 0-1 home, they win 18% of their matches.

When Ajax Amsterdam leads 0-1 away, they win in 90% of their matches.

When Sparta Rotterdam leads 1-0 at home, they win in 45% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (2-2)

Sparta Rotterdam wins 25% of halftimes, Ajax Amsterdam wins 51%.

Sparta Rotterdam wins 1st half in 25% of their matches, Ajax Amsterdam in 51% of their matches.

Ajax Amsterdam have conceded a goal in each of their last 5 matches.

Sparta Rotterdam have conceded a goal in each of their last 17 matches.

Sparta Rotterdam's home record this season: 0-4-4.

Ajax Amsterdam haven't scored in 0 of their 8 away matches in Eredivisie this season.

Sparta Rotterdam haven't scored in 2 of their 8 home matches in Eredivisie this season.

Sparta Rotterdam have played 9 home matches in a row without winning.

Sparta Rotterdam have a losing streak of 4 matches at home.

Sparta Rotterdam have lost 5 matches in a row.

Did you know that Ajax Amsterdam scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?

Did you know that Sparta Rotterdam scores 31% of their goals between the minutes 46-60? This is the highest percentage in the league.

Sparta Rotterdam have a losing streak of 6 matches in Eredivisie.

Last season's matches: 2-2 (Sparta Rotterdam at home) and 2-1 (Ajax Amsterdam at home).

Sparta Rotterdam's last home win against Ajax Amsterdam was in 2009.

During the last 42 meetings, Sparta Rotterdam have won 5 times, there have been 4 draws while Ajax Amsterdam have won 33 times. The goal difference is 125-41 in favour of Ajax Amsterdam.

During the last 21 meetings with Sparta Rotterdam playing at home, Sparta Rotterdam have won 5 times, there have been 3 draws while Ajax Amsterdam have won 13 times. The goal difference is 42-27 in favour of Ajax Amsterdam.

The most common result of matches between Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax Amsterdam when Sparta Rotterdam is playing at home is 0-1. 4 matches have ended with this result.