Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam will face each other in a Eredivisie game in Netherlands on Saturday, December 09th, 2023, at 17:45h (UTC), check the Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam will occur
The game is set to be played in the great Johan Cruijff Arena stadium, in the city of Amsterdam, with a capacity for 54990 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Eredivisie, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 3.04 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.29 goals per match.
Ajax last match
Ajax in its last official match won (1-2) against NEC, in a match valid for Eredivisie. Coach J. van ‘t Schip’s lined up a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The forecast was that the match between the two teams would be quite close, hence the home win had odds of 1.91.
A key player in the victory Ajax, ArJany Martha was one of the few athletes who achieved any individual prominence in the contest. In a performance without much inspiration from the team, he helped a lot for a positive result.
Sparta Rotterdam last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the Heracles Almelo team with a final score of 0-1.
A very even game was expected, with odds for the home win at 2.55.
Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam h2h
Sparta Rotterdam occupied 6th place when they went against Ajax, who was in 3rd place, in their last match at Eredivisie. Sparta Rotterdam first went in with a 4-2-3-1 formation, which was engaged by Ajax with a 4-3-3 deployment.
The last time these two teams clashed was on 19-02-2023, in a match of the 2022/2023 season of the Eredivisie, and the match ended with a 4-0 win for Ajax.
The Sparta Rotterdam team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Ajax team, which won only 2 matches.
D. Makkelie will be in charge of arbitrating this game, well assisted by H. Steegstra and J. de Vries.
Ajax
Eredivisie leaderboard now
The Ajax team with 18 points currently occupies the 8th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers Play-off, with a campaign of 5 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses.
The team, in the 15th round, ranks over the PEC Zwolle team that is placed in position 9 because of an advantage of 1 point. It also has 1 point less than SC Heerenveen team that is in the 7th place.
With no great ambitions or relegation concerns, Ajax, mid-table of the league table in the Netherlands Eredivisie, will try to use the home factor to get a win.
Ajax analysis
Ajax at the end of round 14 in Eredivisie had 28 goals scored and 25 conceded.
To control the game, the Ajax team would often try to reach an average ball possession of 60.92%. The reason for this is ball possession above 50% would give teams some control over their opponents.
While having won once playing away from home, this team knows how to take advantage of their home court with 4 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws.
Best goalscorer from Ajax
If we want to highlight a player from the team’s attack at this stage, we have to name Steven Bergwijn. The Attacker scored 6 goals in the current season, helping Ajax to achieve victory in several disputes.
It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Historical data Ajax
With 36 titles won in the history of the tournament, one of the leading names in the competition is the Ajax team. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the game and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their rivals with a win at a time when they are in poor form.
Sparta Rotterdam
Eredivisie leaderboard now
The Sparta Rotterdam team with 21 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers Play-off, with a campaign of 6 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.
Saddled with a slight disadvantage of 1 point against Go Ahead Eagles team in position 5, in the 15th round.
Sparta Rotterdam analysis
Sparta Rotterdam counted 19 goals scored and 18 conceded at the end of [Major League Soccer] day number 14.
With a balance of 4 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw in the Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam playing away does not usually give much chance to opponents.
Sparta Rotterdam has been playing in a topsy-turvy manner lately, with alternating results of wins and losses. They will need to find a way to string together consistent performances if they want to challenge for the top spots in the league.
Best goalscorer from Sparta Rotterdam
If we want to highlight a player in the team’s offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Joshua Kitolano. Sparta Rotterdam owes some of their triumphs to the Midfielder who scored 4 goals in this season.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Interesting Match Facts:
With Ajax boasting an unbeaten record in their recent encounters against Sparta Rotterdam, all eyes are on them to maintain their dominance on the field.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Ajax is Steven Bergwijn, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Sparta Rotterdam is Joshua Kitolano, he has scored in 4 opportunities.
Most goals occur during 75-90 minutes of the game, making this a good bet for those watching the live game.
Taking into consideration that Sparta Rotterdam scores an average of 1.57 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.6.
Corners Top Betting Tips
By combining the number of corners of both teams, we can see an average of 6.22 corners per game, also a market to explore to obtain good results in sports betting.
Ajax is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 7.08 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Ajax in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 2.64 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on December 09th, 2023, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Johan Cruijff Arena stadium in Amsterdam.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Eredivisie match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 4-0 result for Ajax.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
