Match Summary
Ajax defeated Sparta Rotterdam 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by J. de Kamps 33′, D. Klaassen 49′, D. Tadić 62′ (pen.). 3 yellow cards were shown. Ajax had 70% possession while Sparta Rotterdam held 30%. Ajax had 18 shots (6 on target) compared to 11 (1 on target) for Sparta Rotterdam. Ajax made 3 substitutions, Sparta Rotterdam made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Verschueren
assist: D. Tadić
Penalty
Match Statistics
Ajax had 70% possession against Sparta Rotterdam's 30%. Ajax registered 18 shots (6 on target) while Sparta Rotterdam managed 11 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 12–5. Fouls committed: 4–12.
Lineups
Ajax lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under E. ten Hag, while Sparta Rotterdam deployed a 5-4-1 under H. Fraser.
Defensive Solidity
Ajax deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Sparta Rotterdam's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Ajax field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Sparta Rotterdam's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Ajax start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Sparta Rotterdam averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Ajax have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. Sparta Rotterdam show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam have met 2 times — Ajax won 1, Sparta Rotterdam won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 10 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.00 per match (7 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026