Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax: match statistics
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Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sparta Rotterdam plays Ajax in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game is scheduled for October 25, 2026. Venue: Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel.
Recent form
Sparta Rotterdam has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Ajax has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.78 goals per game and allows 2.44. Ajax scores 3.00 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 3.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 78% of Sparta Rotterdam's games and 78% of Ajax's. The Over 2.5 rates are 89% and 78%, compared with league averages of 72% for BTTS and 75% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ajax has the higher season xG average, 2.48 to 1.59 per game. Sparta Rotterdam takes 14.7 shots per game, while Ajax takes 22.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Sparta Rotterdam leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 1.11 goals per game after halftime. Ajax leads at halftime in 56% and scores 1.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sparta Rotterdam's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Ajax, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.84 goals. Both teams score in 72% of games, and 75% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sparta Rotterdam | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Ajax is 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Sparta Rotterdam · 2.2 pts / game - Ajax
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ajax is 69% better for: goals scored per game.
1.78 goals / game - Sparta Rotterdam · 3 goals / game - Ajax
Ajax is 83% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.44 goals / game - Sparta Rotterdam · 1.33 goals / game - Ajax
Sparta Rotterdam scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Ajax keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 games).
Ajax scores in 100% of games (9 of 9 games), while Sparta Rotterdam keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 9 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sparta Rotterdam
Over / Under - Ajax
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Ajax is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Sparta Rotterdam · 2 pts / game - Ajax
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sparta Rotterdam - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ajax - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sparta Rotterdam
Ajax
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Sparta Rotterdam | Liga | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.22 | 3.84 | ▲ 4.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 78% | 72% | ▲ 78% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 89% | 75% | ▲ 78% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 15% | ▲ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | • 89% | 90% | • 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Sparta Rotterdam's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Ajax. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax play?
Sparta Rotterdam face Ajax on October 25, 2026 in Eredivisie at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sparta Rotterdam won 0, Ajax won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax?
Sparta Rotterdam score 1.78 goals per game on average and Ajax 3.00. The Eredivisie average is 3.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 75% of games. Both teams score in 78% of Sparta Rotterdam's matches and 78% of Ajax's.
What form are Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax in?
Over the last 5 games Sparta Rotterdam have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Ajax 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax?
The statistical background for Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.