Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax Prediction Eredivisie 04.10.2025
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Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax Prediction Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax Prediction and Betting Tips takes center stage this Saturday in the Eredivisie. Sparta Stadion will host a clash between one of the league’s most vulnerable defenses and an Ajax side chasing consistency. If you’re after expert insights, XpertStats has you covered with detailed Eredivisie Predictions to guide your betting choices.
- Sparta Rotterdam have not beaten Ajax since May 2009.
- The hosts own the worst defensive record in the league with 19 goals conceded in seven games.
- Ajax are unbeaten in the Eredivisie this season but still winless away from home in all competitions.
- Both teams’ matches have consistently gone over 2.5 goals so far.
Sparta’s season so far has been a rollercoaster. They started with a brutal 6-1 loss to PSV, then bounced back with two straight wins, only to crumble again in recent weeks. A 5-1 defeat to Twente and a 3-0 loss to Heracles summed up their defensive woes. Nineteen goals conceded in just seven matches tells the whole story. And when things go wrong for Sparta, they really go wrong. Still, striker Tobias Lauritsen has been a bright spark with three goals, and the Rotterdam club will look to him again.
History doesn’t offer much encouragement. Sparta haven’t beaten Ajax since May 2009, a streak that spans 18 meetings. They’ve managed two draws in the last three games against the Amsterdam side, which at least shows they can frustrate them at times. But conceding an average of 3.33 goals per match is a red flag. Can Maurice Steijn’s men really keep Ajax quiet? It feels like an uphill battle.
Ajax, on the other hand, arrive unbeaten in the league but far from flawless. John Heitinga’s side were thrashed 4-0 by Marseille in midweek Champions League action, a result that underlined their struggles away from home. In fact, they’re yet to win on the road this season in any competition. That’s a bold concern, but maybe not fatal in the Eredivisie, where they still sit third, one point behind PSV and four off Feyenoord.
Key players remain crucial. Kenneth Taylor is in form with goals in back-to-back league games, while youngsters like Oscar Gloukh and Mika Godts continue to shine. Injuries to Wout Weghorst and Kasper Dolberg complicate things, but Ajax still have more than enough firepower. Given Sparta’s shaky backline and Ajax’s 100% record for BTTS this season, a high-scoring affair looks likely. This is why bold bettors will be eyeing the Eredivisie Predictions for goals when these two meet in Rotterdam.
Ajax head coach John Heitinga has survived mounting pressure despite a humiliating 4-0 Champions League loss to Olympique Marseille, according to Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad. The Ajax board is urging patience, citing a difficult transfer window and the club’s financial constraints compared to European rivals. While fans have called for change, management insists Heitinga is not solely to blame for the poor start in both the Eredivisie and Europe (tribalfootball.com).
Over 2.5 Goals looks like the safest play for Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax. The numbers are crystal clear: Sparta’s games average 4.33 goals, while Ajax’s average 3.33. Both sides have seen over 2.5 in the majority of their fixtures, with Sparta hitting that mark in 100% of their matches. Defensively, Sparta have been wide open, shipping 19 goals in just seven games, by far the worst record in the Eredivisie. Ajax, meanwhile, have scored at least two in six of their seven league outings, but their leaky backline means they almost always give opponents a chance. Add to that the fact that both teams to score has landed in 100% of Ajax’s games and 67% of Sparta’s, and the pattern is obvious. With attackers like Kenneth Taylor and Tobias Lauritsen in form, this matchup has all the makings of another high-scoring clash. Goals, goals, and more goals.
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