Ajax VS Sparta Rotterdam

Fixtures, lineups and Stats

VS

Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam present a clear Eredivisie hierarchy, with Ajax carrying the stronger historical profile while Sparta have still found occasional resistance. Ajax won 4–0 on 14 March 2026 and 2–0 away on 22 December 2024; the teams drew 3–3 on 4 October 2025 and 1–1 on 27 April 2025. The interest lies in whether Sparta can keep creating interruptions against Ajax’s authority.

Past matches, Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam

  • League Regular Season - 27
    Home Ajax
    4 - 0
    Sparta Rotterdam Away
    Johan Cruijff Arena
  • League Regular Season - 8
    Home Sparta Rotterdam
    3 - 3
    Ajax Away
    Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
  • League Regular Season - 30
    Home Ajax
    1 - 1
    Sparta Rotterdam Away
    Johan Cruijff Arena
  • League Regular Season - 17
    Home Sparta Rotterdam
    0 - 2
    Ajax Away
    Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
  • League Regular Season - 26
    Home Sparta Rotterdam
    2 - 2
    Ajax Away
    Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel

Match center

4 - 0
FT

Starting eleven

Substitutes Ajax
  • 24
    D
  • 3
    D
  • 9
    F
  • 43
    F
  • 28
    M
  • 52
    G
  • 12
    G
  • 5
    D
  • 53
    D
  • 30
    D
  • 10
    M
  • 7
    F
Sparta Rotterdam Substitutes
  • D
    12
  • M
    22
  • F
    17
  • F
    19
  • G
    20
  • G
    30
  • D
    15
  • D
    14
  • M
    13
  • M
    16
  • M
    21
  • M
    18

Match events

0'
45'
90'
  • 19'
    J. Kitolano Own Goal
  • 25'
    J. Mokio Y. Regeer
  • 32'
    S. Berghuis Normal Goal (Asst: S. Steur)
  • 46'
    S. Sambo L. Martes
  • 46'
    A. Santos M. van Bergen
  • 54'
    Shurandy Sambo Yellow Card
  • 69'
    K. Dolberg D. Konadu
  • 69'
    A. Gaaei T. Tomiyasu
  • 70'
    M. Zonneveld V. van Crooij
  • 70'
    C. Terho P. Clement
  • 73'
    D. Klaassen Normal Goal (Asst: M. Godts)
  • 74'
    Bruno Martins Indi Yellow Card
  • 76'
    M. Godts Normal Goal (Asst: K. Dolberg)
  • 81'
    K. Fitz-Jim S. Steur
  • 81'
    R. Bounida S. Berghuis

Stats for this game

Matchup Ajax VS Sparta Rotterdam

Ajax set the benchmark

The balance strongly favours Ajax, whose 4–0 win on 14 March 2026 and 2–0 away success on 22 December 2024 illustrate the separation they can establish. Ajax’s profile is dominant, but the individual scores show different levels of control rather than one identical script. Sparta Rotterdam therefore face a clear hierarchy whenever this fixture returns.

Sparta’s resistance still matters

Sparta’s 3–3 draw at home on 4 October 2025 and the 1–1 draw at Ajax on 27 April 2025 are important counterpoints. Neither changes Ajax’s stronger standing, yet both show that resistance can interrupt the expected result. The draws do not erase the hierarchy; they simply show why control must be renewed in every edition. Future meetings will test whether Sparta can again keep the margin level or whether Ajax can turn their authority into another clear win. That contrast gives the matchup substance without overstating the challenge.

Past head to head stats
Ajax VS Sparta Rotterdam

Balance Wins - Draws - Losses over time

Ajax
Sparta Rotterdam

Points per match over time

Comparison between the 2 teams for the last 10 games

Comparison between the 2 teams for the last 18 games

Ajax VS Sparta Rotterdam
Head-to-Head History

Regular Season - 27
Ajax
4 - 0
Sparta Rotterdam
Johan Cruijff Arena
Regular Season - 8
Sparta Rotterdam
3 - 3
Ajax
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
Regular Season - 30
Ajax
1 - 1
Sparta Rotterdam
Johan Cruijff Arena
Regular Season - 17
Sparta Rotterdam
0 - 2
Ajax
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
Regular Season - 26
Sparta Rotterdam
2 - 2
Ajax
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
Regular Season - 15
Ajax
2 - 1
Sparta Rotterdam
Johan Cruijff Arena
Regular Season - 22
Ajax
4 - 0
Sparta Rotterdam
Johan Cruijff Arena
Regular Season - 3
Sparta Rotterdam
0 - 1
Ajax
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
Regular Season - 29
Ajax
2 - 1
Sparta Rotterdam
Johan Cruijff Arena
Regular Season - 14
Sparta Rotterdam
0 - 1
Ajax
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
Regular Season - 23
Ajax
4 - 2
Sparta Rotterdam
Johan Cruijff Arena
Regular Season - 1
Sparta Rotterdam
0 - 1
Ajax
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
Regular Season - 19
Ajax
2 - 1
Sparta Rotterdam
Johan Cruijff Arena
Regular Season - 5
Sparta Rotterdam
1 - 4
Ajax
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel StadionVeld
Regular Season - 28
Sparta Rotterdam
2 - 5
Ajax
 
Regular Season - 8
Ajax
4 - 0
Sparta Rotterdam
Johan Cruijff Arena
Regular Season - 22
Ajax
2 - 0
Sparta Rotterdam
Johan Cruijff Arena
Regular Season - 1
Sparta Rotterdam
1 - 3
Ajax
 

Previous games Ajax

Regular Season - 6
Fortuna Sittard
Ajax
Fortuna Sittard Stadion
Regular Season - 5
Ajax
PSV Eindhoven
Johan Cruijff Arena
Regular Season - 4
Telstar
Ajax
 
Playoff round
Ajax
FC Sion
 
Playoff round
FC Sion
Ajax
 

Previous games Sparta Rotterdam

Regular Season - 5
Sparta Rotterdam
PEC Zwolle
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
Regular Season - 4
Excelsior
Sparta Rotterdam
 
Regular Season - 3
Sparta Rotterdam
Utrecht
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
Regular Season - 2
Telstar
Sparta Rotterdam
 
Regular Season - 1
Sparta Rotterdam
Feyenoord
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel

Upcoming games Ajax

- Regular Season - 3
Ajax
Willem II
Johan Cruijff Arena
- Regular Season - 7
Ajax
Excelsior
Johan Cruijff Arena
- Regular Season - 8
Ajax
NEC Nijmegen
Johan Cruijff Arena
- League Stage - 1
HNK Hajduk Split
Ajax
 
- Regular Season - 9
Groningen
Ajax
Euroborg

Upcoming games Sparta Rotterdam

- Regular Season - 6
PSV Eindhoven
Sparta Rotterdam
Philips Stadion
- Regular Season - 7
Sparta Rotterdam
Heerenveen
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
- Regular Season - 8
GO Ahead Eagles
Sparta Rotterdam
De Adelaarshorst
- Regular Season - 9
Sparta Rotterdam
Willem II
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
- Regular Season - 10
Sparta Rotterdam
Ajax
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel