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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
Match center
Starting eleven
Substitutes Ajax
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24D
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3D
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9F
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43F
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28M
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52G
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12G
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5D
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53D
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30D
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10M
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7F
Sparta Rotterdam Substitutes
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D
12
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M
22
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F
17
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F
19
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G
20
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G
30
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D
15
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D
14
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M
13
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M
16
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M
21
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M
18
Match events
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19'⚽J. Kitolano Own Goal
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25'J. Mokio Y. Regeer
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32'⚽S. Berghuis Normal Goal (Asst: S. Steur)
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46'S. Sambo L. Martes
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46'A. Santos M. van Bergen
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54'Shurandy Sambo Yellow Card
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69'K. Dolberg D. Konadu
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69'A. Gaaei T. Tomiyasu
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70'M. Zonneveld V. van Crooij
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70'C. Terho P. Clement
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73'⚽D. Klaassen Normal Goal (Asst: M. Godts)
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74'Bruno Martins Indi Yellow Card
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76'⚽M. Godts Normal Goal (Asst: K. Dolberg)
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81'K. Fitz-Jim S. Steur
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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.