AFC Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam will be a fierce duel at the Johan Cruijff Arena Stadium, Amsterdam. Both teams will do everything in their power to win in the week 22 of the 2022/23 Eredivisie. You can watch the live stream Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday, February 19, 2023 on the official soccer TV channel available in this article.
Despite the fact that the match may be going in favor of Ajax, the hosts are expected to face some challenges in this game. Ajax’s home win rate has been fairly consistent, but Sparta Rotterdam have been a dark horse this season, surprising many with their impressive performances.
The midweek Europa League play-off result against Union Berlin (0-0) was quite a disappointment for Ajax, and this is not the first time this season they have failed to secure a win. Since losing several key players and head coach Erik ten Haq who moved to Manchester United, Ajax has struggled to find their footing this season.
In the last four home games since the winter break, Ajax have only managed to win one match. In the domestic league, the team nicknamed de Joden is still stuck in third place in the Eredivisie standings with 43 points.
In contrast, Sparta Rotterdam has been impressive in recent weeks, after a six-game unbeaten run. Even though they may not be facing the strongest opponent, their five-game unbeaten away record is quite a feat.
The “Lords of the Castle” even held Eredivisie giants PSV Eindhoven to a 0-0 draw earlier in the season, showing that they can hold their own against the best teams in the league.
But Sparta will lose one of their main defenders, Bart Vriends, so it could be a serious blow to Sparta Rotterdam’s defense. But manager Maurice Steijn is not believed to be able to create the best formation to fight against Ajax.
Ajax vs. Sparta Rotterdam: Who Will Win? Looking at the recent performance of the two teams, Ajax does have the upper hand, having won all of their recent meetings against Sparta Rotterdam.
However, their last three home matches against the Rotterdam-based side have not been easy wins, with Ajax failing to win by more than two goal margins.
Live Streaming Links
The game Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam at Johan Cruijff Arena Stadium, Amsterdam can be watched live via streaming. Watch the game between Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam on ESPN+ from 10:45 EDT.
| Match | AFC Ajax vs. Sparta Rotterdam |
| Competition | 2022/23 Eredivisie |
| Match day | Week 22 |
| Venue | Johan Cruijff Arena Stadium, Amsterdam |
| Date | Sunday, February 19, 2023 |
| Kickoff | 10:45 EDT |
| Official TV | ESPN+ |
| Watch Link | ESPN+ |
Head-to-Head
- August 21, 2022 – Sparta Rotterdam [0 – 1] AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)
- April 10, 2022 – AFC Ajax [2 – 1] Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
- November 28, 2021 – Sparta Rotterdam [0 – 1] AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)
- February 22, 2021 – AFC Ajax [4 – 2] Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
- September 13, 2020 – Sparta Rotterdam [0 – 1] AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)
Ajax Performance
- January 29, 2023 – Excelsior [1 – 4] AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)
- February 05, 2023 – Cambuur [0 – 5] AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)
- February 10, 2023 – FC Twente [0 – 1] AFC Ajax (League)
- February 12, 2023 – AFC Ajax [3 – 1] RKC Waalwijk (Eredivisie)
- February 17, 2023 – AFC Ajax [0 – 0] Union Berlin (UEFA Europa League)
Sparta Rotterdam Performance
- January 22, 2023 – Cambuur [0 – 3] Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
- January 25, 2023 – Sparta Rotterdam [0 – 0] RKC Waalwijk (Eredivisie)
- January 29, 2023 – NEC Nijmegen [1 – 1] Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
- February 04, 2023 – Fortuna Sittard [0 – 0] Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
- February 12, 2023 – Sparta Rotterdam [2 – 1] GA-Eagles (Eredivisie)
Predicted Lineups
| Ajax (4-2-3-1) | Sparta Rotterdam (4-2-3-1) |
| Rulli | Olij |
| Rensch | Sambo |
| Timber | Abels |
| Bassey | Auassar |
| Wijndal | Meijers |
| Klaassen | Kitolano |
| Taylor | Guzman |
| Berghuis | Namli |
| Tadic | Verschueren |
| Conceicao | Van Crooij |
| Brobbery | Lauritsen |
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