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Eredivisie | Gameweek 26
Apr 9, 2022 at 7pm UK
Amsterdam Arena
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Klaassen (49'), Tadic (62' pen.)
FT(HT: 0-1)
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de Kamps (50'), Auassar (61'), Engels (64')

Preview: Ajax vs. Sparta Rotterdam - prediction, team news, lineups

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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Eredivisie clash between Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Ajax go in search of a fifth consecutive Eredivisie win on Saturday when they play host to Sparta Rotterdam at the Johan Cruyff ArenA.

The home side are also looking to complete a league double over their visitors off the back of a narrow 1-0 win in the reverse fixture.


Match preview

Preview: Ajax vs. Sparta - prediction, team news, lineups

Ajax saw off the threat of a dogged Groningen side in a comeback 3-1 triumph at the Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion on Saturday.

Erik ten Hag's men fell behind to Jorgen Strand Larsen's opener before turning the game on its head through quickfire goals from Davy Klaassen and Dusan Tadic in first-half stoppage time after which Steven Berghuis sealed the deal late in the second period.

De Godenzonen are now four points clear of PSV Eindhoven at the top of the standings following the latter's failure to pick up all three points last time out.

The defending champions now prepare for the challenge of an opposing outfit who have lost each of the last 10 meetings involving the teams stretching back to 2010.

With the KNVB-Beker final against PSV to follow this weekend's game, Saturday's hosts will be eager to secure a morale-boosting win ahead of next week's grand finale.

Preview: Ajax vs. Sparta - prediction, team news, lineups

Sparta played out a second consecutive stalemate courtesy of a 1-1 draw versus Heerenveen at the Abe Lenstra Stadion on Sunday.

Vito van Crooy broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute to give Henk Fraser's men the lead before parity was restored by Amin Sarr midway through the second half.

The Red-White Gladiators are still in the relegation zone as things stand, one point away from safety with two games in hand on Willem II.

Having scored the fewest away goals in the entire division, Saturday's visitors are faced with a daunting task as they set out to pick up a first victory on the road since November.

Ajax Eredivisie form:
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • W

Ajax form (all competitions):
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • W

Sparta Rotterdam Eredivisie form:
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • D
  • D

Team News

Dusan Tadic has scored in each of his last four league outings, and the 33-year-old is definitely one to keep an eye on.

Antony is now eligible to feature once again having served a one-game ban, but the Brazilian is ruled out due to an ankle injury.

Maarten Stekelenburg and Remko Pasveer miss out through hip and finger injuries respectively, while Sean Klaiber continues to battle with a knee problem.

Tom Beugelsdijk will be pushing for a start here after he was handed a second-half cameo on his return from injury.

Lennart Thy endured a disappointing day in front of goal last time out, but the forward should retain his place in the starting XI for this one.

Ajax possible starting lineup:
Onana; Blind, Schuurs, Timber, Mazraoui; Gravenberch, Klaassen; Tadic, Kudus, Berghuis; Haller

Sparta Rotterdam possible starting lineup:
Okoye; Durmisi, Auassar, Vriends, Abels; Namli, Verschueren, De Kamps, Van Crooy; Engels, Thy


We say: Ajax 3-0 Sparta Rotterdam

Ajax have dominated this fixture to a large degree, and we expect more of the same on Saturday. We fancy the hosts to secure a comfortable victory and continue their march towards a 36th league crown.



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Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1PSV EindhovenPSV22163369244551
2Ajax21163245182751
3FC UtrechtUtrecht2212644034642
4AZ AlkmaarAZ22124638211740
5Feyenoord21116446262039
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7Go Ahead Eagles219573934532
8Fortuna SittardSittard2275102940-1126
9Heerenveen2275102641-1526
10NAC BredaNAC Breda2282122641-1526
11NECNijmegen2173113230224
12Willem II2266102531-624
13PEC Zwolle2266102634-824
14Heracles225982839-1124
15Groningen2266101931-1224
16Sparta RotterdamSparta2248101932-1320
17RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk2245133145-1417
18Almere CityAlmere City2134141243-3113
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