AFC Ajax Amsterdam and Sparta Rotterdam will battle for three points in an Eredivisie matchday 30 clash on Sunday (April 27th). The game will be played at Johan Cruijff Arena.
The home side will be looking to bounce back from the debilitating 4-0 thrashing they received away to Utrecht last weekend. Sebastian Haller broke the deadlock just before the half-hour mark to give his side the lead at the break. Miguel Rodriguez added a second-half brace while Paxten Aaronson put the icing on the cake in the shock result.
Rotterdam, meanwhile, claimed maximum points with a 3-1 home win over Heerenveen. Mitchell van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen and Nokkvi Thorisson scored a goal each to make sure of the result, while Alireza Jahanbakksh scored a consolation strike in injury time.
The victory left De Kasteelheren in 11th spot in the standings, having garnered 34 points from 29 games. Ajax lead the way at the summit on 73 points.
Ajax fans would have been forgiven for dreaming of a first league crown since 2022 following their victory over PSV a few weeks ago. However, their side's embarrassing defeat last time out would have dampened expectations a little. Nevertheless, the capital side still have their destiny in their hands as they hold a six-point lead at the summit with four games to go.
Sparta Rotterdam are the form side in the league as they make a late surge for continental qualification. Their charge has been inspired by a current six-game unbeaten run, while they have won their last three on the bounce.
They have had a hard time in this fixture in the last decade but their current form means they will provide a sterner test for their hosts.
Prediction: AFC Ajax Amsterdam 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam
Tip 1 - Ajax to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals