Ajax are heading into this match at the Johan Cruijff Arena without a win in their last three games, with two draws and a loss. They have been struggling to find the back of the net recently, with two of those games ending 0-0 and 1-1. Sparta Rotterdam, meanwhile, have been inconsistent but picked up a strong win last time out, scoring three goals on the road. Their recent matches have seen plenty of goals at both ends, with high-scoring affairs like 2-3 and 4-1 losses.

Looking at past meetings between these two, goals have been a regular feature. The last three encounters all had three or more goals, including a 4-0 Ajax win and a wild 3-3 draw. Ajax have had the upper hand historically, winning most of the recent clashes, but their current poor form makes this a tricky one. Given Ajax's home advantage and recent struggles, coupled with Sparta's ability to score but also concede heavily, this match looks like it could be a close and open contest. However, based on past dominance and home ground, Ajax should have enough to get the win here.