Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Ajax by 2Now let's sink our teeth into this Eredivisie matchup. We've got Sparta Rotterdam taking on Ajax in a clash that's sure to light up your Monday.
In the goalkeeper department, Ajax has Remko Pasveer between the sticks, sporting a not too shabby rating of 7.32 with 18 saves. Meanwhile, Sparta Rotterdam is packing Nick Olij under the bar, who stands tall with a 7.22 rating and 14 saves. I'll say it's no finger count game to see who's been flying across the net more.
Ajax has quite a pack of jugglers in their midst. Jordan Henderson mounting an impressive accurate pass percentage of 90.7% stands out. Guiding the ball into the opponents' net, we've got Kenneth Taylor and Josip Šutalo delivering 1 goal each. With a 7.50 rating, Daniele Rugani keeps the defense line in check, despite no shots on target. Yet, we all know that good defense doesn't always spell goals, doesn't it?
Sparta Rotterdam, on the other hand, can't brag the same muscle. Though, Tobias Lauritsen and Joshua Kitolano are lurking in the shadows with 4 shots on goal each. Lauritsen has even snuck one past the keeper. His passing could use some work though, as his 64.0% accurate pass rate just about passes grade school math.
Considering the past matchups, it's all been a bit of a see-saw. However, the memories of Ajax rolling over Sparta Rotterdam 4-0 in Feb 2023 might still be haunting the Rotterdam club.
The regular season records read a familiar story. Ajax is galloping ahead with an 11-3-2 record, leaving Sparta Rotterdam stumbling around with a 2-6-8 record. Sparta Rotterdam will need more than a rabbit's foot to change their luck here.
Recent performances show Ajax coming in strong, having won 4 of their last 5 games. Sparta Rotterdam apparently is not a fan of the saying "history repeats itself", given they're clutching towers with just one draw in their last 5 games and the other 4 ending in sad trombone sounds.
Do I smell a whiff of Ajax victory in the air? Maybe it's my takeaway Greek salad. Or maybe it's just a prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: Ajax by 2