Sparta Rotterdam lineup vs Ajax

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Sparta Rotterdam's expected lineup vs Ajax, Sun 25 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 9 matches): Brouwer (5); Young (9), Kuipers (9), Indi (8), Martes (8), Verschuren (6); Baas (6), Hatenboer (5), Toornstra (5); Zonneveld (6). Out: Mito. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Willem II match on 17 Oct.

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  • TRANSFERBabadi joins on loan from PSV Eindhoven1 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERSantos leaves for PSV Eindhoven31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERBrouwer signs from Utrecht30 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERTriep leaves for De Graafschap30 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERHatenboer signs from Anderlecht30 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERÞórisson returns from a loan at Telstar28 Aug · Loan
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  • TRANSFERBynoe leaves for FC OSS3 Aug · Free agent

Sparta Rotterdam predicted lineup vs Ajax

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Sparta Rotterdam are without Mito at home to Ajax in the DED, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches is: Brouwer in goal, a back five of Young, Kuipers, Indi, Martes and Verschuren, and Zonneveld leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

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  2. MIDBaas
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Team news

  • Unavailable: Mito (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 23 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 9 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Sparta Rotterdam, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Sparta Rotterdam are 13th in the DED on 9 points from 9 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.

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R. Meijer
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 23 of last 30
4-2-3-1
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3-4-3
7%
4-3-3
7%
5-4-1
3%

Most Common Sparta Rotterdam Starting XI

Based on 9 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Sparta Rotterdam transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
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OUT · 7
  • SSantosto PSV EindhovenTransferAUG '26
  • TTriepto De GraafschapTransferAUG '26
  • ÞÞórissonto TelstarLoan returnAUG '26
  • BBynoeto FC OSSFree agentAUG '26
  • KKleijnto FC VolendamLoanJUL '26
  • LLauritsento SampdoriaFree agentJUL '26
  • KKitolanoto Bodo/GlimtFree agentJUL '26
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Sparta Rotterdam

What is Sparta Rotterdam's expected lineup?
Sparta Rotterdam are without Mito at home to Ajax in the DED, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches is: Brouwer in goal, a back five of Young, Kuipers, Indi, Martes and Verschuren, and Zonneveld leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Brouwer, Young, Kuipers, Indi, Martes, Verschuren, Baas, Mito (out), Hatenboer, Toornstra, Zonneveld.
Who started Sparta Rotterdam's last match?
Sparta Rotterdam's starting XI on 17 Oct 2026 in the Eredivisie (5-4-1): M. Brouwer, L. Martes, M. Young, N. Verschuren, B. Martins Indi, B. Kuipers, Robin van Cruijsen, J. Toornstra, Cedric Hatenboer, I. Babadi, M. Zonneveld.
What was Sparta Rotterdam's last result?
Sparta Rotterdam beat Willem II 3–2 on 17 Oct 2026.
When did Sparta Rotterdam last win?
Sparta Rotterdam last won on 17 Oct 2026, beating Willem II 3–2.
Who has made the most starts for Sparta Rotterdam this season?
B. Kuipers leads with 9 starts for Sparta Rotterdam across all competitions this season.
What formation does Sparta Rotterdam use most often?
Sparta Rotterdam have used a 4-2-3-1 in 6 of their 9 matches this season.
Which Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper has started the most this season?
M. Brouwer has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sparta Rotterdam this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Sparta Rotterdam defender has started the most this season?
Bas Kuipers has made the most starts as defender for Sparta Rotterdam this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Sparta Rotterdam midfielder has started the most this season?
Julian Baas has made the most starts as midfielder for Sparta Rotterdam this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Sparta Rotterdam forward has started the most this season?
M. Zonneveld has made the most starts as forward for Sparta Rotterdam this season, starting 6 matches.
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Sparta Rotterdam past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25Eredivisie12th39
2023-24Eredivisie8th49
2022-23Eredivisie6th59
2021-22Eredivisie14th35
2020-21Eredivisie8th47
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