Ajax vs Liverpool: Preview and Prediction

Ajax vs Liverpool: Preview and Prediction
Ajax vs Liverpool

It has been just over two months since Bayern Munich lifted the prestigious UEFA Champions League trophy. Now we are back to the first round of the UEFA Champions League.

The UCL kicks off tonight and we already have some exciting clashes on the cards. Manchester United vs PSG and Chelsea vs Sevilla are the matches to watch out for tonight.

Preview

Ajax will host Liverpool at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday in their UCL group stage game. Ajax are the favourites heading into the game after a 5-1 victory over Heerenveen. Apart from that the injury concerns which Liverpool face would give Ajax the upper hand.

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Liverpool on the other hand head into the clash after a controversial 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby. Liverpool also faced a nightmare at Goodison Park as their star defender Van Dijk incurred a heavy injury after a reckless tackle from Everton goalkeeper Pickford.

Form Guide

Liverpool and Ajax last met in the European Cup match which took place in 1966. So after 54 long years these 2 sides will clash tomorrow in the UEFA Champions League.

Ajax last 5 games: WWWLW

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Predicted Lineups

Ajax predicted lineup: Andre Onana, Noussair Mazraoui, Perr Schuurs, Daley Blind, Nicolas Tagliafico, Ryan Gravenberch, Davy Klaassen, Mohammed Kudus, David Neres, Dusan Tadic and Quincy Promes

Liverpool predicted lineup: Adrian, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Joe Gomez, Andrew Robertson, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Georginio Wijnaldum, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane

Prediction

Liverpool haven’t been in their best form recently. The absence of their star defender Virgil Van Dijk will definitely impact their performance. The absence of Allison Becker has left Liverpool field Adrian at the post who is sloppy at times with his gloves. On the other hand the young and energetic Ajax side will look to make the best out of these problems which Liverpool face. Hence we predict a narrow win for Ajax tomorrow.

We predict the score line to be Ajax 2 – 1 Liverpool

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