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Ajax vs AEK Athens FC Prediction & Betting tips
In the previous one, the Dutch side leaves as favorite due to the collective and offensive potential that it possesses, which usually increases when it acts in the Johan Cruyff Arena. However, if we consider that the Greeks have proven to be compact and competitive in their actions, we believe that the process can be more fought than expected. Faced with this reality, we believe that the bet “plus 8 corners” is interesting to bet. He paints to be an intense duel from the initial stage, being possible that the Dutch make many corner shots if it is difficult to reach the goal.
Ajax:
The Dutch side comes from playing against Groningen last Saturday for the Eredivisie (3-0 win after winning 1-0 in the first half). Previously, he had added several victories for his home league, standing out for capturing an upright and vertical proposal when attacking. For this duel is expected that technician Ten Hag keep the 4-3-3 system that has been used regularly, which allows your guys to generate many situations from the initial stage. If we speak of figures, the main ones of this squad are the striker Huntelaar and the extreme Ziyech.
As a local, Ajax has played several games in this season start, standing out for scoring many goals except in one presentation (1-1 draw against Heracles). Of there, in more, thrashed 5-0 to FC Emmen by its domestic league and clearly defeated Standard de Liega and Dinamo Kiev for the previous stages of the Champions League (3-0 and 3-1 respectively). In matters of corners, the team has reaped a great amount, standing out for generating many due to their direct style by the bands. It comes to register 8 and 6 against the Belgians and the Ukrainians respectively. In both duels this pick was made in a quiet way, since there were 11 and 14 in total (3 from Standard de Liège and 8 from Dinamo Kiev).
AEK:
The Greek side played against Panionos last Saturday for their domestic league (4-0 win after winning 1-0 in the first half). Previously, he had played two matches, which were positive for his aspirations after beating Gianinna 2-0 at home and surpassing Asteras 0-1. Now his goal is to start a good way in the Champions League, trying to steal at least one point in his visit to Holland. For this match it is expected that the Hellenic take their precautions and use a defensive approach from the initial stage (4-2-3-1). The logic indicates that they retract their lines and avoid conceding a goal in the first 25 ‘minutes of play.
Continuing with the analysis you should know that AEK arrived at this instance after overcoming two previous phases, which were fairly tight until the final whistle. First he eliminated the Scottish Celtic and then left on the road to the Hungarian Videoton. A positive detail of both qualifiers is that the Greeks did not miss a visit (1-1 draw in British territory and 1-2 win against the Hungarians). If corners are concerned, this pick did not occur in both presentations (6-2 and 3-2). However, we trust that this pattern will change, since Ajax is an explosive set when it intends to attack. Therefore, it is logical that the Hellenic defend from the initial stage, being feasible that many of the rival attacks end up being stopped on the basis of corners (rejection of the goalkeeper, rebounds of the defenders to mark the bands).
The only duel between Ajax and AEK in the Netherlands occurred almost 24 years ago (December 1994). On that occasion, Ajax won 2-0 in a clear manner.
Ajax vs AEK Athens FC head to head matches
06.12.94 CL Ajax AEK Athens FC 2 : 0
27.09.94 CL AEK Athens FC Ajax 1 : 2