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PAOK vs Ajax Prediction & Betting tips
So close yet so far! Only a few weeks ago, Amsterdam was dreaming of winning the Henkelpot, but was bitterly torn from the dream in the stoppage time of the semi-final! Whether this opportunity will again offer? Questionable! The fact is, in any case, that first two qualifying rounds have to be overcome in order to be represented at all in the group phase! It comes in the third round to the duel between the Greek champion PAOK Thessaloniki and Ajax Amsterdam! If you believe the odds, the visiting team has a better chance of winning.
Despite the outstanding Ajax results last season, the Dutch Eredivisie has not secured a place in the UEFA Champions League 2019/20 season. So the master has to go the arduous way. Greece has not had a fixed place for a long time! The task for the Greeks is aggravated by the fact that the domestic championship does not start until 25 August.
The home game on Tuesday night is therefore the first competition game in the new season – and immediately a top performance is needed! The young Wilden from Amsterdam made a big impression and between PAOK Saloniki and Ajax Amsterdam a prognosis towards the guests is obvious. But do the offered odds also have value? Finally, there were significant disposals recorded. The game starts on Tuesday at 18 pm.
PAOK Thessaloniki:
On Matchday 5 of the 2018/19 season, PAOK Saloniki was able to prevail at the big favorite Olympiakos Piraeus in the stranger with 1: 0 and climbed to the top of the table of the Greek league. This place was the team of head coach Razvan Lucescu (son of Mircea) no longer out of hand. In the domestic championship PAOK acted outstanding and with 26 wins and only four draws, the third championship of the club’s history could be confidently fixed. There was also reason to celebrate in the cup competition after the win against AEK Athens, which meant the double.
Nationally, the Greeks were a power. International, meanwhile, PAOK Thessaloniki launched quite surprisingly (the knock-out duels against FC Basel and Spartak Moscow were won), had to be defeated in the play-offs to the premier class, however, Benfica Lisbon. The Europa League group stage was disappointing with five defeats and a win. Although Greek teams are often called home strong, PAOK Salonika has lost the last four home games on international stage!
Another argument against the Greeks is certainly the late start of the season and the change of coach. After the outstanding national season head coach Lucescu left the club and hired in Saudi Arabia at Al Hilal. On the positive side, however, the preparation results were promising (last four wins in a row, 17 goals in these games) and also the fact that Neo coach Abel Fereira can count on a well-rehearsed unit. There are no significant departures. With Anderson Esiti and Miroslav Stoch two reinforcements could be pulled ashore. Finally, we find several contra arguments and would therefore take in the duel between PAOK Saloniki and Ajax Amsterdam distance from a tip on the home side.
Ajax Amsterdam:
There were tears and bewilderment on May 8, 2019, when Lucas Moura scored the 3-2 win for Spurs from Tottenham in stoppage time. A dream burst, for many players probably even a unique dream. The young savages of Erik ten Hag have thrilled beyond the country’s borders. With technical finesse, youthful zest and no fear big names could be eliminated highly deserved. The culmination of this journey was denied Ajax!
For the new season, Ajax will certainly not change philosophy, but there will be new faces on the pitch. The two outstanding youngsters Matthijs de Ligt (Juventus Turin) and Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona) have said goodbye to Amsterdam and washed millions into the club treasury. To shoot this gap will be a big challenge – and maybe Ajax will lose a super talent in the coming days.
Donny van de Beek is again ensnared by Real Madrid and the youngster confirmed talks with the Spanish top club. On the side of the newcomers are again several youngsters and with Quincy Promes also a household name. A playful very strong team will continue to own Ajax. Therefore, we see the young savages in Greece in the role of favorites. At the league start ten Hag were already considerate of the game in Greece and looked after players like Noussair Mazraoui, Lasse Schöne or David Neres. The Champions League is the big goal and the Greeks should not be a stumbling block.
PAOK vs Ajax head to head matches
15.07.17 CF Ajax PAOK 4 : 2
03.08.16 CL PAOK Ajax 1 : 2
26.07.16 CL Ajax PAOK 1 : 1
04.08.10 CL PAOK Ajax 3 : 3
28.07.10 CL Ajax PAOK 1 : 1