Benfica – Ajax : Preview & Prediction
It is certainly one of the best teams in the group stage of the Champions League. Yet present in the pool of Borussia Dortmund or Sporting CP, Ajax Amsterdam did not tremble in the race for the knockout stages of the C1. Led by Sebastien Haller in great form, with ten goals in six games, the Dutch club finished top of Group C. And Erik ten Hag’s men did not do things by halves, winning their six games and by scoring 20 goals, for only five conceded. Currently leading the Eredivisie and remaining on a series of ten straight wins in all competitions, Ajax Amsterdam is in great shape for this round of 16 first leg of the Champions League. Ryan Gravenberch’s teammates will also travel to Benfica Lisbon’s lawn for this first round.
By staying at the level shown during the group stage of the C1, Ajax Amsterdam could well manage to win in Portugal. Benfica Lisbon had to wait until the last day to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League. Far behind Bayern Munich, the Portuguese club took advantage of FC Barcelona’s poor form to take second place in this pool. However, he is very far from fighting for the Primeira Liga title. Nelson Verissimo’s team is only in third place in the standings, nearly 12 lengths behind the leader: FC Porto. Having just been hooked by Boavista in the league (2-2), Benfica Lisbon should not be very confident for this first round of the knockout stages of the C1. It would not be surprising if Ajax Amsterdam is already taking an option, winning on the road.
Ajax Amsterdam finished top of Pool C.
Ajax Amsterdam have had six wins in six Champions League matches.
Ajax Amsterdam lead the Eredivisie.
Ajax Amsterdam have ten straight wins in all competitions.
Sebastian Haller, the Ajax Amsterdam striker, is in great shape, with six goals in ten C1 games.
Benfica Lisbon finished in second place in Pool E, ahead of FC Barcelona in particular.
Benfica Lisbon are third in the Primeira Liga.
Benfica Lisbon remain in a draw at Boavista (2-2).
Ajax Amsterdam showed a very pretty face during the group stage of the Champions League. Enough to consider the Dutch club as one of the outsiders of this C1! He will certainly intend to win, for this first round of the round of 16 on the lawn of Benfica Lisbon.
Benfica – Ajax : Betting Tips
Ajax – Win Odds: 3.25
