Ajax have a bright future but the present belongs to the 'Old Lady'
posted on 15-04-2019 by Irish
The experienced Juventus will finish the job against ambitious Ajax.
Match Information
Region: Europe
League: UEFA Champions League
Event: Juventus - Ajax
Date: 16/04/2019 14:00
Tipster: Irish
Statistics Irish
Profit : -16.87
Yield : -46.86 %
Win Rate : 20.00 %
Avg. Odds : 1.98
Total Tips : 10
Juventus performance was n't better than Ajax's in the first leg that took place in Amsterdam Arena, however, things in Allianz Stadium are going to be different tonight. Everyone in the Italian side believes that this is a great chance this season, not only to reach the final as they did in 2017 and 2015 but also to win the trophy. There are many reasons for that but mainly their number 7 is the greatest, the top attacker Cristiano Ronaldo. They've already won the title in Italy and had time to get ready for the remaining Champions League games. On Saturday they suffered a 2-1 loss to Spal with a full rotated squad. Szczesny, Bonucci, Manduzkic, Pjanic, Rodrigo Bentancur and the superstar Ronaldo were rested. Tonight, Caceres won't be in contention due to his muscle injury while Rugari is doubtful. Cuadrado won't perform as well as he isn't eligible for the European games. On the contrary, Matuidi, Can and Chiellini are back in contention, probably as starters.
The possible first eleven are: Szczesny, Sandro, Bonucci, Chiellini, Cancelo, Can, Bentancur, Pjanic, Bernardeschi, Ronaldo and Mandzukic.
Ajax's journey is quite successful so far and is proved also from the fact that they have 8 consecutive games on the road without a single loss (5 draws, 3 wins). In the previous round, they eliminated Real Madrid. They are a young team, full of enthusiasm and great technical skills. Most of the players are from the famous academy of the team. In the Eredivisie they are first-placed, having the same points as Eindhoven, but with a better record in overall goals. On Saturday they registered a huge 6-2 win over Excelsior. It was an impressive match, unfortunately, midfielder Frankie de Jong was injured. Except for de Jong, who traveled to Torino and will be assessed a couple of hours before the game, winger Tagliafico won't perform due to his suspension.
The possible first eleven are: Onana, Blind, Veltman, de Ligt, Mazraoui, Schone, van de Beek, Ekkelenkamp, Neres, Ziyech, Tadic.
Vecchia Signora have great experience in this level and they've invested in this year's Champions League. In my point of view they will qualify to the next group stage. They don't have to look for goals, they will try to secure a positive result, a bore draw is enough for them to qualify. Only Manchester United managed to score this season in Allianz Stadium of Turin. As long as Juventus can qualify even with a bore draw my bets are Under 2.5 goals and No Goal. Under 2.5 goals will be my final call.
Bookmaker | Type | Selection | Odd | Stake | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Over / Under 2.5 goals | Under | 2.03 | 3 |
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