Ajax hosts Benfica in the second leg of the Champions League 1/8 finals. The match will be played on Tuesday, March 15th at Johan Cruijff Arena (Amsterdam)
Ajax had a good chance of winning the first game against Benfica. The Jews took the lead twice, but the opponent managed to win back, and the final whistle of the referee recorded a 2-2 draw. Haller and Tadic scored for Ajax. By the way, the Ivorian striker has already scored 11 goals in the current Champions League. Beyond that, Ajax has not suffered a single defeat in this tournament: six victories and one draw. I will add that six matches ended with Over 2.5 goals scored. Plus, the bet on an exchange of goals scored brought profit four times. I can't help but remember that ten Hag's men played against the current champion of Portugal, Sporting. And the Green-Whites suffered two defeats (1-5 and 4-2).
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I think that Benfica players surpassed themselves when they tied against Ajax in the first leg. Still, the Eagles have far from the best season. To verify this, just look at the standings of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Benfica is only in third place, lagging behind Porto and Sporting. I can't help but remember that in one of the Champions League qualification rounds, Benfica played against another representative of the Eredivisie, PSV. The Eagles won 2-1 at home, and the second leg ended in a goalless draw. In general, Benfica has already played five away matches in the current European campaign, which ended as follows: one victory, three draws, and one defeat.
The upcoming match between Ajax and Benfica will be the 10th in the history of head-to-head confrontations between these teams. The Jews gained five victories, while the Eagles won only once. Three previous games on the pitch of Ajax ended with the victories of the hosts. Like a few weeks ago, I expect goals scored from these teams. Ajax will definitely go forward with the support of their native stands. In addition, one of the best strikers in Europe, Haller, is at the disposal of ten Hag. Ajax has not yet lost at home in this European campaign, so it will probably try to extend this streak. Benfica will have to show temper, but I think that the Eagles are weaker today. They should have lost in the first match, and now such an outcome is likely to happen.
Prediction for the match: Ajax to win
