Ajax boasts of a high start to the first round of fixtures in the Champions League group stages as they hope to continue against Besiktas. The match schedules for Tuesday at the Johan Cruijff Arena, with kickoff at 7:45 pm.
The Dutch Champions thrashed Portugal Champions Sporting Lisbon in their first match in the group stages. On the other hand, Besiktas suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund.
Both sides come off contrasting forms in their respective domestic leagues. Ajax registered a triumphant 3-0 win over FC Gronigen, whereas Besiktas suffered a 2-1 loss to Altay in the Super Lig.
Ajax kicked off the group stage with a tricky test away at Portuguese champions Sporting Lisbon, and they did not disappoint.
The team’s quick passing and lethal finishing was on full display as Sebastian Haller scored two goals inside 10 minutes to put them in control of their match before Steven Berghuis restored parity for his side shortly after Paulinho equalized from earlier in the half.
The Black Eagles met a BVB side who are coming off the back of defeat and looking to bounce back. Goals from Jude Bellingham, Erling Braut Haaland saw them take an early 2-0 lead into halftime. This is before Francisco Montero pulled one back for his team in 94th minute with yet another brilliant strike that left Besiktas counting their blessings.
Ajax vs Beisktas Head to Head
Both sides are yet to face against each other and this marks their first encounter. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Ajax 3-0 Gronigen
- Fortuna Sittard 0-5 Ajax
- Ajax 9-0 SC Cambur
- Sporting CP 1-5 Ajax
- PEC Zwolle 0-2 Ajax
Away
- Altay 2-1 Besiktas
- Besiktas 3-3 Adana Demirspor
- Antalyaspor 2-3 Besiktas
- Besiktas 1-2 Dortmund
- Besiktas 3-0 Yeni Malatyaspor
Ajax Team News
There is a goalkeeping shortage at the moment for the Dutch giants. Goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenbug is unavailable through injury while Andre Onana continues serving a ban. Sebastian Haller sets to continue leading the line after netting four Champions League goals. Other attacking options available include Dusan Tadic and Anthony.
Besiktas Team News
There is an injury galore for the opponents with Umut Meras, Mehmet Topal, Ajdin Hasic and Necip Uysal expected to feature. Miralem Pjanic sets to miss out after picking a knock last time out.
Prediction and Odds
We envisage Ajax going on another scoring rampage given the injury galore suffered by their opponents.
- Ajax Win
- Goals Over 2.5
- Haller to Score
