Prediction: Ajax vs Benfica

Prediction: Ajax to win 2-1

Best Odds: 7/1

Bookmaker: Betfair

Ajax and Benfica will face each other in the second leg of Champions League Round of 16 this week. The match will be held at the Johan Cruyff Arena and is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time on Tuesday.

Ajax

Ajax played out a 2-2 draw with Benfica away from home in Portugal in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16. There is no away goals now, but playing at home will give the Dutch club an advantage.

Team News:

Ajax goalkeeper Remko Pasveer has joined Maarten Stekelenburg on the sidelines after sustaining a broken finger, so Andre Onana will start between the posts.

Benfica

Ajax played out a 2-2 draw with Benfica at home in Portugal in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16. There is no away goals now, and although Ajax will feel that they have the advantage, Portuguese giants Benfica will be confident of getting a result.

Team News:

Adel Taarabt will start.

Key factors to Consider

• Ajax have won 5 of their last 6 Champions League games.
• Ajax have won their last 3 competitive games.
• Benfica have won 2 of their last 6 Champions League matches.
• Benfica have won 3 of their last 6 competitive games.
• Benfica have lost 2 of their last 6 Champions Leaguegames.

Conclusion

Benfica are a good team, but Ajax should be able to get the job done in front of their own fans.

Prediction: Ajax to win 2-1

Best Odds: 7/1

Bookmaker: Betfair