Round of 16 – Ajax vs Benfica Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Ajax vs Benfica taking place? Ajax vs Benfica will take place on Tuesday 15th March, 2022 at 20:00 (UK)
Where is Ajax vs Benfica taking place? Ajax vs Benfica will take place at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam
Where can I get tickets for Ajax vs Benfica? Ticket information for Ajax vs Benfica can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Ajax vs Benfica on in the UK? Ajax vs Benfica will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Ajax vs Benfica in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Ajax vs Benfica live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
AJAX
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, Schuurs, Martinez, Blind; Alvarez, Gravenberch; Antony, Berghuis, Tadic; Haller
UNAVAILABLE: Pasveer (Injured), Klaiber (Injured), Stekelenburg (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Gorter (Injured), Ihattaren (Fitness)
BENFICA
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Vlachodimos; Gilberto, Otamendi, Vertonghen, Grimaldo; Diogo Goncalves, Weigl, Taarabt, Rafa Silva; Darwin Nunez, Goncalo Ramos
UNAVAILABLE: Seferovic (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
This tie is still very much in the balance after Benfica twice came from behind to tie things up in the first leg but home advantage could play a key factor here as Ajax have been sensational in their own back yard recently. The Eredivisie side have won their last seven matches in all competitions at Johan Cruijff Arena, scoring an eye-watering 34 goals in the process, and they will put Benfica’s resolve to the test here. The Portuguese outfit will aim to stifle their opponents but that is easier said than done when facing the likes of Antony, Dusan Tadic and an-form Sebastian Haller. Ajax have delighted neutrals with their brand of attacking football throughout the competition this season and they are tipped to see off Benfica in normal time here.
