The last head-to-head meeting took place on October 5, 2023, and ended with a 1-1 draw. The overall statistics of their encounters indicate three matches, with Ajax winning in two of them, while AEK Athens has yet to defeat their upcoming opponent, resulting in one game ending in a draw.
Ajax
Ajax currently occupies the last place in the group B standings, having a disappointing performance in the current tournament. The team has lost three consecutive matches and is in a very poor emotional state. The coaching staff led by John van ‘t Schip will make maximum efforts to still secure a place in the European competition in the spring.
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AEK
AEK is positioned in the third spot in the group B standings and has excellent chances of making it to the playoffs of the Conference League. Despite losing three consecutive matches, which has had a significantly negative impact on the players’ morale, a successful start allows the team under the guidance of Matias Almeyda to seriously consider advancing to the European spring competition.
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Prediction
Our expert pick:
Ajax has had a disappointing performance throughout this tournament, struggling significantly throughout the season. Even the chance that emerged in the final stretch will be very challenging to capitalize on. AEK, after three wins in the last four matches, feels confident in their abilities. Therefore, the main task for them will be to prevent the opponent from gaining the maximum number of points. We believe that in this confrontation, a tense battle should be expected on every inch of the field. Therefore, there won't be a large number of goals, as both teams are likely to focus on defensive play. The bet is on the total under three goals, offered with odds of 1.82. The opponents will try to play for a victory, but it's unlikely that scoring will be the top priority. Instead, the main emphasis may be on defense, where the away team looks more promising. The players of "Ajax" have been making too many mistakes. Bet: AEK will not lose. The odds for this option are 1.85. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.82. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
