UEFA Champions League: Ajax vs Benfica live
Preview
Another enticing second leg clash of the Champions League last 16 as Ajax host Benfica at the Johan Cruijff Arena at 8:00pm (GMT). Both teams played out a 2-2 draw in the first leg.
Ajax come into this game after a 3-2 win away at SC Cambuur in the Eredivise league. The home side are unbeaten in the Champions League this season with six wins and a draw. Ajax have four wins in their last six games across all competitions, losing and drawing a game each. Ajax are also unbeaten in their last four games at home across all competitions, winning all four games.
Benfica have two wins from their last six Champions League games this season, losing two games and drawing two games. The away side are unbeaten in their last six games across all competitions, winning and drawing three games each. Benfica come into this game after a 1-1 draw at home to FC Vizela in the Primeira Liga. Benfica are also unbeaten in their last three away games across all competitions, winning two games and drawing a game.
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Head-to-head
Ajax are unbeaten in their last four games against Benfica, winning two games and drawing two games. Their recent Champions League matchup ended in a 2-2 draw in Portugal.
Prediction
Ajax will pull up immensely on Tuesday night so the away side will have to make sure they bring their A game. Anything apart from Ajax qualifying for the next round could come as a surprise, and with the home crowd behind them, I expect Ajax to win this game comfortably.
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