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Ajax v Apoel Nicosia Betting Tips [29 August 2019]
The match
Beaten 2019 UEFA Champions League semi-finalists Ajax face a tough home second leg in the playoffs against Apoel Nicosia. A goalless draw in the first leg mean the tie is precariously placed, with the Dutch giants needing a positive result to earn a return to group action. Going back to their successful run last season, Ajax have lost only two of their 18 European matches in 2018/19 (W10, D6, L2). They defeated Greek side PAOK 5-4 on aggregate, with a 3-2 home win giving them the edge after a 2-2 first leg draw. Ajax have won four of their seven matches against clubs from Cyprus (W4, D2, L1). That includes all three home matches, scoring 16 goals and conceding none. A comeback 3-2 aggregate win over Qarabag in the previous round gave Apoel a chance at earning a group stage place. The Cypriots have a W4, L2 record in the Champions League play-off ties, although both their losses have come in their last three matches. Last season was the first time since 2012/13 that Apoel have failed to reach the group stage of either the Champions League or the Europa League.
Key Statistics
- Ajax have won just one of their last five European home matches (W1, D2, L2).
- The goalless draw in the first leg was the first blank for Ajax after 14 successive European matches.
- Apoel have lost two of their last three Champions League knockout matches.
The bet of our experts
Ajax are generally among the goals and the goalless return in the first leg away against Apoel Nicosia was just their first in 15 European games. There should be goals in this encounter for sure, because there is everything at stake. Interestingly, the visitors can surprise the hosts by holding them to a scoring draw. Ajax should, however, assert their supremacy and win the contest.
Created on 26/08/2019 at 16:08
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