UEFA Champions League 2018-19 – Juventus vs Ajax Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Juventus vs Ajax kick off? Tuesday 16th April, 20:00 (UK)
Where is Juventus vs Ajax being played? Allianz Stadium
What television channel is Juventus vs Ajax on in the UK? BT Sport 3
Where can I stream Juventus vs Ajax in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match online via the BT Sport website
Where can I get tickets for Juventus vs Ajax?
Juventus – https://www.juventus.com/it/tickets/prices-and-purchasing/index.php
Ajax – https://www.ajax.nl/tickets.htm
HEAD-TO-HEAD
All-time meetings: Juventus W6, Ajax W2, D5
THE TEAM NEWS
JUVENTUS
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Szczesny; Joao Cancelo, Rugani, Bonucci, Alex Sandro; Bentancur, Khedira, Pjanic; Bernardeschi, Mandzukic, Cristiano Ronaldo
Unavailable: Caceres (Injured), Cuadrado (Ineligible), Chiellini (Injured)
Doubtful: Can (Injured), Matuidi (Injured), Douglas Costa (Injured)
AJAX
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Blind, Veltman; Schone, Van de Beek, De Jong; Ziyech, Tadic, David Neres
Unavailable: Eiting (Injured), Cerny (Injured), Bande (Injured), Tagliafico (Suspended)
Doubtful: De Jong (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
This match is finely poised after a 1-1 tie in the first leg and Juventus will be confident of taking control in this second leg. Ajax will play their natural game as they have to score in Turin, and while there should be goals at both ends, expect more Ronaldo magic to clinch it for Juve.
