Round of 16 – Benfica vs Ajax Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Benfica vs Ajax taking place? Benfica vs Ajax will take place on Wednesday 23rd February, 2022 at 20:00 (UK)
Where is Benfica vs Ajax taking place? Benfica vs Ajax will take place at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon
Where can I get tickets for Benfica vs Ajax? Ticket information for Benfica vs Ajax can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Benfica vs Ajax on in the UK? Benfica vs Ajax will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Benfica vs Ajax in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Benfica vs Ajax live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
BENFICA
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Vlachodimos; Lazaro, Otamendi, Vertonghen, Grimaldo; Weigl, Joao Mario, Taarabt, Paulo Bernardo; Rafa Silva, Darwin Nunez
UNAVAILABLE: Seferovic (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
AJAX
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Pasveer; Mazraoui, Timber, Martinez, Blind; Klaassen, Alvarez, Berghuis; Antony, Haller, Tadic
UNAVAILABLE: Brobbey (Injured), Klaiber (Injured), Stekelenburg (Injured), Ihattaren (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Ajax impressed greatly during the group stage as one of three teams who have won all six Champions League games so far and their relentless form has continued domestically since the conclusion of the group stage. Erik ten Hag’s men have won their last ten games in all competitions and are being touted by some as dark horses to go all the way in the Champions League. First they must navigate their way past Benfica, who came through a tricky group containing Bayern Munich and Barcelona to reach this stage. The Portuguese outfit will aim to keep things tight across both legs but that is easier said than done against this fearless Ajax side so taking the visitors in the double chance market looks sensible, with either a draw or a win for the Dutch champions offering returns.
