Lille vs Ajax Predictions and Betting Tips

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The Stade Pierre Mauroy is the stage for this highly-anticipated encounter as Lille go up against Ajax. Of all the 16 games at this stage, this is arguably one of those games that could go either way given the quality on both sides. Read on for our tips and predictions.

Ajax won both games in the doubleheader last layer by both sides in last season’s UEFA Champions League group stage. However, this matchup is expected to be more competitive given the profess of the French side-now currently league leaders.

Highly-spirited encounter on the cards

The home side is currently in the form of their life given that they’re at the summit of the Ligue 1. Usually, PSG, at this stage, will be miles ahead of the rest. This season’s case is different with Lille leading the pack. However, the lead was cut from three to one last weekend as the dropped points against Brest- One would think they had their sights on Thursday’s fixture. It is then left to see if they have the stuff of champions with the defending champions hot on their heels.

Ajax, unlike their opponents have a healthy lead at the top of the Dutch football league. The Amsterdam-based side is six points clear of closest rivals PSV. On top of that, they have a game in hand and will most likely go nine clear when it is played. In their most recent game, they secured their eighth straight wins in all competitions by beating Heracles Amelo via a 2-0 scoreline.

Lille vs Ajax Team News

Burak Yilmaz is out injured while Andre and Xeka are both suspended. With regards to the visitors, January signing Sebastian Haller is unregistered and will therefore be unavailable alongside Onana who was recently banned for doping. Idrissi is out injured.

Lille possible starting XI:

Maignan; Celik, Fonte, Djalo, Mandava; Bamba, Renato, Soumare, Araujo; Ikone, Yazici

Ajax possible starting XI:

Stekelenburg; Taglifico, Blind, Schurrs, Mazraoui; Klassen, Gravenberch, Alvarez; Neres, Tadic, Antony

Lille vs Ajax Prediction: 1-1

Both sides head into this game in brilliant form taking into account their recent results. Ajax, without Haller, will be something to watch out for given his contribution to the side since the striker has been instrumental since he signed. However, they still have players who could hurt the Lille backline who haven’t conceded in their last eight games. Nonetheless, we would go with a goal-scoring draw for this game as we can’t quite see a clear winner.