Following a highly-competitive first leg, Ajax travel to the Italian capital to face Roma for the conclusion of this quarterfinals tie. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

Ajax were left to rue their missed chances as Roma pulled off a brilliant comeback victory in the first leg as they went on to win 2-1. Can they book a place in the semifinals as they head into this game a goal down?

Roma keen on going all the way

Paulo Fonseca’s side hasn’t enjoyed the best domestic campaign, however, they seem to mean business in Europe as they head into yet another Europa League game in search of yet another victory. They have won all but one of their games in the Europa League this season- the final group stage game against CSKA Sofia in which they had already made it through to the knockout. They followed that up with the hard-fought win in Ajax with yet another close victory against Bologna over the weekend.

Same old story for Ajax?

Ajax are well on course to win their fourth straight Eredivisie title. That is on its own a terrific achievement, however, they would certainly want to etch their names onto a European title having come close several times. A brilliant comeback victory would be needed this Thursday if they’re to give themselves a chance at the Europa League title. Can they manage to achieve this feat?

Roma vs Ajax Team News

Roma possible starting XI:

Pau Lopez; Mancini, Cristante, Ibañez; Karsdorp, Villar, Veretout, Calafiori; Pellegrini, Pedro; Džeko

Ajax possible starting XI:

Stekelenburg; Klaiber, Timber, Martínez, Tagliafico; Álvarez, Klaassen, Gravenberch; Antony, Tadić, Neres

Roma vs Ajax Prediction: 1-2

Ajax created enough chances to win the first leg by at least a goal but failed to finish them off. As such, if they can manage to play at a similar intensity, which is what they would most likely do, we expect them to go through to the last four.