Ajax vs Lille Predictions and Betting Tips
The second leg of the Europa League last 32 games is set for this Thursday with teams looking to book themselves a place in the last 16. Our focus for this one will be at the Amsterdam Arena as Ajax look to defend their one-goal advantage against Lille. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Ajax pulled off a late comeback victory in the first leg to secure a narrow advantage heading into the second. Lille, via Timothy Weah, took the lead on the 72nd-minute mark. They went on to lose the game in the final minutes as Ten Hag’s troops fired in from Tadic and Bobbey in the 87th and 89th minute.
The league leaders go at each other once again
Following that impressive victory in France, Ajax went on to continue their winning run in the league to seven games last weekend. The made light work of Sparta Rotterdam as they out four pay their opponents with Haller grabbing a brace. The game eventually ended 4-2 as the leaders still maintain that six-point gap having played a game less.
Just like their opponents, Lille also continued their amazing domestic form as they picked up three points to maintain their position at the summit. With an impressive 4-1 win away at Lorient last weekend, it is then left to see how well they would perform on away soil having lost just one away league match.
Ajax vs Lille Team News
Burak Yilmaz is injured for the bhsitors while Mazraoui, Haller, and Onana are all unavailable for the hosts.
Ajax possible starting XI:
Sketelenburg; Taglifico, Blind, Martinez, Timber; Klassen, Alvarez, Kudus; Antony, Neres, Tadic
Lille possible starting XI:
Maignan; Mandava, Fonte, Botman, Celik; Weah, Renato, Soumare, Ikone; Yazici, Bamba
Ajax vs Lille Prediction: 2-1
Ajax ended Lille’s eight-game unbeaten run in the first leg played in France a week ago. Lille, however, didn’t show signs of having their momentum being brought to an abrupt end taking into account their performance over the weekend. Nonetheless, one can’t deny that it would be hard to see anything other than the home side progressing to the last 16 having secured an advantage and two very important away goals.
