Ajax-Ludogorets is a match valid for the return leg of the Europa League qualifying play-offs and is played on Thursday at 8 p.m.: predictions.
Kudus’ hat-trick (later sold to West Ham) and Brobbey’s goal in the first leg secured qualification to the next Europa League for Ajax. The 4-1 final win away against Ludogorets is a verdict. Tonight will come the hammer blow that will put an end to a double-header that was closed, practically, after only 45minutes.
Yes, because a week ago, the Dutch in Bulgaria at 45′ were leading three to zero showing that they had something more than their opponents. Ludogorets could do little against the technical and physical overpowering of the Steijn-coached team, which has also been reinforced over the summer with the aim of returning to winning at home and beyond. Now, tonight’s match will be a must-win with no chance of the result being overturned. No, really there is not the slightest risk of that happening.
Knowing, however, the mentality of that club that every year manages to bring out some talent and that some talent takes it – see Tahirovic from Roma just in this market session – we can safely say that the match of goals, and of emotions, should still provide some. Yes, Ajax should have fun and perhaps leave some space for the Bulgarian lineup, which does not want to make a bad impression again, however. One thing is certain: the hosts should be able to take the victory.
Kudus, scored a hat trick in the first leg, is now at West Ham.
The Prediction
In a match that at least three total goals should give them away, there is no doubt that Ajax can take a win again, even a wide one. So the Lancers should be able to unlock it already in the first half. Then, given the passerelle that will be there after the result of the first leg, Ludogorets should also be able during the ninety minutes to find the way to the net.
The probable lineups of Ajax-Ludogorets
- AJAX (4-2-3-1): Gorter; Rensch, Medic, Hato, Salah-Eddine; Tahirovic, van den Boomen; Borges, Godts, Bergwijn; Brobbey.
- LUDOGORETS (4-3-3): Sluga; Witry, Verdon, Sundberg, Heister; Goncalves, Piotrowski, Yordanov; Tekpetey, Seco, Despodov.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 3-1
