Ajax vs Celta Vigo Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview
Ajax play host to Celta Vigo in the Europa League. Read the match predictions to find out why a home win is the betting tip for this match at the Amsterdam Arena. These sides played out a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture but it’s Ajax who are top of the group.
Ajax vs Celta Vigo Preview
Ajax are without Nemanja Gudelj, so Lasse Schone is expected to continue in midfield. Hakim Ziyech scored in the reverse fixture and grabbed the winner against Excelsior at the weekend. Amin Younes got the other goal in Spain and was withdrawn early along with Bertrand Traore on Saturday, presumably to keep them fresh for this.
Celta Vigo had Iago Aspas at the double against Las Palmas and he’s likely to keep John Guidetti out of the side here. Fabien Orellana is a doubt after coming off injured in that match and could be replaced by Alvar Lemos or Guiseppe Rossi. Daniel Wass could get the nod ahead of Hernandez in midfield.
Team Predictions Ajax vs Celta Vigo
Ajax 4-3-3 formation: Onana; Dijks, Viergever, Sanchez, Veltman; Ziyech, Schone, Klassen; Younes, Dolberg, Traore
Celta Vigo 4-3-3 formation: Blanco; Planas, Fontas, Gomez, Roncaglia; Sene, Wass, Radoja; Sisto, Aspas, Rossi
Ajax vs Celta Vigo Betting Tips
- Ajax have won 8 drawn 2 and lost 0 of their last 10 matches
- Celta Vigo have won 6 drawn 3 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Ajax have scored an average of 2.8 goals and conceded an average of 0.7 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Celta Vigo have scored an average of 2.2 goals and conceded an average of 1.5 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Ajax’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Celta Vigo’s previous 10 matches
Ajax vs Celta Vigo Prediction
Ajax’s 13 game unbeaten run stretches back to August when they were knocked out of the Champions League to join this competition. They’ll have been disappointed to draw in Spain but will remain top of the group by avoiding defeat here. They followed up with a meritorious 1-1 draw away at league leaders Feyenoord, then eased to a 1-6 success against Kozakken Boys in the Dutch Cup and won 1-0 against Excelsior in their latest Eredivisie match.
Celta Vigo have been shipping goals left, right and centre. A 5-0 drubbing at Villarreal preceded the draw with Ajax and they were unable to keep a clean sheet when hammering a sorry Deportivo la Coruna side 4-1. Last time out, their defensive frailties were all to evident in a 3-3 draw at Las Palmas.
The onus is on Ajax to attack, as they are the home side but it may be wise for them to play on the counter and catch Celta Vigo when they over-commit. Either way, I can see the Dutch side bagging a goal or two as the visitors have a porous defence. If Iago Aspas gets the nod then Celta Vigo may well get on the scoresheet but it will most likely be a consolation.
Free Betting Tips
Match Prediction
AJAX at 19/20 with bet365
Over/Under Prediction
OVER 2.5 goals at Evs with bwin
Correct Score Prediction
AJAX 3-1 at 16/1 with William Hill
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