Champions League Ajax vs Dynamo Kiev

Champions League Ajax vs Dynamo Kiev

Both teams are aiming for a qualifying round for the Champions League group stage.

State of form

In search of a title of champion of the Netherlands since 2014, Ajax must realize a full season and it begins with a qualification for the next League of Champions. Second in the Eredivise championship in the 2017-2018 financial year, Kasper Dolberg’s team-mates easily eliminated Sturm Graz (5-1 overall) and Standard Liege (5-2 in both) previous rounds. The Dutch championship having resumed its rights 10 days ago, Ajax has started very badly in its championship, with a draw conceded at home against the modest team Héraclès (1-1). On the other hand, last Saturday, the Amstellodamois went to impose on the lawn of VVV-Venlo (0-1).
In front, the Dynamo Kiev has perfectly started its championship (4 games, 4 wins). Indeed, the Ukrainians beat Vorskla, FC Lviv, Shakhtar Donestk and Oleksandria and without conceding a goal. The men of the Ukrainian capital are very strong defensively since the beginning of the season. They conceded only one goal (Slavia Prague) in 7 contested matches. Leader of the Ukrainian championship and winner of the SuperCoupe of Ukraine in preamble (1-0 against Shakhtar), Dynamo Kiev eliminated Slavia Prague (3-1 in the aggregate of the two games) in the 3rd qualifying round for the League of Champions, thanks to a solid home performance (2-0).

The staff for Ajax vs Dynamo Kiev

Repatriated by his training club, the aging Daley Blind is the big rookie of Ajax this season. On the other hand, the coach Erik Ten Hag will have to compose without Dolberg (titular), Veltman (titular), Bandé, El Azzoui, Neres Campos (titular) and the old captain Sinkgraven (long-term wounded). As for him, Justin Kluivert has been transferred to AS Roma. Author of 4 goals in 4 Champions League matches, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar will be present.
Opposite, no injury is to report. The pair of very strong central Shabanov and Kadar should be aligned during this move. Spearhead in attack (3 goals in the last 4 games), young Slovenian international Verbic is a great rookie.

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In doubt since a good season, Ajax does not look at best before facing the Ukrainian club. For this match, we think that Dynamo Kiev, very experienced in European games, can hang the former club Johan Cruyff in a game that we see poor in goals given the defensive strength of Ukrainians. Draw or Victory Dynamo Kiev

Betting Tips: Under 2.5 goals
Odds: 1.70