Jefferson Alfaro
One of the best matches to be played in these UEFA Europa League playoffs will be the clash between Ajax vs Union Berlin, two teams that will meet for the first time in a European tournament and that are in great form.
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Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Ajax vs Union Berlin Europa League Playoffs First Leg on February 16, 2023
- Where: Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- When: Thursday, February 16, 2023, 12:45 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Ajax (-108) / Tie (+265) / Union Berlin (+290)
- Asian Handicap: Ajax (-0.5, -103) /Union Berlin (+0.5, -109)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-108) / Under (-114)
- Both teams score: Yes (-129) / No (-103)
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Ajax
Ajax’s bid to reach the round of 16 of the Champions League has been unsuccessful, which was expected since they were grouped with teams like Napoli and Liverpool.
Nonetheless, this tournament aligns well with their capabilities and remains favorable for their interests. Ajax will have the chance to start this key at home, having won 3-1 against Waalwijk last weekend.
While the level of competition will be different against their upcoming opponent, Ajax’s recent record against German teams is not negative. They are currently unbeaten in the last four encounters, with two draws and two wins.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Geronimo Rulli; Devyne Rensch, Edson Alvarez, Jurriën Timber, Owen Wijndal; Steven Berghuis, Kenneth Taylor, Davy Klaassen; Mohammed Kudus, Dusan Tadic, Francisco Conceição.
Betting on Union Berlin
Union Berlin surprisingly failed to finish first in the Europa League group stage, even though they were up against opponents who, at first glance, were in a lower category than them. However, the team’s current campaign cannot be faulted, especially in the Bundesliga, where they are in second place, one point behind Bayern Munich.
In addition, they scored a 2-1 win over Leipzig at the weekend, their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions, so they will be at their best on home soil.
Probable lineup (3-5-2): Frederik Rønnow; Danilho Doekhi, Robin Knoche, Diogo Leite; Josip Juranovic, Aïssa Laïdouni, Rani Khedira, Paul Seguin, Niko Gießelmann; Kevin Behrens, Sheraldo Becker.
JefeBet Prediction
In their sole prior encounter, these two teams drew 2-2 in a friendly, a scoreline that could very well repeat itself in their upcoming clash.
This prediction stems from the fact that both teams prioritize an attacking style of play, particularly the home team, who have found the back of the net in their last six games. However, they have suffered defeats in their previous two European matches played on their turf, making them vulnerable to exploitation by the visiting German squad. The latter has demonstrated their scoring prowess by netting a minimum of two goals in their most recent five matches.
As a result, fans can expect an engaging battle where both teams will have ample opportunities to showcase their offensive capabilities on the scoreboard.
Prediction: Both teams score: YES (AJA 2-1 UNI).
