Ajax will welcome Ludogorets to the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam for the second leg of the Europa League play-off clash on Thursday, with kickoff slated for 18:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Ajax are in the driving seat heading into the second leg at home after winning the away leg 1-4 at Ludogorets. They will be confident to add to their lead and seal an emphatic aggregate win in this play-off.
Ludogorets are playing catchup heading into the second leg; they trail by three goals on aggregate and face the prospect of mounting a comeback away to Ajax, which will make it even harder.
Bet hereAjax will focus on dominating the home leg, controlling the match’s tempo by bossing the middle of the pack, and creating high-quality chances through vertical and quick passing.
Ludogorets will look to be solid at the back and compact in midfield. They will use two backs of four in the defensive phase, tuck inside, and defend narrowly, forcing Ajax to play out wide and away from their goal.
Injury Report
Neither side has reported new or significant injury issues ahead of Thursday’s clash.
Prediction
Ajax will win the home leg and prevail on aggregate in this play-off.
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