Match Details
The match between Ajax and AEK Athens FC is scheduled to take place on December 14, 2023, at the Johan Cruijff Arena. It is a UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Matchday 6 fixture. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 2.05, Draw – 3.96, Away Winner – 3.64.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Ajax and AEK Athens FC have faced each other in the past on three occasions. In their most recent encounter in the UEFA Europa League, they played out a 1-1 draw. However, in their two previous meetings in the UEFA Champions League during the 2018 season, Ajax emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-0 at home and 2-0 away.
Team Form: Ajax
Ajax has been performing well recently, winning four out of their last six matches across all competitions. They have scored a total of 17 goals while conceding ten during this period. In terms of their performance in the UEFA Europa League Group Stage so far, Ajax has struggled to find success with no wins from five matches. They currently sit at the bottom of Group B with just two points and a goal difference of -5.
In their most recent match against Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie, Ajax secured a hard-fought victory with a scoreline of 2-1. Goals from Brian Ebenezer Adjei Brobbey and Steven Bergwijn ensured all three points for Ajax.
Team Form: AEK Athens FC
AEK Athens FC has had mixed results recently, winning three out of their last six matches away from home across various competitions. During this period, they scored five goals while conceding only three goals. In the UEFA Europa League Group Stage, AEK Athens FC has managed to secure one win and one draw from five matches. They currently sit in third place in Group B with four points and a goal difference of -4.
In their most recent match against Panetolikos in the Super League 1, the match was postponed and no goals were scored.
Key Players
For Ajax, Brian Ebenezer Adjei Brobbey has been in fine form recently, scoring nine goals and providing four assists in 21 appearances. Steven Bergwijn has also made significant contributions with eight goals and two assists in 20 appearances.
AEK Athens FC will be relying on the likes of Steven Zuber, who has found the back of the net five times this season while also providing one assist. Mijat Gaćinović has also been influential with three goals to his name.
Statistical Insights
Ajax’s recent performances have seen them score an average of 2.83 goals per game across all competitions, while conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. On the other hand, AEK Athens FC has averaged 0.83 goals scored per game and conceded an average of only 0.5 goals per game away from home.
Based on their current form and historical head-to-head record, it is expected that Ajax will dominate possession and create more scoring opportunities during this match.
Prediction: Ajax 3-1 AEK Athens FC
Considering Ajax’s strong attacking prowess and their need for a win to boost their chances in the UEFA Europa League Group Stage, it is predicted that they will emerge victorious with a comfortable margin against AEK Athens FC. However, AEK Athens FC’s solid defensive record could limit Ajax’s goal-scoring opportunities but may not be enough to prevent them from conceding.
