Standard Liege vs Ajax
UEFA Europa League – Matchday 6
Date: Thursday, 8th December 2016,
Kick-Off at 20:05 UK
Venue: Stade Maurice Dufrasne, Liege.
Standard Liege vs Ajax match is going to be held on 8th December at Stade Maurice Dufrasne. It’s an important football clash between Belgium and Netherlands football clubs where it’s a must win game for Standard Liege to make confirm their progress into next knockout round of UEFA Europa League. Standard Liege registered a 4-1 home win against Zulte-Waregem and Ajax registered a 2-0 home win against Groningen in their previous league matches.
At the moment, Standard Liege has performed medium with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in a row along with 2nd position in Group – G of UEFA Europa League 2016/17. In other side Ajax has performed well with 4 wins, 1 draw along with top position in Europa League group table. Standard Liege will start the match as favourite against Ajax in their crucial home fixture of UEFA Europa League at Stade Maurice Dufrasne.
Standard Liege vs Ajax: Head-to-head stats
Ajax defeated Standard Liege by a solitary goal when the teams met on matchday 2 of the competition this season. This is the lone meeting between the two sides in a UEFA tournament.
Standard Liege has a poor record against teams from Dutch Eredivisie. They managed only 1 win from 7 encounters, while they drew 2 and lost 4. The record at home is 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss from three matches.
Ajax have a good record against teams from Belgium after winning in 9 of the 15 meetings so far, while they drew 2 and lost 4. Their record while playing in Belgium from 7 matches is 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses.
Standard Liege vs Ajax: Prediction
Standard Liege are unbeaten at home in the group stage matches this season, but both are draws. Ajax is a far superior opponent than Celta Vigo and Panathinaikos. Since the Dutch side has already secured the top spot in the group, it is very likely that they come here without their key players. This could play straight into the hands of the hosts who are desperate for a win with a healthy margin.
Standard Liege vs Ajax: Bet Tips
Standard Liege to win first-half at 16/11 (2.45)
Over 2.5 goals at 1/1 (2.00).