Ajax vs Tottenham: Champions League Semi-Final Preview
Match Preview
The second leg of the Champions League semi-final between Ajax and Tottenham will take place at the Johan Cruyff Arena on May 8th, 2019. Ajax hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg and are the favorites to advance to the final. Tottenham will need to score at least two goals to have a chance of progressing. It’s going to be an exciting match, with both sides looking to secure a place in the final.
Team News
Tottenham will be without Harry Kane for the second leg, as he is still recovering from a serious injury. However, Son Heung-min is available after serving his suspension for the first leg. Ajax will be looking to maintain their strong form, but they will be without the injured Daley Blind for the second leg.
Betting Odds
Ajax are the favorites to advance to the final, with odds of -300. Tottenham are the underdogs, with odds of +250. The odds for a draw are +350.
Betting Tips
Given Ajax’s strong form and home advantage, betting on them to win or draw is a safe bet. However, for those looking for a riskier bet, Tottenham to score two or more goals could be an option. The odds for this are 9/1. Also, considering Ajax’s impressive scoring record, a bet on them scoring in an exciting game with at least three goals could be appealing, with odds of 20/21 (1.95).
Prediction
Although Tottenham have been strong and stingy at home, Ajax have scored 160 goals in all competitions this season and have bagged in ten straight Champions League games. Therefore٫ a 2-1 victory for Ajax is a likely outcome٫ with odds of 33/4.
Lineups
The lineups for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final between Ajax and Tottenham are not yet available. However, we can expect to see the following players feature for both sides⁚
Ajax⁚
- Goalkeeper⁚ Onana
- Defenders⁚ De Ligt, Blind, Veltman, Tagliafico
- Midfielders⁚ Schone, De Jong, Ziyech
- Forwards⁚ Neres, Tadic, van de Beek
Tottenham⁚
- Goalkeeper⁚ Lloris
- Defenders⁚ Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Sanchez
- Midfielders⁚ Winks, Dier, Eriksen
- Forwards⁚ Son, Kane, Lucas
The lineups will likely be confirmed closer to the match.
Where to Watch
The second leg of the Champions League semi-final between Ajax and Tottenham will be broadcast live on BT Sport 2 in the UK. The match will kick off at 8pm BST on May 8th, 2019. You can also stream the match live on the BT Sport app or website.
The second leg of the Champions League semi-final between Ajax and Tottenham is set to be a thrilling encounter. Ajax will be looking to hold onto their 1-0 lead from the first leg, while Tottenham will be desperate to score at least two goals to progress. The match is sure to be a close one, but Ajax have the edge, especially after scoring 160 goals in all competitions this season. They are the team to watch!