Liverpool vs Ajax Prediction 01.12.2020

Here's our Liverpool vs Ajax Prediction analysis: A potentially exciting game awaits us at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Tuesday night, as English champions Liverpool lock horns with Dutch heavyweights Ajax in a crucial Champions League group stage game.

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Match status: 2020/21 Champions League - Group Stage
Kick-off: Tuesday 01 Dec 2020, 08:00pm CET
 Venue: Anfield (Liverpool)

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Over the years, Ajax have cemented their stature as European giants, thanks to their fantastic performances in continental competitions. This season, they are plying their trade in the Champions League, and impressing with their showings.

ten Hag’s charges have amassed a whopping seven points from their nine matches to occupy second-place on the log. However, they are in a precarious situation, with Atalanta breathing heavy down their necks. de Joden will need a positive result here, to climb up the ladder.

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It hasn’t been the ideal start to the Premier League campaign for Liverpool, who are struggling to grind out results like they managed last season. For all their struggles, the Reds sit second on the log, level on points with table-toppers Tottenham.

This just comes to show how resilient this Liverpool side are. Despite suffering major injury blows this term, Klopp’s charges remain in contention for the league title, and are still giving opposition teams a run for their money.

With a number of key defensive options sidelined for their previous game against Brighton, Liverpool were found wanting, and were ultimately denied maximum points. An even game it was at the Amex Stadium, the Reds failed to assert their superiority.

Papering over cracks, Diogo Jota hit a rocket into the bottom corner of the net in the 60^th minute to put his side in the driving seat. However, they were pegged back late on, with Brighton’s Gross stepping up to convert from the penalty spot to secure a 1-1 result.

As things stand, Liverpool are on a horrendous two-game winless run, and will be eager to set the record straight with an emphatic win in this fixture. With seven points from four matches, the Reds occupy top-spot in Group D.

Should they regain their footing, Klopp’s men should have it relatively easy against Ajax, who are also pushing for a spot in the CL knockout rounds. So far, the Jews have not put a foot wrong in their bid to secure a top-two finish in their group.

They are in tip-top form in the Eredivisie, leading the way with 27 points from an available 30. Having taken FC Emmen to the cleaners on the weekend, hitting five unanswered goals past them, Ajax will be hopeful of another positive result here to build momentum.

Injured or Suspended Players

Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Ajax: Mohammed Kudus.

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Liverpool vs Ajax Predictions

A very crucial game this one is, Liverpool cannot afford to succumb to defeat to remain in a good position to qualify from Group D. If they play anything like they managed against Atalanta, the Reds could well be dispatched by this tricky Ajax side.

They need one more win to secure a spot in the next round of the CL, and will want to get things wrapped up as soon as possible. Ajax have a potent attacking frontline likely to cause the Reds’ frail defense all sorts of problems.

Also, Liverpool’s attackers will be hungry for goals. As such, this game promises to be action-packed with lots of goal mouth action. Expect no less than two goals between these sides come fulltime. (BTTS & Over 2.5)