Ajax vs Atalanta Prediction 09.12.2020

Here's our Ajax vs Atalanta Prediction analysis: One of those games where nothing but victory is considered a failure, Dutch heavyweights Ajax will be battling it out with Atalanta for maximum points in a crunch CL clash at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday night.

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Match status: 2020/21 Champions League - Group Stage
Kick-off: Wednesday 09 Dec 2020, 05:55pm CET
 Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena (Amsterdam)

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Having to wait till the final group stage game to secure qualification to the knockout rounds of the Champions League, Atalanta can only have themselves to blame. Failing to assert dominance in their qualification section, La Dea have been blowing hot-and-cold.

Clashing with struggling Midtjylland on the last matchday, victory would have been enough to get Atalanta over the line. However, the Goddess were made to settle for a point. Now in a precarious situation, the Italian side will need to avoid defeat against Ajax to secure qualification.

Ajax vs Atalanta Team News

The 2018/2019 season is one that will live long in the memories of Ajax supporters. They watched their side stroll to success in the Dutch Eredivisie as always, while also pulling in their weight in the Champions League.

Announcing themselves on the continent that year, Ajax managed to reach the semifinals of the competition before being knocked out by beaten finalists Tottenham Hotspur. Despite their elimination, the Jews must have been proud of their stupendous run of form.

While there were loads of positives to take from their exploits that term, these perks didn’t come without drawbacks. A number of key players attracted interest from top clubs around Europe, with most of them eventually priced out of the club.

Ajax are a well-known selling club, and they will be delighted to have, at least, raked in so much money from those player sales. Having reinvested in the summer transfer window, de Joden are prepared to have another go at Champions League success.

With seven points from five matches, Ajax are placed third on the standings, just a single point shy of this week’s opposition Atalanta. The Italian side are one of the most prolific teams in Europe, and were expected to have it easy in this qualifying section.

Instead of breezing through this group, La Dea have made life difficult for themselves. Shambolic in their previous European clash against Midtjylland, Atalanta couldn’t see off the lowly opposition, ultimately gifting them their first point of the campaign.

In dire need of a result now, Gian Piero Gasperini will be charging his boys to produce a top-drawer performance to effectively topple Ajax in this contest. As both sides aim for that second-spot on the log, brace yourselves for a thrilling clash in the Netherlands.

Injured or Suspended Players

Ajax: Mohammed Kudus, David Neres and Noussair Mazraoui.
Atalanta: Mattia Caldara, Robin Gosens, Aleksey Miranchuk, Sam Lammers and Marco Tumminello.

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Ajax vs Atalanta Predictions

Formerly known for their clinical nature in front of goal, Atalanta’s attack has been very blunt this season. Also, they aren’t doing a great job in defense with a whopping eight goals conceded – a record superior to Midtjylland’s only.

Given Ajax have also conceded a handful of goals – six strikes – we can expect lots of goal mouth action in this fixture. The safest punt will be backing both sides to find the net, with no less two goals on the scoresheet.