On Tuesday, September 17th, Ajax will face Inter in the first round of the UEFA Champions League. The match starts at 21:00 CET, and here’s an overview of the upcoming game.
Ajax vs Inter: Match Preview
Ajax is back in the UEFA Champions League, beginning their campaign at home where they have been in excellent form. In the Eredivisie, they have won all their home games this season with scores of 2-0, 2-0, and 3-1. However, they have drawn two matches away, which has affected their overall standing. Currently, Ajax is near the top of the league, trailing the leaders by just one point.
Inter reached the Champions League final last season but lost 0-5. Following this defeat, they changed head coaches, with Cristian Chivu taking over from Simone Inzaghi. Their new season has not been smooth; after a strong 5-0 win against Torino, they lost 1-2 to Udinese and then faced a nail-biting match against Juventus, ending in a 3-4 loss. Despite having a strong squad with no injuries, their current performance has raised concerns. A solid start in the Champions League is crucial for them, but winning at Ajax’s home ground will be challenging.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Ajax is unbeaten in their last six matches, with three wins and three draws.
- Inter has lost their last two games.
- Ajax has scored in six consecutive matches, while Inter has scored in their last six games as well.
- Ajax has not lost at home since May, with two draws and several wins.
- The last clash between these teams was in 2008, where Inter won 1-0.
- No more than two goals have been scored in the last three meetings between these clubs.
Probable Lineups
- Ajax: Jaros; Gaaei, Itakura, Baas, Wijndal; Regeer, Taylor, Klaassen; Berghuis, Weghorst, Godts
- Inter: Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
Prediction
With Inter’s rocky start to the season, this is a significant chance for Ajax, especially on their home turf. Nonetheless, Inter has the talent and experience to challenge. A good bet might be that both teams will score.