Ajax - Benfica review: Difficult to predict as the first leg

Ajax will be very strong at Johan Cruyff Arena

Since the first leg in Portugal, Ajax have played 4 matches with good results of 3 wins and 1 loss. The loss to Wilem II was likened to an accident, not necessarily because Eric ten Hag's team declined. Immediately after that, they beat big rival AZ Alkmaar and had 2 more consecutive victories. The home team's momentum is very good and Benfica promises to be the next victim.

Ajax in the first leg, although playing away, still showed superiority over their opponents. Even without the own goal by "goal maker" Haller, the Dutch team could have temporarily "poned high" before returning to their home ground. In the last 3 matches scoring 7 goals, the disastrous attack of Ten Hag's spearheads is still very formidable, confident enough to do the same against Benfica.

This is considered a period of somewhat declining form for the white team. Before and after the first leg against Benfica, Ajax were still strong but had 2 different nuances. Before that, they were the team that had scored many goals and kept the fewest goals possible (3 matches before the first leg against Benfica, Ajax scored 13 goals and did not allow a goal). Therefore, a little worry will come tonight but not too much to worry about.

Benfica will play "green"

The home match, despite being considered weaker by the team, did not show that. Playing in pairs with Ajax is something that not many teams in Europe dare to do at this time, but Verissimo and his team have played well, even playing well with this "di vu ngan" approach.

Ajax has problems in defense, Benfica has found out if watching the opponent's recent videos in the warm-up matches for this rematch. Yaremchuk and Ramos are the strikers expected to make the most of the gaps to punish their opponents.

If Ajax lost 1 match in the run, Benfica said no to 7 consecutive defeats in all competitions. If we look at the results like the 2-1 score against Portimonense, many negative reviews will surround Everton and their teammates.

In fact, in the previous match, Benfica was also held to a draw by weaker opponent Vizela right at home. However, on the other hand, those difficult matches were still overcome, proving that the Portuguese team still knows how to gain an advantage in all circumstances.

Ajax is very strong but Benfica is not weak. Although considered to be better, if he is forced to play in the extra half, it is unknown whether Johan Cruyff Arena will become a nightmare night for the home team or not.