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Rangers vs Ajax: prediction for the Champions League fixture
On Tuesday, Rangers will square off against Ajax in the final game of the Champions League group stage. What to expect from the teams? Look out for our prediction below.
Command Analysis
Rangers
ScotlandRangers reached the Champions League group stage for the first time since 2010. Unfortunately, the team lost five games and conceded 3.8 goals per game on average, which is the worst defensive record in the competition. In theory, the Gers can qualify for the Europa League playoffs, but for that they must beat Ajax by 5 goals, which seems unlikely.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst is under a lot of pressure right now, because Rangers' domestic campaign isn't going perfectly - they dropped points against Livingston (1:1) at home and now are second in the standings, four points behind Celtic. Rangers' attacking record is impressive - they delivered 31 goals in the Premiership.
Souttar, Ofoborh, Lawrence, Kamara, Lundstram, Goldson Helander, and Hagi have all been ruled out of this fixture.
Ajax
NetherlandsAjax are no longer the same formidable team from the season 2018-19. Every year, too many of their players get poached by other clubs, and right now, the Dutch club struggles to deliver consistent results and barely makes it to the Europa League playoffs. This season, they conceded three goals in three straight Champions League games.
In the Eredivisie, on the other hand, Alfred Schreuder's men top the standings with 28 points from 11 games. They have scored 38 goals, and in the last two matches crused Excelsior (7:1) and Waalwijk (4:1).
Kaplan and Ihattaren will not be able to help their team today.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
The hosts didn't lose in 4 of their last 5 home games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet won in 3 of the last 5 games of the hosts.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 games of the visitors.
Tip and bets
The opponents both concede quite a lot this season, and we predict a high-scoring game here. Both sides have quality performers, for instance, Antonio Colak has scored a double against PSV. The Dutch side has Mohammed Kudus, who delivered nine goals in 17 games.
Our prediction — total over 3 goals
Rangers will be enjoying the support of the stands. The team will probably try to slam the door as they wrap up their European campaign. The Gers didn't lose in four of their previous five home games, and we will give them the edge in this fixture.
Second prediction — Rangers to win
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