Ajax vs Union Berlin Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 14/02/2023, 11:08  by Sridhar in Europa League Predictions

Two in-form teams will be on display when continental giants Ajax welcome German surprise package Union Berlin to the Amsterdam Arena on Thursday. This Europa League knockout round play-offs will be played over two legs with this being the first leg. Ajax are coming off a 3-1 win over the weekend that made it four competitive wins in a row. This is a complete change under new coach John Heitinga for Ajax, who have bounced back from the disappointments under old management. The Dutch giants started their European journey in the Champions League this season where they finished third behind Napoli and Liverpool. That included consecutive losses at this venue – a 6-1 thrashing at the hands of Napoli and a 3-0 defeat by Liverpool. The home fans will hope that they can start afresh and take a lead into the second leg and must be praying that Mohammed Kudus can continue his recent red-hot form of four goals across five matches.

Union Berlin won’t be a pushover, especially as they have been flying high in Bundesliga remaining only a point behind leaders Bayern Munich after last weekend. As they get ready for their first continental knock-out experience, Union will hope to ride on their recent form of six straight wins in all competitions. They have qualified for the knockouts finishing second in Group D with four wins and two losses. All those wins have come in a row after starting their commitments with consecutive losses. Another tight game could be on the cards as all six of Union’s Europa League matches in this campaign have finished with a 1-0 scoreline. The visiting fans are likely to put their hopes on Robin Knoche who scored two goals in their group stage matches.