Borussia Dortmund vs Ajax Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 01/11/2021, 13:00  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 03/11/2021 at 08:33 in Champions League Predictions

Borussia Dortmund have won all their matches since losing 4-0 to Ajax; they are set to host Ajax on Match Day 4 in Group C. The two go to this game separated by three points; Dortmund second on six points and Ajax top with nine points. Dortmund have improved defensively in the last two matches, with two straight clean sheets, and this will be a test of that, facing one of the top attacking sides in Europe. They’ve also maintained their attacking potency even in the absence of Erling Haaland, and going to this game they have scored two or more goals in four of the last five. Thorgan Hazard has been a key man here, with three goals in the last two matches and he will hope to carry on against Ajax. At home, Dortmund have a really impressive run; they’ve won seven straight games and in the last 10 they’ve won nine. They’ve also scored in all of their last nine home matches in the Champions League.

Ajax head to this game having been held to a 0-0 draw by Hercules in the Eredivisie. That was their fourth straight clean sheet and they will be hoping for a return to winning ways here. A win would secure top spot for them in this group and the Dutch side has reason to believe they can do it, having won 4-0 at home. Sebastian Haller has been in good form for the team, with three goals in the last four matches and he will be a man in focus here. Ajax have rarely had problems playing away from home and they should be able to match the Dortmund challenge here. They are unbeaten in 23 away matches and in the Champions League, they have five wins, four draws and a loss in the last 10 away from home.