Match Analysis: Ajax vs Jagiellonia Bialystok
Date and Time: 29 August 2024 at 18:00 UTC
Stadium: Johan Cruijff ArenA
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Referee: Maurizio Mariani
Recent Performance
Ajax:
1. Jagiellonia Bialystok 1-4 Ajax (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
2. NAC Breda 2-1 Ajax (18 Aug 2024, Eredivisie)
3. Ajax 0-1 Panathinaikos (15 Aug 2024, Europa League)
4. Ajax 1-0 SC Heerenveen (11 Aug 2024, Eredivisie)
5. Panathinaikos 0-1 Ajax (8 Aug 2024, Europa League)
Jagiellonia Bialystok:
1. GKS Katowice 3-1 Jagiellonia Bialystok (25 Aug 2024, Poland)
2. Jagiellonia Bialystok 1-4 Ajax (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
3. Jagiellonia Bialystok 2-4 Cracovia (17 Aug 2024, Poland)
4. Bodoe/Glimt 4-1 Jagiellonia Bialystok (13 Aug 2024, Champions League)
5. Jagiellonia Bialystok 0-1 Bodoe/Glimt (7 Aug 2024, Champions League)
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Head to Head:
1. Jagiellonia Bialystok 1-4 Ajax (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
Predicted Lineups:
Ajax (4-3-3 Formation):
– Goalkeeper: Remko Pasveer (No. 22)
– Defenders: Devyne Rensch (No. 2), Josip Šutalo (No. 37), Youri Baas (No. 15), Jorrel Hato (No. 4)
– Midfielders: Steven Berghuis (No. 23), Jordan Henderson (No. 6), Kenneth Taylor (No. 8)
– Forwards: Carlos Borges (No. 11), Chuba Akpom (No. 10), Mika Godts (No. 39)
Jagiellonia Bialystok (4-2-3-1 Formation):
– Goalkeeper: Slawomir Abramowicz (No. 50)
– Defenders: Michal Sacek (No. 16), Mateusz Skrzypczak (No. 72), Jetmir Haliti (No. 4), Joao Moutinho (No. 44)
– Midfielders: Nene (No. 8), Jaroslaw Kubicki (No. 14)
– Forwards: Darko Churlinov (No. 21), Jesus Imaz Balleste (No. 11), Kristoffer Hansen (No. 99), Afimico Pululu (No. 10)
Match Evaluation:
Ajax’s Strengths & Weaknesses:
– Strengths:
– Strong attacking unit with goals coming from multiple players.
– Comprehensive 4-1 victory in the first leg boosts confidence.
– Experienced midfield with the likes of Steven Berghuis and Jordan Henderson providing control.
– Weaknesses:
– Inconsistent domestic form with losses to NAC Breda.
– Defense has shown vulnerability in certain matches, needing more consistency.
Jagiellonia Bialystok’s Strengths & Weaknesses:
– Strengths:
– Capable of scoring goals, although their defensive weaknesses are glaring.
– Potential for surprise plays through their attacking talents like Afimico Pululu and Jesus Imaz Balleste.
– Weaknesses:
– Poor defensive record, highlighted by conceding four goals to Ajax in the first leg.
– Recent form suggests struggles in both domestic and European competitions.
– Away games have been particularly challenging.
Prediction:
Result: Given Ajax’s dominant performance in the first leg and their superior squad depth, they are likely to secure another victory at home. Jagiellonia Bialystok’s defensive frailties are expected to be exploited once again by Ajax’s attacking prowess.
Predicted Final Score:
Ajax 3-0 Jagiellonia Bialystok
Potential Goalscorers:
– Ajax: Chuba Akpom, Carlos Borges, Kenneth Taylor
This prediction takes into account the recent performances, individual player contributions, and historical head-to-head outcomes.
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