Getafe vs Ajax
Europa League
Date: Thursday, 20 February 2020
Kick-off at 17:55 UK/ 18:55 CET
Venue: Coliseum Alfonso Perez (Getafe).
Getafe VS Ajax Match Preview
La Liga surprise package of the Eredivisie champions Ajax host Getafe on one Thursday night's Europa League afternoon kick-off, and what should be one of the highlights of Round Of 32.
There is every chance that it could be next season's Champions League fixture, with the current hosts defied the odds to sit on a raft club with more resources in Spain; they are currently third, behind only Real Madrid and Barcelona, but ahead of the likes of Atletico Madrid, Sevilla and Valencia.
Ajax, meanwhile, showed their European pedigree last season when they were seconds away from reaching the final of the Champions League, before Tottenham Lucas Moura really swung the tie in the dying moments of injury time. They could not make it through the group stage this year, however, and was then dropped into this secondary competition. They currently have a healthy six points in the Eredivisie and will be sure to retain their title.
It is the first competitive meeting between the two sides, Ajax historic European name and number of newcomers Getafe.
News Team
Getafe
Getafe had a real shot at finishing in the top four LaLiga and should continue to play in the Europa League, as they did throughout the group stage.
Rodriguez has been a super sub angel Getafe this season with eight goals from the bench in all competitions. He will start at the front on Thursday unless he was sold to Barcelona.
Raul Garcia is Getafe's first choice left back in the group stage but moved to Real Valladolid in January. The same is true of the Enric Gallego, which appear regularly in the future in Europe, but moved to Osasuna last month.
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): David Soria; Suarez, Dakonam, Cabaço, Olivera; Nyom, ARAMBARRI, Maksimovic, Cucurella; Deyverson, Angel
Not available: Manojlovic (Injured), Antunes (Injured)
doubtful:
Ajax
Daley Blind made a return from a serious heart condition on Sunday after missing two months. He can start here.
Ajax has agreed to sell Hakim Ziyech to Chelsea at the end of this season but he will continue to play for the Dutch club until then.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Bruno Varela; Dest, Alvarez Martinez, Tagliafico; Van de Beek, Gravenberch, Eiting; Ziyech, Tadic, Babylon
Not available: Onana (Suspended), Veltman (Hurt), David Neres (Hurt), Promes (Hurt), Labyad (Hurt), Mazraoui (Injured)
Doubtful: Schuurs (Injured)
Getafe vs Ajax Predictions
Getafe is a podium contender in arguably the best league in Europe, while their opposite numbers come from the Dutch league is relatively low. On top of that, Getafe have the home advantage as well.
Happened, while Ajax is a heavyweight in the Eredivisie, the lack of proper competition is no harm in them in a European fixture. It was really obvious in the way they crumbled under pressure against Tottenham in the CL semi-finals last season, after having momentum.
Thus, it is expected to host Getafe to avoid losses at least Thursday. However, it does give the glory to respect Ajax football has played the last two seasons. They have scored goals in the past two years a lot of these, and apparently in no mood to stop.
Dutch outfit have scored two goals or more in 15 of his previous 20 overall match-ups, and in 16 of the last 21 of their road trip. They also have scored a total of 65 goals this Eredivisie season, from just 22 fixtures, with the next best being only 50 by PSV Eindhoven.
Chances are, expect the guests to score at least once on Thursday, and provide a constant threat Getafe behind.
Getafe vs Ajax Betting Tips
Dual Opportunity: Getafe or Draw @ 1.50 (1/2)
Both Teams Score @ 1.70 (7/10).
