Ajax vs Atalanta Predictions

• Ajax and Atalanta drew 2-2 in Bergamo back in October.
• Ajax and Atalanta have kept just two clean sheets in 10 Champions League fixtures between them so far this season.
• Ajax’s home matches have averaged 4.0 goals per 90 minutes in all competitions this season

Crucial Champions League night in Amsterdam

Ajax and Atalanta put it all on the line in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening when the Group D combatants wage war for a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

The Dutch giants trail La Dea by one place and one point ahead of the teams’ pivotal clash at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, and only a victory for de Godenzonen will see them into the competition’s Last 16 alongside group winners Liverpool.

Ajax’s pursuit of that win should ensure that supporters are treated to an open, exciting tussle in the Dutch capital, and the evidence from the first group clash between Atalanta and their hosts suggests the goals markets are the ones worth sticking with for Wednesday’s rematch.

Atalanta and Ajax drew 2-2 in Bergamo when they face off in late October, and with both clubs renowned for their expansive football, another high scoring clash is anticipated when they renew acquaintances this week.

It’s worth noting that Ajax’s assignments in Amsterdam have averaged a whopping 4.0 goals per 90 minutes overall this term, while Atalanta saw over 2.5 goals scored in seven of their last nine Champions League fixtures since December last year.

In addition, the teams have kept just two clean sheets in 10 continental tests between them so far this season, and with both Ajax and Atalanta looking less than watertight in defence in Europe’s elite club competition, the factors indicate that the over 2.5 goals and both teams to score combination should prove a solid pick at the prices quoted.

Our 2-2 correct score prediction mirrors the outcome of the first meeting between Ajax and Atalanta, and though the host’s need for a win is far more pressing, La Dea are unbeaten on the road in the Champions League this term, and their ability to pick up results on their travels could make all the difference again.