Our football match prediction:
Dynamo Kyiv
Match Time & Date:
28/08/2018
20:00 GMT
Prediction: 1-2
Ajax
Ajax will be looking to defend their big lead in the Champions League play-off tie against Dynamo Kiev when the two teams face each other at NSK Olimpijs’kyj in the return leg. The Amsterdammers proved their worth in the first leg and, as a result, they are on the verge of booking their place in the group stages of the elite competition. Summer signing Dusan Tadic found the net in the 3-1 win over Dynamo Kiev and the former Southampton winger will be one of the men to watch in the away team. The Ukrainians are no longer sharp as they used to be few seasons ago and it is no surprise they were outplayed by Ajax in Amsterdam. The hosts face an uphill task in the return leg and seeing that the Dutch vice-champions have been producing splendid performances in the Champions League qualifiers, away win should be considered.
Highlighted Player (Carlos Zambrano):
Carlos Zambrano is a 26-year-old Peruvian footballer who represents Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. The talented centre back is often credited to be one of the most promising defenders coming from his nation. Zambrano is well known for his strong tackling and excellent defensive organization capabilities. Starting his youth career with Cantolao, he was quickly snapped up by Bundesliga team Schalke 04. He was a regular starter for their youth team and was soon made the captain. He was a cornerstone of their defence and was soon promoted to the first team of Schalke. In 2012, he signed on to play for Eintracht Frankfurt and has already represented them in more than 80 matches. Zambrano made his senior debut with Peru in 2008. He was chosen to represent the team in 2011 Copa America only to see an injury clamp his participation. Zambrano has represented Peru in 43 games so far scoring four goals.
Highlighted Team (Ajax):
Ajax are a Dutch football club that was founded on 18 March, 1900. Ajax are well known for their youth academy, which regarded as one of the best youth football schools in the world. The likes of Johan Cruijff, Edwin van der Sar, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Kluivert, Rafael van der Vaart and Marco van Basten are all products of Ajax’s football academy. The Amsterdammers share a big rivalry with Feyenoord and there have always been fireworks when the two teams face each other in De Klassieker. During the seventies Feyenoord and Ajax were the only two teams who were capable of winning the domestic trophies, while PSV have been playing an important role in Dutch football in the 21st century. PSV and Ajax are regarded as big rivals as well and the two teams square off against each other in De Topper. Ajax play their home games at Amsterdam ArenA, the stadium that was opened on 14 August, 1996. The Amsterdammers won their fourth European Cup (Champions League) trophy in 1995, beating Milan in the title game in Vienna.
