Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Ajax
Match Time & Date:
31/08/2023
02:00 PM
Prediction: 2-1
Ludogorets
Ajax will look to clinch their spot in the Europa League group stages in style when they host Ludogorets to their Johan Cruijff Arena on Thursday evening. The Amsterdammers outclassed the Bulgarian champions 4-1 in the first leg, meaning that they are practically in the group stages. Keep in mind, though, that pacey winger Mohammed Kudus is no longer part of the team after joining Premier League outfit West Ham United.
The visitors, on the other hand, face an uphill task in the reverse fixture, but the hope dies last. Since Ludogorets have no other choice but to go all guns blazing at Ajax, we are tempted to put our money on over 2.5 goals. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team, but all Delev, Caio Vidal, and Yankov are pushing for recalls to the starting XI after the trio came off the bench in the first leg.
Highlighted Player (Steven Bergwijn):
Steven Bergwin is a product of ASC Waterwijk football school, but in 2009 he was spotted by Ajax scouts. In 2011 he moved to PSG and he continued playing for the club’s reserve team at senior level. He made his debut with the senior team on May 20, 2015 in a 2-0 win over Heracles.
Over the years the Dutch footballer born in Amsterdam on October 8, 1997, has established himself as a first-team regular at PSV, earning a call-up for the national team as well. Steven Bergwijn made his Netherlands debut on October 12, 2018 in a 3-0 win over Germany. His main position is left winger, but he is used as both right winger and centre-forward as well.
His preferred foot is right and it has to be noted that his parents are of Suriname descent, he has a dual citizenship. Bergwijn scored 14 goals in 33 appearances for PSV in the 2018/2019 Eredivisie season.
Highlighted Team (Ludogorets):
Bulgarian football club PFC Ludogorets Razgrad, commonly referred to as Eagles, compete at the Ludogorets Arena with the capacity of 8,000. PFC Ludogorets Razgrad are owned by Kiril Domuschiev, who made it his personal goal to propel the club to domestic and international success and to hold up the Bulgarian flag high with nation’s biggest clubs Levski and CSKA going through turbulent times.
Having seen their stock rise astronomically since 2010, PFK Ludogorets Razgrad have become the first Bulgarian club to be features in the UEFA Champions League group stage twice. Previously, their maiden participation happened in 2014-15 season when the Bulgarian club made headlines due to notable results against FC Basel and Liverpool.
Their success on domestic scene has been equally impressive as PFC Ludogorets Razgrad remain the second team in the world to win a treble after being promoted from the second to the first league. Main force of the Bulgarian club are the Brazilian players, currently eight of them in the squad many of whom hold the Bulgarian citizenship.
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