Aston Villa vs Ajax Match preview

UEFA Cup - Group F: Aston Villa vs Ajax

Aston Villa will host Ajax in what should be a thrilling encounter at Villa Park. Both teams share the same football philosophy- to score one goal more than your opponent. Everything that football has to offer will be at display when these sides meet in Birmingham. Home fans will hope that the match with former European champion is just the sign of things to come.

Villa were held by Portsmouth

Aston Villa will be looking to make the most of their European campaign, as the club wants to be in Europe every year from now on. This season will show if Villa has what it takes to succeed at the high level and the hosts will be eager to start the campaign brightly. The team was held by a determined Portsmouth last weekend in one of the rare games when the Villans failed to score. It was just one of those days and we are positive that will not happen again soon. Martin O’Neill made way for Milner and Cuellar, who impressed against Chelsea by coming off from the bench and these two started the game. Gareth Barry was forced to play at left back position and he was complaining after the game that central midfield suits him better. O’Neill made sure that he was the one who picks the team and that Barry would have to conform. One of the reasons why Villa is so successful lately is O’Neill’s authority and the players know who the boss is. The hosts will attack from the start and we should see very interesting match.

Ajax is picking up pace

Ajax is one of the most famous clubs in the World, known for their great youth academy and attractive attacking football. They are the team who scores a lot of goals but also concedes too many as a result of their risky tactics. Marco Van Basten is slowly putting the pieces together and Ajax will play better and better. Klaas Jan Huntelaar is spearheading the attack and this prolific striker looks a lot like his current coach. He is very good in the air, has high technical skills and above all he is the ruthless finisher and the player that every team would wish for. He’s been courted by the biggest clubs in Europe and it is the true wonder how Ajax managed to keep him at the club. Together with Luis Suarez he creates a great partnership capable of breaking every defense. Van Basten is still without national team keeper Maarten Stekelenburg and young Vermeer will continue to deputize. Winger Miralem Sulejmani is still injured but Van Basten has a lot of options in midfield.

Betting verdict

These are the two teams famous for their attacking style of play regardless of the opponent. Both teams have excellent attacking potential and they will not be afraid to use it. We expect a true treat for the fans, the game full of goals and beautiful football and over 2.5 goals is a banker here.

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Our tip: Bet 10 on Over 2.5 goals
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Bookmaker: PinnacleSports

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