H2H: Valencia vs. Ajax Amsterdam – Score prediction (02.10.2019)

Overview.

Both sides are under no illusion that victory here will put them in the driving seat for qualification. However, European endeavours may be taking their toll on Valencia, who have failed to win after leading in two home games since their victory over Chelsea. In spite of the above, Valencia have not drawn any of their last 16 UEFA-sanctioned fixtures on home soil. Moreover, the Spanish outfit are as yet unbeaten at home vs Dutch opposition. The only match vs Ajax in this sequence saw a 1-1 draw following a goalless first-half.

Conversely, if including qualifiers, Erik ten Hag has overseen an impressive return for Ajax in Europe since the start of 2018/19. However, Ajax’s away record in European competition vs Spanish opposition leaves them wanting, with the Amsterdam club winning just 26.32% of the 19 prior matches. Notably though, Ajax’s last visit to Spain saw a 4-1 victory over Real Madrid (2018/19). That is a result which fits the bill of recent Ajax matches, with each of their last four victories away from Amsterdam seeing them score exactly four goals (all competitions).

Match Info and Score Prediction.

Competition: EUROPE Champions League
Kick off: 02.10.2019, 19:00 UTC.
Venue: Estadio de Mestalla (Valencia).

Valencia	Draw	Ajax

Quick Facts.

Rodrigo is set for his 50th appearance in European competition. The Valencia forward has scored three in his last six continental games.

Both sides received over 2.0 bookings per match across the two prior group H2Hs (VAL: 2.5, AJA: 3.5).

Hakim Ziyech has been directly involved in Ajax’s first goal of the game in each of the last four European away matches in which they have scored (two goals, two assists).

Ajax’s 19 prior UEFA H2Hs vs Spanish opposition in Spain average 2.84 total goals per match.

Stat attack: Eight of Valencia’s last ten Champions League games have produced under 2.5 goals.