Ajax vs Sturm Graz Prediction & Tips
If Ajax Amsterdam finished the 2017-2018 season on 3 consecutive wins against VVV (4-1), AZ (3-0) and Excelsior (2-1), however the Dutch club did not have the same radiation during pre-season preparation matches. Indeed, the formation of Ten Hag, which seems in running until then, has only scored 1 victory against VVSB (7-0) in its six friendlies. Ajax notably lost against Nordsjaelland (1-3) and Anderlecht (1-3) and drew against Steaua Bucharest (1-1) and Wolverhampton (1-1). For its part, the Austrian club has been quite successful in friendly matches with success against Copenhagen (1-0) and Middlesbrough (1-0), losing only 2 losses in 7 games against Videoton (1- 4) and Krasnodar (0-1). Following this series of friendly matches, the Vogel team won the OFB Stiegl Cup on July 21st, against Siegendorf on the score of 2 goals to 0.
In official competition, Ajax has not lost at home since November 5, 2017.
In official competition, Sturm Graz remains on 1 draw and 2 losses away (not counted the match of the OSC which was played on neutral ground).
The last campaign of Sturm Graz in the Champions League dates back to 2000-2001 … The Austrian club has failed recently in qualifying matches in 2011!
Ajax Amsterdam is a regular in the Champions League and will have a psychological advantage and experience on this double direct confrontation.
5 wins and 2 losses for Sturm Graz during his preparation matches while Ajax has a less glorious record with 1 success and 2 draws against 3 losses … But that is not significant!
There is no doubt that Ajax Amsterdam will be ready for this first European event, moreover at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The victory of the locals is to be expected …
Ajax – Sturm Graz FREE TIPS
Ajax – Win @ 1.35
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
