After a hard-fought stalemate in the first leg, Union Berlin and Ajax will clash for an eagerly anticipated second-leg battle at the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei on Thursday night, with the prize of a Round of 16 berth in the Europa League awaiting the victors. Both sides are in excellent rhythm in their domestic leagues this season and will fancy their chances of going all the way in this tournament as they seek automatic qualification for the coveted UEFA Champions League next season.
Following the 0-0 draw last time around, the odds indicate another close encounter expected in this one, with the hosts showing up as the marginal favourites at 2.2 to win the match. The draw is the next most likely outcome according to bookmakers returning on average 3.25, while a win for the visitors is the marginally outside bet at 3.4. Despite the unexpected stalemate in the first leg, both these sides have been full of goals in recent weeks, and both teams to score is returning 1.95, while the over 2.5 goals market is looking like a very attractive option at 2.2.
Union Berlin vs Ajax Form
Union Berlin and Ajax Last Matches
Union Berlin Last matches
WWWWDD
Victories
4/6
(67%)
Draw
2/6
(33%)
Defeats
0/6
(0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Total goals
1.83
BTTS
50%
Goals scored
1.33
Goals conceded
0.5
Over 2.5
50%
Under 2.5
50%
19 Feb 2023
- Bundesliga
Union Berlin
0 :
0
Schalke 04
16 Feb 2023
- Europa League
Ajax
0 :
0
Union Berlin
11 Feb 2023
- Bundesliga
Leipzig
1 :
2
Union Berlin
4 Feb 2023
- Bundesliga
Union Berlin
2 :
1
1 Fsv Mainz 05
31 Jan 2023
- DFB Pokal
Union Berlin
2 :
1
Wolfsburg
28 Jan 2023
- Bundesliga
Hertha Berlin
0 :
2
Union Berlin
Ajax Last matches
WWWWDW
Victories
5/6
(83%)
Draw
1/6
(17%)
Defeats
0/6
(0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Total goals
3.17
BTTS
33%
Goals scored
2.83
Goals conceded
0.33
Over 2.5
67%
Under 2.5
33%
19 Feb 2023
- Eredivisie
Ajax
4 :
0
Sparta Rotterdam
16 Feb 2023
- Europa League
Ajax
0 :
0
Union Berlin
12 Feb 2023
- Eredivisie
Ajax
3 :
1
Waalwijk
9 Feb 2023
- KNVB beker
Twente
0 :
1
Ajax
5 Feb 2023
- Eredivisie
Cambuur
0 :
5
Ajax
29 Jan 2023
- Eredivisie
Excelsior
1 :
4
Ajax
Union Berlin against Ajax : Head to Head (H2H)
16 Feb 2023
- Europa League
Ajax
0 :
0
Union Berlin
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Union Berlin - Ajax: Form Analysis
The home side is currently in third place in the Bundesliga and is in a three-way tie with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, with all three sides separated only on goal difference. Union Berlin has been extremely good defensively in this tournament and comes into this match having not conceded a single goal in their last five matches in the Europa League. Over their last six league matches, the hosts have won four and drawn two and find themselves on an incredible home run of 11 consecutive matches without defeat. The visitors have looked equally impressive in recent times and will be looking to extend a nine-match away unbeaten streak, including six wins and three losses in all competitions. Ajax has won five and drawn just one of their last six matches, scoring an impressive 17 goals and conceding just two in that same period.
The hosts will be glad to welcome back Christopher Trimmel and Janik Haberer after the pair were forced to miss the first-leg encounter through suspension. However, Josip Juranovic's form has been very good lately, which could mean that Trimmel will have to settle for a place on the bench at the start. Jordan Siebatcheu will also be in contention for starting spot, but Diogo Leite will need to pass a late medical if he is to be included in the squad. Ajax has been earmarked to field the same squad as they did in the last match, although Davy Klaassen and Brian Brobbey will be pushing for first-team action in this crucial encounter.
Union Berlin - Ajax Key Points
Seven of Union Berlin's last ten home matches have ended with over 2.5 goals
Union Berlin has scored two or more goals in five of their last eight home matches
15 of Ajax’s 22 league matches this season have ended with over 2.5 goals
Ajax has scored 17 goals in their last six league matches
While the reverse fixture ended goalless, it seems extremely unlikely for a repeat of that in this match. Both sides looked tentative in the first leg but will go all out in this one which should result in a number of chances being created at both ends. The hosts have been excellent this season and have defended their goal at home impeccably over the last few months. However, Ajax has been scoring for fun in recent weeks and will be confident that they can register a goal or two in this match. Therefore, our Union Berlin v Ajax prediction is over 2.5 goals.
Union Berlin vs Ajax - Other Interesting Predictions
Correct score 2-1
Both teams to score
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