Liverpool vs Ajax LIVE Football Score 26 Oct 2022
The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Ajax take on Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool outfit in an important clash at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday.
Ajax vs Liverpool Preview
Liverpool are currently in eighth place in the Premier League standings and have largely failed to meet expectations so far this season. The Merseyside giants suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest in their previous game and cannot afford another debacle this week.
Ajax, on the other hand, are at the top of the Eredivisie table at the moment and have managed to hit their stride on the domestic front. The home side eased past RKC Waalwijk by a 4-1 margin over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Ajax vs Liverpool Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Liverpool have a good record against Ajax and have won three out of the five matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Ajax’s one victory.
- Ajax have lost their last three matches against Liverpool in European competitions and have lost four such games in a row against only two other teams.
- Liverpool won their previous away game against Ajax in 2020 but did lose to the Dutch giants by a 5-1 margin on their only other visit in 1966.
- Ajax have won only one of their last eight European matches at home against English teams, with their previous such victory coming against Manchester City in 2012.
- Since their 5-1 defeat against Ajax in 1966, Liverpool are unbeaten in their last seven European games away from home against Dutch opponents.
- Ajax have conceded four headed goals in the UEFA Champions League this season – more than any other team in the competition so far.
Ajax vs Liverpool Prediction
Liverpool have endured a difficult season so far and have a mountain to climb in the coming weeks. The likes of Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah have flattered to deceive this season and will need to step up in this fixture.
Ajax can pack a punch on their day but have also been inconsistent on the European front this season. Both teams have issues to address at the moment and could play out a draw on Wednesday.
Prediction: Ajax 2-2 Liverpool
However, Thiago Alcantara will miss out again after failing to recover from an ear infection he picked up last week.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita have both resumed training after long-term muscle injuries, but neither were included in the Reds’ Champions League squad as the midfield duo were not expected to be ready in time to make a significant contribution at the group stage.
Ajax possible starting lineup:
Pasveer; Sanchez, Timber, Bassey, Blind; Klaassen, Alvarez, Berghuis; Tadic, Kudus, Bergwijn
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho; Elliott, Firmino, Nunez; Salah
