Roma vs Ajax Prediction and Betting tips

Roma

Roma

W L W L W W

Europa League

Quarter-finals

Thu , Apr 15 , 2021 21:00


Stadio Olimpico

1 - 1

Ajax

Ajax

L W W W W W
Roma

Roma

W L W L
Ajax

Ajax

L W W W

1 - 1


Roma vs Ajax - Match Preview

Roma leads Ajax 2-1 heading into the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg. Read our reasons for Roma vs Ajax prediction and betting tips.

Roma VS Ajax - Betting Preview

Paulo Fonseca felt Roma deserved their win over Bologna and insisted ‘it’s not done’ with Ajax. The Borja Mayoral goal just before half-time was the only one in the game, proving enough for the Giallorossi to win their first Serie A game in a month. They remain in the running for a top-four finish, albeit currently in seventh place, and rotated the squad between Europa League quarter-final legs with Ajax. “It was important to rest some players who were in Amsterdam on Thursday,” Fonseca told the media. “We indeed had difficulties in the first 25 minutes with their pressing man-to-man, but we balanced it out and the second half was completely different. I think we created more scoring opportunities and deserved the victory.”


Henrikh Mkhitaryan made his comeback off the bench and is hoping to play in the second leg with Ajax next week, coming off a 2-1 away win. “We’ll see how Mkhi is, he only had one training session with us, but we need to have him available on Thursday. Ajax is a very strong side, we must be concentrated above all in defense and not make these mistakes again. We have to play at 100 percent because it’s going to be very difficult. The team must realize it’s not done yet and we need a perfect performance if we want to get through.”


Roma's injury-plagued winger Leonardo Spinazzola will miss out after sustaining a muscle injury in the first leg. The Italy international was replaced by young Riccardo Calafiori after just half an hour in Amsterdam and the primavera graduate is set to start on the left of the hosts' 3-4-2-1 formation, as alternative option Bruno Peres is suspended. Chris Smalling and Stephan El Shaarawy remain doubtful for Paulo Fonseca's side due to thigh injuries, while Albanian center-back Marash Kumbulla and golden boy Nicolo Zaniolo are both likely to miss the remainder of the season. Nonetheless, versatile midfielder Bryan Cristante should add some stability to the defense upon his return from suspension and - after also serving a ban last time out in Europe - former Feyenoord wing-back Rick Karsdorp is poised to play on the left. Henrikh Mkhitaryan is on the verge of a comeback from his calf injury and could feature from the bench, while the ongoing duel between Europa League specialist Borja Mayoral and experienced target man Edin Dzeko for the lone striker's role continues - with the former Manchester City forward currently favorite to start.


Roma: Lopez; Mancini, Cristante, Ibanez; Karsdorp, Diawara, Veretout, Calafiori; Pellegrini, Pedro; Dzeko


Defender Lisandro Martinez said Ajax can’t give Edin Dzeko, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Pedro any space on Thursday. ‘They know how to hurt you’. Ajax travels to Rome for the return leg in the quarter-finals of the Europa League and must turn around a 2-1 defeat to the Giallorossi from Amsterdam. “It’s a pity, we attacked throughout the game,” Martinez told the media. “In the first half we lost too many balls and they caught us off guard, but we only made two real mistakes and paid dearly for them. In any case, I want to think about the positive side of the performance: the team constantly attacked and created many opportunities, but we failed to materialize. The penalty would have changed everything but getting it wrong is part of the game. We have to learn that in these matches you can’t waste opportunities, nor make mistakes.”


Martinez doesn’t expect a different approach during the return leg in the Italian capital. “Our identity is that it won’t change,” he continued. “We will attack, we need to win to reach the semi-finals. We will try to be solid in defense.” The 23-year-old has played five games in the Champions League and five times in the Europa League this term, and he admitted the Roma attackers are dangerous. “They have several players that are very strong,” he said. “Dzeko, Pellegrini, and Pedro are players of great value. “If you give them space, they know how to hurt you.”


After recently losing veteran pair Daley Blind and Maarten Stekelenburg to injury, Ajax manager Erik ten Hag could also be without young striker Brian Brobbey on Thursday. The 19-year-old was not selected against RKC after suffering a muscle injury, leaving a potential quandary for the visitors upfront. Influential captain Dusan Tadic may operate as a false nine for the hosts, having done so last week and on several occasions in the past. Due to suspension, Devyne Rensch will be unavailable to start at right-back, so Sean Klaiber is likely to come in as one of few changes to the lineup, as Kjell Scherpen stands ready to deputize in goal again if Stekelenburg cannot recover.


Ajax: Scherpen; Klaiber, J. Timber, Martinez, Tagliafico; Alvarez, Klaassen, Gravenberch; Antony, Tadic, Neres


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Roma VS Ajax BETTING TIPS

It should be a similar game as the first match, with both teams trying to exploit the quality of their attack. BettingKick’s Roma vs Ajax prediction is: Both teams to score.

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POSSIBLE LINEUPS

Roma


3-4-2-1

Ajax


4-3-3

Roma VS Ajax H2H STATS

H2H STATS

Roma

Ajax

1

1 DRAW

BTTS (%)

2 YES

Over 3.5 goals

2 NO

Over 2.5 goals

1 YES

1 NO

Over 1.5 goals

2 YES

Average goals scored

1.5

1.0

LAST 10 H2H MATCHES

15.04.2021. Roma VS Ajax 1-1
08.04.2021. Ajax VS Roma 1-2

form and standings

Roma

03.10.2021. Roma VS Empoli 2-0
W
26.09.2021. Lazio VS Roma 3-2
L
23.09.2021. Roma VS Udinese 1-0
W
19.09.2021. Verona VS Roma 3-2
L
12.09.2021. Roma VS Sassuolo 2-1
W
29.08.2021. Salernitana VS Roma 0-4
W
22.08.2021. Roma VS Fiorentina 3-1
W
14.08.2021. Roma VS Raja Casablanca 5-0
W
07.08.2021. Betis VS Roma 5-2
L
04.08.2021. Belenenses VS Roma 1-3
W
03.10.2021. Roma VS Empoli 2-0
W
23.09.2021. Roma VS Udinese 1-0
W
12.09.2021. Roma VS Sassuolo 2-1
W
22.08.2021. Roma VS Fiorentina 3-1
W
14.08.2021. Roma VS Raja Casablanca 5-0
W
31.07.2021. Roma VS Sevilla 0-0
D
25.07.2021. Roma VS Debrecen 5-2
W
21.07.2021. Roma VS Triestina 0-1
L
18.07.2021. Roma VS Ternana 2-0
W
15.07.2021. Roma VS Valdinievole Montecatini 10-0
W
26.09.2021. Lazio VS Roma 3-2
L
19.09.2021. Verona VS Roma 3-2
L
29.08.2021. Salernitana VS Roma 0-4
W
07.08.2021. Betis VS Roma 5-2
L
04.08.2021. Belenenses VS Roma 1-3
W
28.07.2021. Porto VS Roma 1-1
D
23.05.2021. Spezia VS Roma 2-2
D
12.05.2021. Inter VS Roma 3-1
L
02.05.2021. Sampdoria VS Roma 2-0
L
29.04.2021. Manchester United VS Roma 6-2
L

Ajax

03.10.2021. Ajax VS FC Utrecht 0-1
L
28.09.2021. Ajax VS Beşiktaş 2-0
W
25.09.2021. Ajax VS FC Groningen 3-0
W
21.09.2021. Fortuna Sittard VS Ajax 0-5
W
18.09.2021. Ajax VS SC Cambuur 9-0
W
15.09.2021. Sporting CP VS Ajax 1-5
W
11.09.2021. PEC Zwolle VS Ajax 0-2
W
29.08.2021. Ajax VS Vitesse 5-0
W
22.08.2021. FC Twente VS Ajax 1-1
D
14.08.2021. Ajax VS NEC 5-0
W
03.10.2021. Ajax VS FC Utrecht 0-1
L
28.09.2021. Ajax VS Beşiktaş 2-0
W
25.09.2021. Ajax VS FC Groningen 3-0
W
18.09.2021. Ajax VS SC Cambuur 9-0
W
29.08.2021. Ajax VS Vitesse 5-0
W
14.08.2021. Ajax VS NEC 5-0
W
07.08.2021. Ajax VS PSV 0-4
L
04.08.2021. Ajax VS Leeds 4-0
W
10.07.2021. Ajax VS Paderborn 4-1
W
06.07.2021. Ajax VS Quick '20 1-1
D
21.09.2021. Fortuna Sittard VS Ajax 0-5
W
15.09.2021. Sporting CP VS Ajax 1-5
W
11.09.2021. PEC Zwolle VS Ajax 0-2
W
22.08.2021. FC Twente VS Ajax 1-1
D
31.07.2021. Leipzig VS Ajax 1-1
D
24.07.2021. Bayern Munich VS Ajax 2-2
D
16.07.2021. Anderlecht VS Ajax 0-2
W
16.05.2021. Vitesse VS Ajax 1-3
W
09.05.2021. Feyenoord VS Ajax 0-3
W
15.04.2021. Roma VS Ajax 1-1
D

STATS (LAST 10 MATCHES)

Roma

WIN

DRAW

LOSS

7 WIN

3 LOSS

BTTS (YES/NO)

6 YES

4 NO

CLEAN SHEETS (YES/NO)

4 YES

6 NO

SCORED A GOAL (YES/NO)

10 YES

OVER 1.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

9 YES

1 NO

OVER 2.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

8 YES

2 NO

OVER 3.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

7 YES

3 NO

AVERAGE TOTAL GOALS: 4.0
AVERAGE SCORED GOALS: 2.6
AVERAGE CONCEDED GOALS: 1.4

WIN

DRAW

LOSS

8 WIN

1 DRAW

1 LOSS

BTTS (YES/NO)

3 YES

7 NO

CLEAN SHEETS (YES/NO)

6 YES

4 NO

SCORED A GOAL (YES/NO)

8 YES

2 NO

OVER 1.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

7 YES

3 NO

OVER 2.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

5 YES

5 NO

OVER 3.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

4 YES

6 NO

AVERAGE TOTAL GOALS: 3.5
AVERAGE SCORED GOALS: 3.0
AVERAGE CONCEDED GOALS: 0.5

WIN

DRAW

LOSS

2 WIN

2 DRAW

6 LOSS

BTTS (YES/NO)

8 YES

2 NO

CLEAN SHEETS (YES/NO)

1 YES

9 NO

SCORED A GOAL (YES/NO)

9 YES

1 NO

OVER 1.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

10 YES

OVER 2.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

8 YES

2 NO

OVER 3.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

8 YES

2 NO

AVERAGE TOTAL GOALS: 4.5
AVERAGE SCORED GOALS: 1.9
AVERAGE CONCEDED GOALS: 2.6
Ajax

WIN

DRAW

LOSS

8 WIN

1 DRAW

1 LOSS

BTTS (YES/NO)

2 YES

8 NO

CLEAN SHEETS (YES/NO)

7 YES

3 NO

SCORED A GOAL (YES/NO)

9 YES

1 NO

OVER 1.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

9 YES

1 NO

OVER 2.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

6 YES

4 NO

OVER 3.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

5 YES

5 NO

AVERAGE TOTAL GOALS: 4.0
AVERAGE SCORED GOALS: 3.7
AVERAGE CONCEDED GOALS: 0.3

WIN

DRAW

LOSS

7 WIN

1 DRAW

2 LOSS

BTTS (YES/NO)

2 YES

8 NO

CLEAN SHEETS (YES/NO)

6 YES

4 NO

SCORED A GOAL (YES/NO)

8 YES

2 NO

OVER 1.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

9 YES

1 NO

OVER 2.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

7 YES

3 NO

OVER 3.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

6 YES

4 NO

AVERAGE TOTAL GOALS: 4.0
AVERAGE SCORED GOALS: 3.3
AVERAGE CONCEDED GOALS: 0.7

WIN

DRAW

LOSS

6 WIN

4 DRAW

BTTS (YES/NO)

6 YES

4 NO

CLEAN SHEETS (YES/NO)

4 YES

6 NO

SCORED A GOAL (YES/NO)

10 YES

OVER 1.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

10 YES

OVER 2.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

5 YES

5 NO

OVER 3.5 GOALS (YES/NO)

4 YES

6 NO

AVERAGE TOTAL GOALS: 3.2
AVERAGE SCORED GOALS: 2.5
AVERAGE CONCEDED GOALS: 0.7

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Daniel Garcia

Daniel Garcia

Daniel Garcia is originally from Basque Country, and as a kid who grew up just a few streets from Mendizorrotza Stadium, the choice of Deportivo Alavés as his favourite club is more than obvious. Because of his studies, he moved to Madrid where he graduated in Sports Journalism. Daniel plays football on the weekends, but that does not stop him from watching all La Liga matches. He believes that the outcome of a match can be predicted if all the parameters are analyzed well, including form of the players and weather conditions. Currently he is living in Belgrade, and is in love with a Serbian girl who works as a journalist at one of the famous Sport Channels in Serbia.

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