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Ajax vs. Rangers 9/7/22 UEFA Champions League Soccer Pick, Predictions, Odds

Rangers vs.Ajax
September 7, 2022 12:45 pm EDT
The Line: Ajax -220 / Rangers +550 // Total: 2.5
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Ajax and the Rangers face off on Wednesday in a Group A UEFA Champions League game at Amsterdam Arena. 

Ajax currently sits in 1st place in the standings in Eredivise having picked up 15 points so far this season. Ajax’s last game came against Cambuur, and it was another dominant victory. The offense scored four goals on eight shots, and they had 75 percent of the possession. Ajax has scored 16 goals total this year, while their defense has given up three goals. Steven Bergwijn has been the star of the team, scoring six goals. Ajax are a bit banged up heading into this game, and they will be without left-back Owen Wijndal, who is dealing with an ankle injury. Calvin Bassley is expected to start against his former team after the Rangers sold him this offseason. 

On the other side of this matchup is the Rangers, and they sit in 2nd place in the Scottish Premiership having picked up 13 points. In the last game against the Celtic, The Rangers had 55 percent of the possession, but they only managed two shots on goal. The defense also had some major issues, giving up four goals. If they want to win this game, the defense is going to need to be a lot better. The Rangers have scored 14 goals, while their defense has given up seven goals total. Antonio Čolak has been the top player for the Rangers, scoring four goals. Tom Lawrence is dealing with a knee injury and isn’t going to be able to go in this game. Jon McLaughlin struggled over the weekend, but he is expected to start in goal again in this game. 

I don’t think the Rangers are as bad as they looked over the weekend, but I don’t think they are going to find a lot of success here. Ajax has given up only three goals so far this season, and they are going to lockdown in this game. Look for the Rangers to really struggle to score in this game and that is going to be the difference here as Ajax gets the job done. Back Ajax on the money line. This is a bit of juice to be laying, but they are a safe bet for your parlays also.

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Ajax ML

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