Ajax vs. SL Benfica 3/15/22 UEFA Champions League Soccer Pick, Predictions, and Odds

Ajax is hosting SL Benfica at Johan Cruijff Arena in the second leg of Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League. Ajax is scoring a lot of goals, they are in good form, but their defense has been slipping up a bit lately. Benfica is also in good form, they are undefeated in their last 7 games, but their defense is also shaky.

Ajax is on a 3-game winning streak right now, they have scored 8 goals during this streak, but they have also conceded 4 goals in their last 2 games. Overall, Ajax is the best team in the Netherlands, they are at the top of the table, but they have conceded more goals in the last couple of weeks than they have until a few games ago. Haller is the leading goalscorer for Ajax in the Champions League with 11 goals, and he will once again lead the charge in this game, while Antony has added 4 assists. Overall, Ajax is a fantastic team with a lot of young and talented players, but they also have experienced players who keep them in check, and it’s working great for them. The Eredivisie is probably in Ajax’s pocket already, but I think they could do something in the Champions League as well.

Benfica is in 3^rd place in the Primeira Liga, and they will most likely stay there, but we will see if they can do anything in the Champions League this season. when it comes to scoring goals in the Champions League, Benfica has been far from the best, but they have done enough to get through the group stage. Nunez is the leading goalscorer for Benfica with 3 goals so far, while Yaremchuk has added 2 goals. Joao Mario has added 2 assists. I think Benfica is a far better team at home than they are on the road, and that could be the issue in this game as well. The first leg has ended in a 2-2 draw, and luckily for Benfica, there is no away goal rule anymore. In their last 3 games, Benfica has 2 wins and a draw, they have scored 6 goals, while they have conceded only 2, and if they will advance to the next stage, it will be because of their defense.

As I’ve mentioned, the first leg has ended in a 2-2 draw, which is the result that doesn’t suit anyone. I think both teams will try to avoid the overtime, but I think the winner will be Ajax at home.