Champions LeagueAjaxBenfica

Ajax and Benfica are not among the teams that enter the championship accounts of the tournament of the rich, but one of them will continue to the quarterfinals, and from there there are only two steps to the final. The first match between the two teams did not announce a winner, although the Dutch champion was twice ahead in the final 2: 2.

Already at home, Ajax are expected to deal with their opponent, and their success is estimated at odds of only about 1.40. This seems too low in view of what Benfica did in the group stage, and yet the name and capabilities of this club. However, I agree that today's host remains the favorite and I support the general opinion that he will continue to advance in the tournament.

On Friday, Ajax recorded one of its difficult successes this season in the Eredivisie. The visit to Cambour was won 3: 2, as it was only the tenth and eleventh goal in the door of the "Sons of God". However, the three points that remain the champions at a distance before the second PSV are important. The overall form of the team is excellent, except for the draw in the first round of 16 and the surprising defeat by Go Ahead Eagles.

Benfica also played their match from the Portuguese championship on Friday and so neither of the two opponents today will be privileged with a day off. The Eagles played almost an entire game with one less man at home against Wiesel and had to equalize to avoid defeat. With just one point, the team threw the white towel in the battle for the title, and Sporting also gained a lead, which in Portugal is not easy to catch up.

Ajax was phenomenal in the group stage of the Champions League with six wins and a goal difference of 20: 5. Opponents in Group C were no weaker than today's opponent, and in four of the six meetings the Sons of God had an advance at the break. I expect a stormy start for the hosts to try to break their guest and I think they will succeed.