Liverpool vs Ajax Prediction: Statistical Analysis of Goals, Fouls and Winner
| Liverpool vs Ajax Prediction When is Liverpool most likely to score a goal? Liverpool is likely to score in the second half. Reds 58% of the goals has come in the second half. This increases against strong teams, against whom the Reds have scored 80% of the goals in the second half. When is Ajax most likely to score a goal? Ajax has dominated the first half against most teams in the last five matches and looks set to score in the first half. Who is most likely to score for Liverpool? Mohammad Salah is likely to score against Ajax, Considering the Inexperience of Ajax’s defence and their not-so-good record against good dribblers Who is most likely to score for Ajax? You can’t look past Steven Bergjwijn; the kind of form he is in. Who is likely to win the match? Ajax: 2 Liverpool: 2 or Ajax: 1 Liverpool: 2 |
Ajax will play Liverpool at Anfield Stadium on Matchday two. Currently, Ajax leads Napoli on goal difference in Group A. The results of both teams on Matchday 1 were different. Liverpool’s performance against Napoli was far from what was expected. In contrast, Ajax easily defeated Rangers.
Liverpool vs Ajax Prediction: Goals Scored and Conceded
Liverpool
| Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | ||
| First 15 minutes | 2 | 1 | |
| 16 to 30 minutes | 1 | 1 | |
| 31 to 45 minutes | 2 | 3 | |
| 46 to 60 minutes | 2 | 2 | |
| 61 to 75 minutes | 2 | ||
| 76 to 90 minutes | 3 | ||
| First Half | 5 | 5 | |
| Second Half | 7 | 2 | |
| Total (Last 5 Matches) | 12 | 7 |
Ajax
| Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | ||
| First 15 minutes | 2 | 1 | |
| 16 to 30 minutes | 2 | ||
| 31 to 45 minutes | 7 | ||
| 46 to 60 minutes | 2 | ||
| 61 to 75 minutes | 2 | ||
| 76 to 90 minutes | 2 | ||
| First Half | 11 | 1 | |
| Second Half | 6 | ||
| Total (Last 5 Games) | 17 | 1 |
Forwards Statistics
Liverpool:
- Luis Diaz has scored 4 goals in eight outings so far in all Competitions and was the Sole scorer for Liverpool against Napoli. The player has taken the Least shots to score goals. He has a Shot accuracy of 45.5% this season.
- Mohammad Salah has scored 3 goals in eight outings so far in all Competitions. The Egyptian is playing with an accuracy of 33.33%.
Ajax:
- Steven Bergwijn has scored 7 goals in 6 outings in all Competitions for Ajax. The Forward scored two goals on matchday 1 in the Champions League.
- Another Dutchman Steven Berghuis has also looked in Imperious touch with 3 goals in Five outings and also assisted two goals so far.
Top Scorers for Liverpool in the Last Season: Champions League
- Mohammad Salah: 8
- Sadio Mané: 5
- Roberto Firmino: 5
Top Scorers for Ajax in the Last Season: Champions League
- Sebastian Haller: 11
- Steven Berghuis: 3
- Dusan Tadic: 2
| Shots per goal | Goals per Match | ||
| Liverpool | |||
| Luis Diaz | 2.5 | 0.50 | |
| Mohammad Salah | 3.7 | 0.39 | |
| Roberto Firmino | 2.7 | 0.50 | |
| Ajax | |||
| Steven Bergwijn | 3.7 | 1.32 | |
| Steven Berghuis | 2.6 | 0.70 | |
| Kudus Mohammad | 2.1 | 1.10 |
Liverpool vs Ajax Prediction: Yellow Card Statistics
| Yellow cards per match | |
| Darwin Núñez | 0.40 |
| Trent Alexander Arnold | 0.20 |
| Luis Diaz | 0.20 |
- Ajax
| Yellow Cards per match | |
| Dusan Tadic | 0.40 |
| Alvarez | 0.40 |
| Timber | 0.20 |
Liverpool vs Napoli Prediction: Defence Statistics
- Liverpool has not been great Defensively this season. They have conceded 0.40 goals more than previous season up to this point. Virgil Van Dijk is the only defender in their side who has more than three clearances. The main problem lies in Interception where Liverpool is below par with nine Interception per match.
- Ajax Defence’s Average age is 23. The defenders are very Strong on Tackles per game with a Success percentage of 80%. The side has been one of the best in Europe this season with 0.50 goals conceded so far. However, Ajax is slightly weak on Interception where good dribblers can pose a threat to this Slightly inexperienced side.
| Clearances Per Game | Tackles Per Game | |
| Liverpool | ||
| Van Dijk | 3.2 | 1 |
| Arnold | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Hendersen | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Ajax | ||
| Blind | 2 | 2 |
| Bassey | 3 | 1.8 |
| Rensch | 3.2 | 1.2 |
Liverpool vs Ajax Prediction: Goal Keeper Stats
| Allison | Pasveer | |
| Goals Conceded (per Game) | 1.40 | 0.50 |
| Clean Sheet | 2 | 4 |
Liverpool vs Ajax Prediction: Team Stats (All Competitions: 2022/2023)
| Stats | Liverpool | Ajax |
| Matches | 8 | 6 |
| Goals per game | 2.25 | 3.33 |
| Goals conceding per game | 1.37 | 0.50 |
| Clean Sheets | 2 | 4 |
Liverpool vs Ajax Prediction: Head to Head Statistics
Both teams have faced each other four times. Liverpool has the wood over Ajax, The Reds have won twice. The Netherlands’ Champion has won once against Liverpool.
Last Meeting: Liverpool defeated Ajax in their last encounter in the Champions League 1-0.
Liverpool vs Ajax Prediction: Comparative Analysis
In the Last Five Home games in the Champions League, Liverpool has
- Scored 1.8 goals per match.
- Conceded 0.8 goals per match.
- Three clean sheets.
In the last five away games in the Champions League, Ajax has:
- Scored 2.6 goals per match
- Conceded 1.2 goals per match
- No clean sheets.
Liverpool vs Ajax Prediction: Odds
| Liverpool | Ajax | |
| FcTables | 1.52 | 6.10 |
| SofaScore | 1.50 | 5.75 |
| BettingExpert | 1.52 | 6.10 |
Liverpool vs Ajax Prediction: Predicted Lineup
Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Elliott, Alcantara; Diaz, Firmino, Salah
Ajax (4-3-3): Pasveer; Rensch, Timber, Bassey, Blind; Berghuis, Alvarez, Taylor; Tadic, Kudus, Bergwijn
Liverpool vs Ajax Betting Tips
Over 2.5 goals: Yes
- There have been over 2.5 goals in 90% of Liverpool’s matches this season. In the last five matches, Ajax has scored over 2.5 goals 95% of the time.
Who to score? Mohammad Salah
- Mohammad Salah has scored the most goals for Liverpool at Anfield. The Egyptian’s shooting accuracy increases by 4% at Anfield.
Most corners: Ajax
- We expect more press from Ajax in this match and can put Liverpool’s defence under pressure for most of the game.
*All statistical analysis is based on historic performance. Player performance in the final may not necessarily replicate the recent performances.
Liverpool vs Ajax Prediction: Final Analysis and Prediction
This game is expected to be a thriller with two quality teams going against each other. Liverpool has been hot and cold this season and Klopp’s side would be under pressure, especially after a drubbing against Napoli and a threat of potential exit in group’s stage.
Conversely, Ajax has played some outstanding football up to this point. Schreuder’s side has only conceded 3 goals this season and has scored 20 goals. they must be confident about their chances against Under-fired Liverpool side.
Statistical Prediction:
Liverpool has scored 4.5 goals per match at home in preseason and Premier League. Nine goals in those games has come against Bournemouth; who on average has conceded 2.1 goals more than a typical EPL side and has conceded 1.2 goals at home.
Ajax has not lost any away game this season, scoring 2 goals per match and conceding 1 goal per match. Liverpool would be a different challenge, playing at home, Liverpool has shown good form and can get the job done against Ajax.
