Besiktas vs Ajax: Besiktas welcomes Ajax in the UEFA Champions League on MD 5 as they look to pick up their first points of the campaign.
Match Details:
Teams: Besiktas vs Ajax
Venue: Vodafone Park, Istanbul, Germany
Date: Wednesday 24th November, 2021
Time: 11:15 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Besiktas is last in Group C having yet to pick up a single point this season in the Champions League.
With 4 losses from 4 matches, Besiktas are knocked out of contention and play their last 2 matches for pride.
The Turkish side lost 4-0 away to Sporting CP on MD 4 which ensured their elimination from the competition.
Goncalves led the way with two goals while Paulinho and Sarabia also found the back of the net.
With no clean-sheet in 13 matches as well, Besiktas will be on their toes against a rampant Ajax side.
On the other hand, Ajax secured qualification on MD 4 with a 3-1 away win over Dortmund.
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Reus broke the deadlock for the hosts before second half goals from Tadic, Haller and Klaassen ensured a win for the visitors.
Ajax is on top of the table with 12 points from 4 matches, having won all their matches.
The Eredivisie side are aiming to flex their muscles tonight against an out of form and lacking confidence Besiktas side.
Both sides met on MD 2 in Ajax, where the hosts won comfortably 2-0.
Form Guide
Besiktas: WLLLL
Ajax: WDWDW
Ajax have now scored FIVE-HUNDRED goals across all competitions under Erik ten Hag…
In 185 games. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/V1J3ozY599
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) November 21, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Alanyaspor 2-0 Besiktas
RKC Waalwijk 0-5 Ajax
Erik ten Hag when asked if Man United don’t have to call him: “My focus is on Ajax, the rest only distracts” 🔴 #MUFC
So we are assured that you remain the Ajax manager? “It’s a weird question. I heard nothing about it [Utd job], so I can’t think about it”. @TheEuropeanLad #Ajax pic.twitter.com/LswKR288ss
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 21, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Besiktas vs Ajax in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App or Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony SIX.
Team News
Hasic, Töre, Saatci are out for the hosts due to injuries while Souza is suspended.
Stekelenburg, Kudus are out of contention for Ajax due to hip and rib injuries while Klaiber remains a doubt. Alvarez is suspended due to accumulation of bookings.
Besiktas possible 11:
Destanoglu, Rosier, Vida, Montero, Yilmaz, Ghezzal, Hutchinson, Pjanic, Teixeira, Larin and Batshuayi
Ajax possible 11:
Pasveer, Blind, Martinez, Timber, Mazraoui, Gravenberch, Klaassen, Tadic, Berghuis, Antony and Haller
Prediction: Besiktas 0-3 Ajax
Ajax is expected to go all the way in this one as well to keep their winning run intact. We do not see the hosts doing much as they have injury concerns and lack of confidence.
A long night awaits Besiktas at home.
Players to watch out for: Batshuayi, Pjanic, Haller and Tadic.
