Fighting back: Europa League Playoffs
In their turn, Bayer needs at least one goal at the Dragao stadium. The Portuguese conceded goals in 8 out of 9 European Cup matches (Champions League + EL) this season, except for the one match on August 7, 2019 in Krasnodar (0:1). This is convenient for the pharmacists, plus they are in a great shape - they scored in the last 9 matches and won 8 times, 3 times out of 4 on the road.
Porto lost a lot of strength in the previous battle with Bayer, but in the end were able to score, retaining the intrigue for the second leg. The team of Consaceau is giving it their 100% in both Primera and the EL. Their away defeat in the first match with Bayer (2:1) did not become a problem for the dragons, because in the second leg they have every chance to redeem themselves. Despite the fact that in the last match the total attempts statistics were on the side of the pharmacists (18 vs. 8 by Porto), the dragons lead by dangerous attacks - 30 vs. 25 at Bayer.
The upcoming match is dictating its rules to both teams, so we should expect plenty of attacking from both sides. Both to score - Yes with odds of 1.53 in 22Bet line.
Ajax - Getafe
The previous match between the two teams was a real sensation. Getafe won in their home field with a score of 2:0, getting a chance to progress to the next round.
The blow to Ajax was only worsened by the loss of the defender Tagliafico (5 goals and 5 assists in the season), who reached his yellow card limit, as well as lack of clarity on whether the best scorer Promes (15 + 4) will be taking part. Those factors can’t but affect the game of the Dutch team. However, all their recent successes have had to do with the whole team’s collective effort. Ajax always relies on tight ball possession, putting pressure on the opponent in case of losing it.
On the other hand, Ajax felt on their own skin the intense pressing from the Spanish Chelsea on their home field, which showed tactical diversity and trademark direct attacks. Despite the 5th place in the Primera, Getafe can give a lot of grief to a rival of any level. In addition to the injured Antunes, who may miss the match with Ajax, the team of Bordalás does not have too many lineup issues. In terms of defense reliability in Spain, Getafe is outbested only by Real and Atlético.
For Ajax, the defeat in the first leg is not the end. The team of ten Hag must do everything possible to break down the defense of Getafe and keep the rival team from crushing their attack. In their turn, the Spaniards had the time to calm down following their success in the first match and could easily afford the luxury of getting defeated 1:2, 2:3 and even 1:3. W1 + Total Over 2.5 with odds of 2.95 in 22Bet line.
