Introduction
In the knockout stage of the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League season, Ajax will host Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise at home on 20 February 2025 at 21:00 at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. Ajax won the first leg 2-0 away, so they are in a good position for the return leg.
Team performance
Ajax
Ajax are in great form, having won their last five matches. They started with a 2-1 win over Galatasaray in the Europa League, then beat Feyenoord 2-1 in the domestic league. They then beat Fortuna Sittard 2-0 away, then won the first leg 2-0 against Union Saint-Gilloise. In their last match, they won 4-0 against Heracles.
Union Saint-Gilloise
The Belgian team has had mixed results in recent times. They lost 2-1 to Rangers in the Europa League and then beat Sint-Truiden 2-1 in the domestic league. They then won 2-1 away against Kortrijk, but lost 2-0 at home to Ajax. In their most recent match, they lost 1-0 to Mechelen.
Important missing items
Ajax are also without a number of players injured, including Jay Gorter, Brian Brobbey, Youri Baas, Amourricho van Axel Dongen, Branco van den Boomen, Owen Wijndal, Wout Weghorst and Youri Regeer. Union Saint-Gilloise are without Charles Vanhoutte and Alessio Castro-Montes due to injury.
Tactical analysis
Ajax are expected to play in their usual 4-3-3 formation, with a fast and creative attack in the attack line. The midfield will focus on possession and building attacks, while the stability of the defense will be key to progressing.
Union Saint-Gilloise will likely play in a 3-5-2 formation, with a dense midfield and a wide-open attack that could pose a threat to Ajax. It will be important for the Belgians to exploit quick counterattacks and be effective from penalty kicks.
Weather conditions
On the day of the match, cool weather is expected in Amsterdam, with temperatures between 5-7°C and light winds. Precipitation is unlikely, so the weather will not significantly affect the game.
Summary and recommendation
Ajax is in a good position for the return leg and has a chance to win at home. Union Saint-Gilloise will have a tough task to overcome the two-goal deficit, but they are expected to do everything they can to score. The match promises to be exciting and a spectacular game is expected.
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