Revenge is on the menu when Manchester City welcomes Ajax Amsterdam to the second group match between them. Can City take a win this time or will Ajax surprise again?
City of Manchester Stadium
06-11-2012 @ 19.45 GMT
How is the two teams form?
Since the last meeting between the two clubs, two weeks ago, Manchester City has played two domestic league matches. It have resulted in a win against Swansea and a draw against West Ham United, and they are currently placed three in the Premier League. For this match, City is without Rodwell, Lescott, Richards, Silva, Maicon and Milner according to the latest injury reports.
Ajax Amsterdam has played two matches in the domestic league and one in the Ducth Cup since the win against Manchester City. The matches against Feyenoord, ONS Sneek and Vitesse has delivered a draw and two wins. For this match, Ajax is without Sigthórsson, Boilesen, Serero, Klaassen and Lukoki.
Ajax Amsterdam has played two matches in the domestic league and one in the Ducth Cup since the win against Manchester City. The matches against Feyenoord, ONS Sneek and Vitesse has delivered a draw and two wins. For this match, Ajax is without Sigthórsson, Boilesen, Serero, Klaassen and Lukoki.
How will the starting XI look?
As mentioned, Manchester City is without a line of profiles for this match while Ajax still is without their best striker Sigthórsson. Therefore, the startling lines could look as:
As mentioned, Manchester City is without a line of profiles for this match while Ajax still is without their best striker Sigthórsson. Therefore, the startling lines could look as:
Hart
Zabaleta - Natasic - Kompany - Glichy
Barry - Touré
Balotelli - Tevez - Nasri
Agüero
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Eriksen
Babel - Sana
Schøne - Poulsen - De Jong
Van Rhijn - Moisander - Alderweireld - Blind
Vermeer
Ajax Amsterdam and especially Christian Eriksen surprised Manchester City two weeks ago. It its unlikely they can do it again, however, Manchester City is hit hard by injuries. City will probably keep Eriksen on a leash, but this can open for fast players as Babel and Sana. Furthermore, Ajax has the exciting talent Viktor Fischer on the bench, and he might be able to make some trouble for the City defends.
That said, Manchester City has some strong reserves and the attacking are still as dangerous as always. Both Tevez and Agüero have the ability to be decisive in this match. I think we will see an attacking played and tight match, with Manchester City as winners.
What are the odds?
According to Oddschecker.com the most popular bet on this match is Manchester City to odds 4/9, while a draw is set to 165/41 and Ajax victory to 15/2.
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