Ajax vs Brighton: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :November 7, 2023 at 5:07 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:59 AM

The Seagulls aiming to fly away with a win amidst a troubled AFC Ajax

A very rare sight for the supporters of AFC Ajax in Eredivisie this season. One of the title contenders from the past many seasons finds itself in a subliminal 11th position. From being so close to reaching the UEFA Champions League finals in the 2018-19 season now they find themselves in ruins. The Dutch club has an opportunity to now redeem their UEFA Europa League next-round hopes as Roberto De Zerbi orchestrated Brighton & Hove Albion pays a visit.

As we head into this crucial Group B encounter, the Seagulls from Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, have put 4 points on the table. The new entrants in European competition have witnessed each type of end result of a game possible after 3 matchdays. Their opening fixture ended in a thrilling 3-2 defeat. The next one against current Group leaders Olympique de Marseille ended as a 2-2 draw. Finally, they secured a 2-0 win against the opposition they will face in this reverse fixture.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 9 November 2023 at 5:45 PM UK (11:15 PM IST)

Location: Johan Cruyff Arena

Form

Ajax (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-L

Brighton (in all competitions): D-D-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Chuba Akpom (Ajax)

The former Arsenal FC academy graduate, Chuba Akpom, entered the last game against Heerenveen in the 73rd minute as a substitute. And by the final whistle, Akpom bagged a brace of goals to give his side a 4-1 win at home. Head coach John van ‘t Schip should hand him more minutes in this one even if he appears off the bench.

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)

The Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma is an integral part of Roberto De Zerbi’s Europa League plans for Brighton. Having played every minute of the 2023-24 UEL, Mitoma has registered one assist. In the Premier League, the 26-year-old has bagged 3 goals and 3 assists in 11 appearances.

Match Facts

After 3 games in the Europa League, Brighton have 4 points on the table while AFC Ajax have put just 2
The home team sits in bottom of Group B of the Europa League
The away side have been held for back-to-back draws in their last two outings

Injury & Team News

The home Ajax side has few absentees for this match. Goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli is out with should injury alongside another keeper Jay Gorter. 21-year-old midfielder Sivert Mannsverk has a foot injury while 19-year-old striker Amourricho van Axel Dongen is out due to a bad knock.

For the visitors, Brighton, knee injuries have taken out influential right-winger Solly March and Paraguayan forward Julio Enciso. Danny Welbeck sustained an injury in the 2-1 away defeat to Manchester City on 21 October and is yet to recover from it.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 1

Ajax wins – 0

Brighton wins – 1

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineup

Ajax predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Ramaj (GK); Gaaei, Sutalo, Hato, Martha; van den Boomen, Taylor; Berghuis, Hylnsson, Bergwijn; Brobbey

Brighton predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Steele (GK); Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Milner; Adingra, Groß, Gilmour, Mitoma; Fati, João Pedro

Match Prediction for Ajax vs Brighton

The home side has been trying hard to turn around their season. In the last two games, we saw Ajax net 2 wins. The travelling side is ending with more draws than wins of late. In the last 6 games, Brighton secured 4 draws. But as we have already seen the Seagulls cruise 2-0 at home, a double could be on the cards.

Prediction: Ajax 1-2 Brighton

Telecast for Ajax vs Brighton

India – Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – CBS, TUDN

Nigeria – Supersport

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