Ajax vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction and Betting Tips | 18th July 2023
Ajax continue to gear up their preparations for the 2023-24 season as the lock horns with a formidable Shakhtar Donetsk side in an intriguing pre-season clash at De Toekomst on Tuesday.
Shakhtar Donetsk finished at the top of the Ukrainian Premier League standings in the 2022-23 season and have been impressive over the past year. The away side slumped to a shock 5-0 defeat at the hands of Dordrecht last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Ajax, on the other hand, have flattered to deceive over the past year and secured a disappointing third-place finish in the Eredivisie last season. The Dutch giants were held to a 2-2 draw by Den Bosch in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
Ajax have not been at their best over the past year and are in the midst of a difficult transition at the moment. Max de Waal and Steven Berghuis can be lethal on their day and will look to prove their mettle this week.
Shakhtar Donetsk have struggled in recent weeks and will need to play out of their skins in this match. Ajax are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Ajax 3-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
Tip 1: Result - Ajax
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Shakhtar Donetsk to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Steven Berghuis to score - Yes
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