Ajax vs Chelsea: 3 reasons why the Blues will beat Ajax in their Champions League round 3 encounter

#1. Ajax’s poor record vs English teams at home

Ajax’s thrilling run in the Champions League last season came to a halt after they lost to Tottenham on away goals. Despite winning the first leg at Spurs Stadium, a 3-2 loss to the Lilywhites at the Johan Cruyff Arena ended their hopes of winning the champions league.

That match would end up being the last competitive match they would lose. They have embarked on a remarkable unbeaten run since. However, their poor record against English teams at home suggest that this is one streak they may have a hard time holding on to.

Ajax have only won 1 of their last 6 matches at home to English sides. They have lost 4 matches and drawn 1, with their last win being the 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the 2012/13 Champions League group stage match.

Their record against London sides is just as pathetic having only 1 of their 5 fixtures against teams from the English capital. They have lost 3 matches and drawn the remaining match.

Chelsea on the other hand have an excellent away record in European matches. They have remained unbeaten in their last 8 matches on the road, of which they won 6. Chelsea also have fond memories of the Johan Cruyff Arena.

The last time they visited the stadium, they beat Benfica 2-1 in the Europa League final. Lampard played and captained that Chelsea side. Lampard now manages the side and will hope to inspire his boys to come back with a victory against an exciting yet industrious Ajax side.

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