Ajax vs Inter Milan Prediction, 02:00 September 18: Bullying 'kids' in the Netherlands

Current runner-up Inter Milan is rated higher than Ajax.

Pre-match comments Ajax vs Inter Milan

Ajax returned to the UEFA Champions League after 2 seasons of absence. The most successful team in Dutch football immediately faced difficulties when facing the current runner-up Inter Milan. In terms of level between the two teams, coach Chivu's team is superior to the youthful Ajax team. The Dutch representative's support is home ground and positive performance since the beginning of the season. Ajax has not lost a match in the National Championship and together with Feyenoord and PSV, created a three-horse race.

The thing that worries Ajax the most is the lack of experience of the young players in the UEFA Champions League. Most of the players have not experienced the highest level of football in the "Old Continent". Meanwhile, this is the strength of the current runner-up. The team from Serie A does not have a squad with many top European superstars, but still knows how to overcome difficulties when competing in the UEFA Champions League.

Under Chivu, Inter Milan have not shown the same terrifying stability as when they were led by Simone Inzaghi. The Milanese team just had a bad start when they suffered a bitter 3-4 defeat to rivals Juventus, before that they also suffered a humiliating home defeat to Udinese. However, opponents should not look at those results and underestimate the strength of Inter Milan.

The Nerazzurri have been a revelation in European competition, having reached two finals in the last three seasons despite not being rated highly at the start of the season. Inter Milan may be inconsistent in Serie A but will always be a challenge and a tough obstacle for any team in Europe. Inter Milan's pragmatic style of play has helped them go deep in recent seasons, defeating strong opponents such as Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

Inter Milan's solid defense will be a tough nut to crack for Ajax. Many teams have had trouble breaking through this solid block of concrete, including some big names. So, with almost all the important factors on Inter Milan's side, it wouldn't be a surprise if they beat Ajax on their trip to Amsterdam.

Form, head-to-head history Ajax vs Inter Milan

In the last 5 matches, Ajax drew 2 matches and won 3 matches.

Inter Milan are in decline in Serie A. Chivu's team won 1 and lost 2 consecutive matches.

Ajax and Inter Milan have met five times in the UEFA Champions League. The Dutch side have won three, drawn one and lost one. The last meeting was more than 19 years ago.

Ajax vs Inter Milan squad information

Both sides have the best forces.

Expected lineup Ajax vs Inter Milan

Ajax: Jaros, Sutalo, Gaaei, Baas, Wijndal, Fitz-Jim, Taylor, Moro, Berghuis, Gloukh, Weghorst.

Inter Milan: Sommer, Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni, Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco, Thuram, Martinez.

Score prediction Ajax 0-1 Inter Milan