The Europa League match between Ajax and Brighton will take place at Johan Cruijff Arena on Thursday at 11:15 pm IST.
After a poor start, Ajax have regained form and now seek a third straight win when they host Brighton in Europa League Group B on Thursday. In their first meeting last month, Brighton recorded their first ever European victory by beating Ajax 2-0 away. So Ajax will look to avenge that defeat and continue their improved run when Brighton visit Johan Cruyff Arena this week in a crucial group stage clash.
After a disastrous start to the season, new manager John van ‘t Schip has steadied the ship at Ajax with back-to-back league wins for the first time this campaign. Luuk Browers briefly threatened Ajax’s latest 4-1 victory over Heerenveen but goals from Steven Bergwijn, Brian Brobbey and a late Chuba Akpom brace sealed a comfortable result. The mini-revival has lifted Ajax to 11th in the Eredivisie while conceding just once in their last two games after previous defensive struggles. In the Europa League, Ajax sit bottom of their group but can move level on points with leaders Marseille by avoiding a fourth straight winless start, which would be a first since 2015-16. With their fate still in their own hands, Ajax hope Van ‘t Schip’s arrival continues to spark an upturn in fortunes at home and in Europe.
After conceding late equalizers in their first two Europa League matches, Brighton finally earned their first ever European victory by beating Ajax 2-0 away last time out. Goals from Joao Pedro and Ansu Fati made it three straight games scoring multiple goals for Roberto De Zerbi’s attack-minded side. However, Brighton still trail Marseille and AEK Athens in the tight Group B standings. A draw between the top two on Thursday coupled with a Brighton win over Ajax would put the Seagulls first on head-to-head points. Domestically, Brighton are winless in five Premier League games, needing an own goal to draw with Everton last weekend despite dominating. But their scoring run extended to seven matches across all competitions. Hoping to make it eight and get revenge on Ajax, Brighton aim to buck the recent trend of English teams failing to score in Europa League trips to the Netherlands.
Ajax probable starting lineup: Ramaj, Rensch, Sutalo, Hato, Sosa, Taylor, Tahirovic, Van den Boomen, Berghuis, Brobbey, Bergwijn
Brighton & Hove Albion probable starting lineup: Steele, Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Milner, Fati, Gross, Gilmour, Mitoma, Pedro, Ferguson
Ajax
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Heerenveen | 4-1 (W) |
| FC Volendam | 2-0 (W) |
| PSV | 2-5 (L) |
| Brighton | 0-2 (L) |
| Utrecht | 3-4 (L) |
Brighton
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Everton | 1-1 (D) |
| Fulham | 1-1 (D) |
| Ajax | 2-0 (W) |
| Manchester City | 1-2 (L) |
| Liverpool | 2-2 (D) |
| Last match- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Brighton beat Ajax | 2-0 |
The Europa League match between Ajax and Brighton will take place at Johan Cruijff Arena on Thursday at 11:15 pm IST.
| Ajax vs Brighton | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | November 9 |
| Venue | Johan Cruijiff Arena |
| Kickoff time in Netherlands | 6:45 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in UK | 5:45 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:15 pm (Thursday) |
Football fans in Netherlands can catch the live action via Veronica TV, Watch ESPN, ESPN 2 while those in UK can watch the match live via discovery+ App, discovery+, TNT Sports 2.
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