Ajax desperately need points on Thursday, Oct 22 at 9:00 PM in the League Stage. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Ajax come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 0D 1L). Atalanta, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (1W 0D 0L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Ajax head into this on the back of a defeat, while Atalanta arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Ajax and Atalanta have split their 2 meetings almost evenly (0W–1D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Atalanta won 1–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.5 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Atalanta's quality should tell even on the road. Ajax will push, but the visitors have too much class. Atalanta to win.