AJAX VS CHELSEA FRIENDLY MATCH LATEST ODDS AND BETTING TIPS
It's been confirmed that Martin Jol will be staying with Ajax for the foreseeable future and I think that may give the Amsterdammers a bounce here as they take on Premier League Champions Chelsea. Carlo Ancelotti's side will be looking to get things off to a great start against this talented side and you have to give Chelsea credit for playing their pre-season fixtures against quality European opposition.
The Blues are definitely the favourites according to virtually all the bookmakers with Ladbrokes listing them around 1.66. You can back Ajax at a lengthy 4.33 while the draw is available at 3.4. It can be helpful to keep your eyes on the teamsheets as you never know when a side will name a b team, but I get the feeling we're see a good selection of first team players here today.
The favoured correct score outcome is a 1-1 draw and that trades at a 6.5 price. If you select either 1-0 or 2-0 to Chelsea you have both options trading at 7.0. A 2-1 result is priced at 8.0 to Chelsea while a 2-2 result is available at 15.0.
Should Ajax pull off a 1-0 result, you're looking at a 9.0 listing while a 2-1 result trades at 15.0.
Chelsea are favoured to kick off the match with a 1.8 listing while Ajax can be backed at 1.9. A penalty to be awarded and scored is trading at 3.0 while a penalty to be awarded and missed is available at 10.0.
The first goal is likely to come from a right-footed strike with a 1.66 price and a goal scored with the left leg is priced at 4.5. A header is trading at 4.5 as well and you know that Chelsea can find a headed goal from time to time. I think that's a solid selection.
Chelsea should take this one if they are firing on all cylinders or even the majority of their cylinders. It's a very interesting fixture and you can expect it to be played with plenty of pace. Ajax aren't bad value but Chelsea are more than justified favourites here.