Feb 16th features a match where Ajax will host Union Berlin at Johan Cruijff Arena in a clash of the Europa League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In Ajax’s last match they recorded a 3-1 win against RKC Waalwijk. Mats Seuntjens struck first for RKC Waalwijk in the 17th minute, then Brian Brobbey tied it up for Ajax in the 50th minute on a feed from Steven Berghuis But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 78th minute on a goal by Jurriën Timber. Ajax is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches, while union Berlin is fresh off their 2-1 win against RB Leipzig. Benjamin Henrichs scored the first goal for RB Leipzig in the 24th minute, but Janik Haberer got the equalizer for Union Berlin in the 61st minute Finally they completed the comback in the 72nd minute on a penalty goal by Robin Knoche to cap off a wild match. Union Berlin should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 19 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Kevin Behrens has been the most prolific scorer on Union Berlin in his last five matches with three goals. Ajax is fortunate enough to have Kudus Mohammed in top form. In the last five matches the attacker has scored four goals.