TIPS - AFC Ajax VS SL Benfica

[(AFC Ajax) Strength]:
1. AFC Ajax have suffered four consecutive defeats in the UEFA Champions League and are at the bottom of the league table. If the team want to keep their hopes of advancing alive, they must strive to earn points in all the remaining matches. They are highly motivated for this game.
2. Mika Godts has scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists in the last 5 games. His personal form is quite excellent.

[(AFC Ajax) Weakness]:
1. AFC Ajax lost 1-2 to Excelsior Rotterdam in their last game and have suffered three consecutive defeats in all competitions. The team's recent form has been poor.
2. AFC Ajax have only managed one draw and three losses in their last four home games, and their recent home performance has also been rather poor.
3. AFC Ajax have scored only one goal and conceded 14 in 4 UEFA Champions League matches, with both their offensive and defensive performances being extremely poor.
4. AFC Ajax lost 9 of their last 10 games in AH.

[(SL Benfica) Strength]:
1. SL Benfica have also suffered four consecutive defeats in the UEFA Champions League this season and are currently in the second-to-last place on the league table. The team need to strive for points to keep their hopes of advancing alive, and they are highly motivated for this match.
2. In the just-concluded Taca de Portugal match, Richard Rios performed exceptionally well. He scored the first goal and broke the deadlock for his team.
3. SL Benfica won 2-0 against Atletico Clube Purtugal in their last game and have achieved one win and one draw in their last two matches. The team's recent form is acceptable.
4. SL Benfica have achieved 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 5 away games, demonstrating a decent away performance.
5. The two teams have met twice in the last five years, with SL Benfica holding the upper hand with one win and one draw.

[(SL Benfica) Weakness]:
1. SL Benfica have scored 2 goals and conceded 8 in the 4 UEFA Champions League matches that have been played. The team's offensive performance is poor and their defense is unstable.
2. SL Benfica lost all of their last 3 games in AH.

[Tips]:
AFC Ajax have suffered three consecutive defeats in all competitions recently and are in a slump. Moreover, the team have lost all four games in the UEFA Champions League this season, and their situation for advancing is very precarious.

SL Benfica also suffered four consecutive defeats in the UEFA Champions League, showing a rather poor performance. Fortunately, the team's recent record in domestic competitions has been acceptable, and they have also put on a decent show away from home.

The AH line is -0.5 for the away side, which is in favor of SL Benfica.

Moreover, considering that AFC Ajax are currently in a slump of three consecutive defeats, SL Benfica are expected to win this game.

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