UEFA Champions League early match: Miller analyzes and picks Ajax vs Atalanta

Game starts at 12:55 pm EST and can be watched on CBS All Access, TUDNXTRA, and Fubo.tv
Ajax's Lassina Traore, front, and Midtjylland's Paulinho vie for the ball during the group D Champions League soccer match between Ajax and Midtjylland at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.
Ajax's Lassina Traore, front, and Midtjylland's Paulinho vie for the ball during the group D Champions League soccer match between Ajax and Midtjylland at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Patrick Post | Associated Press
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In a familiar situation, Ajax hopes to reverse fortunes Wednesday in UEFA Champions League

Almost one year, Ajax went into a Match Day 6 UEFA Champions League contest at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on top of the group, knowing a point would be good enough to advance.

But Valencia came in and got a 1-0 win, while Chelsea beat Lille 2-1, to knock Ajax from first to third, and out of the Champions League.

Wednesday, Ajax is the team that needs to win; a draw or loss will not be enough for the Dutch side against second place Atalanta, with Liverpool already through as Group D winner.

This is a really tough game to call. There will be goals, and both teams have players out through injury/sickness. Atalanta just needs a draw to advance, but have been struggling of late. The match postponement from the weekend could prove advantageous, though, giving the players a much needed rest.

But Ajax is healthier, despite the two straight losses.

I would take Liverpool in the other match if the Reds put out a half decent lineup, but Klopp could take the U14 team, so I won’t pick it here.

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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHDAY 6 EARLY GAME

Game starts at 12:55 pm EST on CBS All Access, TUDNXTRA, and Fubo.tv

GROUP D

Ajax (+133) vs. Atalanta (+175), draw (+280); tied 2-2 MD 2

THE PICK:

Ajax pick (-127)

Ajax over 1.5 goals (-127)

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