This is an 8* BLOWOUT on Ajax.

Both teams advanced to the league phase through qualifiers a few weeks ago.

Ajax is unbeaten in its last four games, winning three, and I'm expecting it to keep that momentum rolling here.

Beskitas enters on top form as well, having gone unbeaten over its first six competitions, winning six.

But if history is any precedence, then Ajax has to be loving its chances, as it has won all six in this series (keeping three clean sheets) and scoring at least twice in each.

Ajax also only has two losses at home in its last 20 Europa League competitions, winning 13. Besiktas on the other hand has lost its last three Europa League road contests, allowing 11 goals and scoring just three times.

Look for the home field to play a factor here and for AJAX to find a way to get the job done at the end of the night.

Good luck, NP