Today, Qarabag will host Ajax in the third round of the Europa League group stage.
According to Idman.biz, the statistical indicators of both teams based on the first two rounds of the current stage have been reviewed.
Both teams feature the numbers 1 and 5 in their scoring records. However, unlike Ajax, which has scored 5 goals, Qarabag has scored 1 and conceded 5. Out of Ajax’s 5 goals, 4 were scored with the right foot and 1 with the left. Qarabag’s sole goal has come from a right-footed shot.
Currently, Ajax sits 6th with 4 points, while Qarabag is at 34th with no points. Despite this, Qarabag has had more possession of the ball compared to their upcoming rival, with a possession rate of 51.5% against Ajax's 49.5%.
In terms of shots on goal, Qarabag has the advantage. The team has made 26 attempts, with 6 on target, 14 off target, and 6 blocked. Although Ajax has fewer total shots (23), they are more accurate, with 11 on target, 9 off target, and 3 blocked. Inside the penalty area, Qarabag has made 18 attempts but converted only 1, while Ajax has converted 4 out of 17 attempts. From outside the box, Qarabag has made 8 shots, while Ajax has made 6, with the latter scoring 1 goal.
Both teams have had 1 penalty opportunity, but Qarabag failed to convert theirs.
In terms of attacking plays, Qarabag has 61 attacks across two games, while Ajax has made 72.
Qarabag leads in corner kicks with a count of 16 to Ajax's 7. However, Ajax has the upper hand in free kicks awarded, with 33 compared to Qarabag’s 23. Notably, Qarabag has been caught offside 8 times, while Ajax has only once.
Both teams have recorded 16 dribbles.
In terms of passing, Qarabag excels in both quantity and accuracy. They have completed 836 of 971 passes (86.5%), while Ajax has completed 637 of 768 passes (82%). Long passes have been successful 60% of the time for Qarabag, compared to just 36.4% for Ajax.
In individual duels, Qarabag holds a slight edge (54.5% to 50.3%), but they lag behind in aerial duels (30.6% to 39.3%).
Qarabag’s goalkeepers have made 5 saves, while Ajax has made 7.
In terms of fouls, Qarabag has committed 20, while Ajax has committed 28. Qarabag has received only 1 yellow card, whereas Ajax has accumulated 10 yellow cards and 1 red card.
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