In the first leg away from home, Ajax comfortably defeated their opponents, winning 4-1. This result practically guarantees the Dutch giants a place in the next round, and playing in front of their home crowd at the Johan Cruyff Arena, Michel's team is determined to confirm their status as favorites.
The visiting team has undergone significant changes ahead of the match. Following a crushing defeat in the first leg and subsequent league defeat to Red Star Belgrade, Vojvodina head coach Miroslav Tanga was dismissed, and Marko Savic took over. This sudden coaching change in the midst of a two-legged tie and the need to overcome a three-goal deficit on the road against one of the greats of European football puts the Serbian club in an extremely difficult position. Vojvodina's defense has looked unstable in recent games, and it's unlikely the new coach will be able to radically transform the team's play in just a few days.
Given Ajax's huge lead, the quality of their players, the home advantage, and the instability of their opponents' personnel and coaching, the hosts are expected to confidently prevail. Even with a possible lineup rotation, the Amsterdammers' attacking prowess, with Marcos Leonardo and Michel Godts playing key roles, should allow them to win by more than one goal.
