Liverpool welcome Ajax to Anfield on Tuesday evening with Jurgen Klopp's men looking for a victory in their second game of Group A of the Champions League.
Following a hefty 4-1 defeat in their opening match at Napoli last week, anything but a victory against the Dutch champions would leave the Merseysiders in a tricky position in terms of qualifying for the knockout stages, even at this early point in the group.
Liverpool vs Ajax latest odds
Despite the Reds making a poor start to the season they remain overwhelming favourites to pick up three points with bet365 offering them at 8/15 (1.53).
Ajax meanwhile are flying domestically with six wins from six matches to sit top of the Eredivisie, while last week they thrashed Rangers 4-0 in their opening game in Group A.
The visitors are priced at 17/4 (5.25) with the draw available at 15/4 (4.75).
Liverpool vs Ajax first goal scorer odds
Mohamed Salah is the favourite to break the deadlock at Anfield with the Egyptian international priced at 4/1 (5.00) ahead of Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota who are both offered at 9/2 (5.50).
Luis Diaz and Roberto Firmino come next in the betting at 6/1 (7.00) while the shortest priced player for the visitors is Dutch U21-international forward Brian Brobbey at 15/2 (8.50) ahead of Dusan Tadic at 17/2 (9.50).
Liverpool vs Ajax preview
Since losing the Dutch Super Cup at the end of July to PSV Eindhoven, Ajax have been in sensational form winning all seven of their competitive fixtures, scoring 25 goals in the process.
Alfred Schreuder's side have also kept five consecutive clean sheets and while they have not yet faced an attack as potent as that of Liverpool, Ajax will be confident of competing well at Anfield on Tuesday night.
Liverpool for their part have kept two clean sheets in eight competitive fixtures this season and with confidence currently at one of its lowest ebbs during Klopp's tenure, the Reds could be made to work hard by an in-form Ajax side.
Liverpool vs Ajax tips and predictions
The visitors are priced at 3/4 (1.75) to win with a +1.25 Asian handicap which looks like an excellent selection.
This bet pays out in full, if Ajax win or draw, while providing a half win if they lose by one goal. It only loses if Liverpool win by two goals or more, something that looks unlikely given the respective form of both sides.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Ajax +1.25 Asian handicap at 3/4 (1.75) for a 2pt stake with bet365
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