Celtic aim to bounce back against Ajax
Thursday, September 13, 2012 (08:08)
Augustine Leonard @ Backpagepix
Augustine Leonard @ Backpagepix

Bloemfontein Celtic will be looking to bounce back from defeat in their last Absa Premiership match when they host Ajax Cape Town at Free State Stadium on Sunday, 16 September 2012.

Celtic have lost two of their first three league matches this season, with the defeats sandwiching a win over Platinum Stars.

The Bloemfontein side were defeated 2-0 away to Bidvest Wits in their last league outing.

Phunya Sele Sele are placed 13th on the league standings after the first three rounds of matches.

Ajax have claimed four points from their first three matches, with a win, draw and a loss.

The Cape Town team recorded an emphatic 4-1 home victory over Platinum Stars in their last outing.

The Urban Warriors are placed seventh on the league standings after the first three rounds of matches.

In head-to-head stats, Celtic and Ajax have met in 20 league matches since 1999/2000.

The Urban Warriors have eight wins, Phunya Sele Sele seven, and there has been five draws.

Celtic have a good home record against Ajax, with six wins, three draws and one loss from 10 matches.

The home side prevailed in each of the league matches between the teams last season, 2-0 for the Urban Warriors and 4-2 for Phunya Sele Sele.

Kick-off is at 15h00.

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