Jagiellonia vs Ajax Prediction 22.08.2024 | Europa League
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- Competition: UEFA Europa League - Qualifying Round 1st leg
- Date: Thursday, 22nd, August 2024
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Municipal Stadium in Bialystok (Bialystok)
Both eager to take crucial steps toward the UEFA Europa League group stage, Jagiellonia and Ajax will clash in the first leg of the playoff round at Municipal Stadium in Bialystok on Thursday.
Jagiellonia vs Ajax Betting Tips: UNDER 2.5
Considering that both sides enter this European contest on the back of disappointing results in recent weeks, we don't anticipate either team taking the lead after the first 90 minutes, instead expecting the ultimate winner to be decided in Amsterdam.
Jagiellonia’s hopes of reaching the Champions League group stage for the first time ever were dashed last week after a crushing 1-5 aggregate defeat to Bodo/Glimt, but even if they fall short against Ajax, their spot in UEFA's third-tier competition is already secured.
It seems that the UCL elimination hit them hard, as Jaga’s losing run extended to three matches over the weekend with a humiliating 2-4 home defeat to Cracovia, marking their first league failure after collecting maximum points from the initial three Ekstraklasa games.
If there's any consolation for the Polish club at this moment, it's that their midweek rivals Ajax are also not in the best spirits, having endured some harsh results over the past week, which could level the playing field.
Even though they were defeated 0-1 in the second leg during regular time and there were no goals in extra time, Ajax set an incredible record in UEFA competitions by overcoming Panathinaikos in a marathon penalty shootout that featured 34 shot-kicks.
After an epic and grueling penalty shootout, it seems the Amsterdam side was struck by fatigue, suffering a shocking 1-2 loss during their visit to NAC Breda, further confirming that they have not yet reached the high level they were at a few years ago.
With neither side inspiring confidence, we don't believe at this point the two sides are capable of taking the lead from the first leg on Thursday. In what promises to be a hard-fought and slow-paced encounter, we don't anticipate much action, as both sides have recently struggled in front of goal, with Ajax particularly failing to score more than once in their last four consecutive matches.
Jagiellonia team news
With Dominik Marczuk’s recent transfer to Real Salt Lake City leaving a gap, Jagiellonia is expected to rely on Spanish summer acquisition Miki Villar to cover the right wing.
Jaga coach Adrian Siemieniec is likely to rely on the same players who featured against Bodo/Glimt, despite the disappointing result, with Damian Wojdakowski the only absentee due to a long-term ligament injury.
Last matches of Jagiellonia Białystok
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Jagiellonia Białystok
2 : 4
Cracovia Krakow
Ekstraklasa
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Bodo/Glimt
4 : 1
Jagiellonia Białystok
Champions League
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Jagiellonia Białystok
0 : 1
Bodo/Glimt
Champions League
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Jagiellonia Białystok
2 : 0
Stal Mielec
Ekstraklasa
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Jagiellonia Białystok
3 : 1
Panevėžys
Champions League
Jagiellonia Białystok lineup
Goalkeeper
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50
Slawomir Abramowicz
Defenders
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44
Joao Moutinho
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17
Adrian Dieguez
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72
Mateusz Skrzypczak
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16
Michal Sacek
Midfielders
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99
Kristoffer Hansen
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6
Taras Romanczuk
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8
Nene
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20
Miki Villar
Forwards
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11
Jesus Imaz
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10
Afimico Pululu
Ajax team news
Talented forward Brian Brobbey has fully recovered from the injury that has plagued him recently, but he could remain on the bench for Thursday's contest, although fellow striker Chuba Akpom is yet to get on the scoresheet in the new season.
The hero of the marathon penalty shootout victory against Panathinaikos was none other than the 40-year-old goalkeeper Remko Pasveer, who made crucial saves to propel his team within a step of the Europa League group stage, and he will once again be the first-choice goalkeeper.
Last matches of Ajax
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NAC Breda
2 : 1
Ajax
Eredivisie
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Ajax
13 : 12
Panathinaikos
Europa League
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Ajax
1 : 0
Heerenveen
Eredivisie
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Panathinaikos
0 : 1
Ajax
Europa League
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Vojvodina
1 : 3
Ajax
Europa League
Ajax lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Remko Pasveer
Defenders
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4
Jorrel Hato
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15
Youri Baas
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37
Josip Sutalo
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2
Devyne Rensch
Midfielders
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28
Kian Fitz-Jim
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6
Jordan Henderson
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8
Kenneth Taylor
Forwards
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11
Carlos Forbs
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10
Chuba Akpom
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23
Steven Berghuis
4 Reasons why we expect Under 2.5
- Jagiellonia have been defeated in each of their last three outings across all competitions.
- Ajax have suffered consecutive defeats across all tournaments.
- Ajax have not scored more than one goal in four consecutive matches.
- Three of Ajax's last four matches have contained no more than two goals.
Main prediction Jagiellonia Białystok - Ajax
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
bet365
2.15
