Vojvodina vs Ajax Prediction - Europa League
In the first leg held in the Netherlands, Ajax took the lead with a 1-0 victory. Thus, Ajax would advance with another win or even a draw in Serbia. The Serbian side, Vojvodina, needs to secure a win by at least two goals to turn the tables. If Vojvodina wins by only one goal, the rules dictate that 30 minutes of extra time will be played. Should the tie persist after extra time, the match will head to a penalty shootout to decide the winner.
Vojvodina and Ajax are in the second stage of a four-round process aiming for a place in the Europa League. The victor will proceed to the semifinals to face the winner of the match between Panathinaikos of Greece and Botev Plovidv from Bulgaria. The prediction favoring Ajax is recommended for this Thursday’s second leg of the Europa League qualifiers quarterfinals. In the over/under goals market, the suggestion is to bet on the over 2.5 goals option.
Predictions for Vojvodina vs Ajax
Ajax emerges victorious
Vojvodina benefited from the Superliga, the top tier of the Serbian Championship, by having their last weekend’s match postponed to better prepare for this Thursday’s clash. Ajax also took advantage of this opportunity, as the Dutch Championship has yet to commence. Consequently, both teams are expected to show improvements compared to their first meeting. A prediction favoring Ajax’s success is advisable for this quarterfinal return leg of the Europa League qualifiers.
Over/Under Goals – Over 2.5 goals scored
Trailing in the aggregate, Vojvodina will be compelled to go on the offensive to avoid an early elimination. This scenario should allow Ajax to employ their strongest asset, the fast counter-attack. When considering the over/under goals market for an additional bet on this Thursday’s return leg of the quarterfinals for the 2024/2025 Europa League qualifiers, the recommendation is the over 2.5 goals option.
Latest news and statistics about Vojvodina
Riding high after a 3-1 victory against Tekstilac Odazi in the opening round of the 2024/2025 Superliga, marking their first official match of the season, Vojvodina employed a defensive strategy to try and contain Ajax in the first leg.Clearly, they aimed to secure a draw until the end. They came very close to achieving their goal.
The Dutch team managed to break through their defensive barrier only at the 41st minute of the second half. After receiving a pass from Godts, Van Den Boomen scored the winning goal, ending the match 1-0. Although it wasn’t the desired outcome, it wasn’t disastrous either, allowing Vojvodina to keep their hopes alive for a turnaround. In the first leg, coach Bozidar Bandovic fielded a squad with a four-man defense line, three midfielders, and three attackers. Even with only 39% possession, they created a fair number of shooting opportunities, totaling ten attempts, with three on target.
Latest News and Statistics on Ajax
Ajax is undergoing a transitional phase in its management. After a few unsuccessful attempts over the last two years to replace Erik ten Hag, who departed to manage Manchester United, they placed their bet on Francesco Farioli. The 35-year-old Italian made a name for himself at Nice, paving the way for his move to the Amsterdam team.
However, his style greatly differs from Ten Hag’s. His primary focus is on defensive solidity, coupled with swift transitions to exploit attacking opportunities. In the first leg, Farioli set up Ajax with a formation consisting of four defenders, three midfielders, and three attackers, a strategy almost customary for Dutch teams. Ajax controlled possession for 61% of the match, creating 17 opportunities that led to shots on goal, with nine being on target. They might have secured a larger lead if not for the exceptional performance of goalkeeper Carevic, who was arguably the best player on the field.
