A rout is already halfway complete: prediction for Ajax vs Vojvodina
The second qualifying round clash of the Conference League between Ajax and Vojvodina will take place on July 30 in Amsterdam. The Dutch side triumphed in the first leg with a 4-1 win, virtually sealing their spot in the next stage of the competition.
Ajax: advantage allows for rotation
Ajax couldn't avoid a nervy spell in Serbia, letting their opponents level the score in the 28th minute. However, goals on either side of halftime restored full control for the favorites, and Mohamed Abdallah's precise strike in the 93rd minute put the Amsterdam side in a supremely comfortable position.
Michel's team is having a confident pre-season, with previous wins over Olympiacos and Burnley. The coach may refresh the starting lineup, but Maher Carriso and Marcos Leonardo are strong candidates to start, while 17-year-old Abdella Ouazzane is also pushing for minutes after an impressive pre-season campaign.
Vojvodina: a historic comeback looks almost impossible
The Serbian team is on the brink of ending their European season. After defeat to Ajax, they suffered another setback in the league against Crvena Zvezda, losing 1-3, and head coach Miroslav Tanja has resigned.
The stats paint a grim picture: Vojvodina haven't won in regular time in their last 11 European matches, losing ten of them. Up front, the visitors will be pinning their hopes on Nardin Mulahuseinović, who has already notched three goals in two league appearances since his summer move.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Ajax won the first leg 4-1.
- Vojvodina have failed to win in regular time in their last 11 European outings.
- The Serbian club have suffered ten defeats in that stretch.
Amsterdam side should see it through comfortably: prediction for Ajax vs Vojvodina
Even with significant rotation, Ajax remain vastly superior in squad depth and attacking quality. An early goal for the hosts will all but erase any lingering intrigue and allow them to play out the remainder in comfort.
Vojvodina will have to push forward, but such a scenario will only open up more space around their own penalty area. Given both teams' form and the first-leg result, another convincing win for the Dutch side looks the most probable outcome.
