Should we expect a big victory for the hosts? Ajax vs Jagiellonia Prediction
One of the playoff matches in the UEFA Europa League qualifying round will take place in Amsterdam, where Ajax will host Jagiellonia at the Johan Cruyff Arena. The first match between these teams in Poland ended with a convincing 4-1 victory for the Dutch club, which all but seals their place in the next round. Here’s a prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Ajax
Last season, Ajax was a shadow of its former self, enduring a disappointing campaign that saw them finish fifth in the league. Over 34 matches, Ajax managed 15 wins but also suffered 8 defeats, ultimately trailing the champions, PSV, by a staggering 35 points.
In the first round of Europa League qualification, Ajax comfortably dealt with Vojvodina (1-0 at home and 3-1 away), before meeting the resilient Greek side, Panathinaikos. After winning 1-0 away, Ajax surprisingly lost the home leg by the same score, but they managed to advance via a penalty shootout. In the Eredivisie, Ajax began with a narrow 1-0 victory over Heerenveen, but stumbled in the second round, losing 1-2 to Breda.
Jagiellonia
The club from Białystok claimed the gold medals in the Polish league last season, but failed to make a strong impression in the Champions League. In their first qualifying round, Jagiellonia comfortably beat Lithuanian side Panevėžys 4-0 away and 3-1 at home.
However, they couldn’t cope with Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt, losing both legs. After a 0-1 home defeat, Jagiellonia suffered a heavy 1-4 loss in Norway. These defeats seriously dented Jagiellonia's confidence. Before the matches against Bodø/Glimt, "The Pride of Podlasie" had won three consecutive matches in the Polish league against opponents like Puszcza Radom, Radomiak Radom, and Stal Mielec. But after their Champions League exit, they lost at home to Cracovia and Katowice.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams have not previously met in European competitions.
- Jagiellonia has lost their last five matches across all competitions.
- Three of Ajax’s last five matches have ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Ajax vs Jagiellonia Prediction
Ajax essentially secured their spot in the next round with their first-leg victory, but that doesn’t mean they will take it easy in front of their home crowd. However, bookmakers are offering a low 1.18 odds for a home win. We believe that this time, there won’t be a high goal tally, and our recommended bet is "Total Under 3.5 Goals" at odds of 1.88.
