Match Prediction Slavia Praha Vs Ajax
On October 3, 2024, Slavia Praha will host Ajax at Fortuna Arena in a highly anticipated Europa League clash. Both teams have had strong starts to the season, making this an exciting matchup.
📊 Team Performance
Slavia Praha comes into this match in exceptional form, boasting 5 wins from their last 6 league games. They have a perfect home record in recent matches, with 100% wins in their last 6 fixtures at Fortuna Arena. Their most recent outing was a dominant 4-0 victory over Bohemians 1905, where they controlled 72% of possession and registered 18 shots, 6 of which were on target. The goals came from El-Hadji Diouf, Tomáš Chorý, and Christos Zafeiris, along with an own goal from Ondřej Petrák. Impressively, Slavia Praha has conceded just 1 goal in their last 6 matches, showcasing a solid defense.
Ajax, however, is also in formidable form, having secured 3 consecutive wins in their last 3 away matches in the Europa League, boasting an impressive 86% win rate in the competition overall. They recently defeated RKC Waalwijk 2-0 in the Eredivisie, achieving 70% possession and 23 shots on goal, with Bertrand Traoré and Mika Godts finding the net. Ajax’s defense has been equally resilient, conceding only 2 goals in their last 6 matches while scoring a remarkable 17 times.
📰 Team News
Slavia Praha: Manager Jindřich Trpišovský will be without several key players, including Lukas Vorlicky, Ivan Schranz, Lukas Masopust, Jindrich Stanek, and Tomas Vlcek, all of whom are dealing with various injuries.
Ajax: Coach Francesco Farioli faces similar challenges with player availability. Sivert Mannsverk, Anton Gaaei, Gastón Ávila, Steven Berghuis, and Wout Weghorst are all sidelined due to injuries, which could impact Ajax's depth and performance.
🔮 Prediction
Given their current form and home advantage, Slavia Praha is likely to present a formidable challenge for Ajax. While Ajax has been strong historically in the Europa League, Slavia Praha’s recent performances suggest they could emerge victorious in this encounter. We predict a closely contested match, with Slavia Praha edging out Ajax with a 2-1 scoreline.
💵 Betting Odds
The latest odds for the match are as follows:
💡 Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 in favor of Slavia Praha
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
As the teams prepare to face off in this exciting Europa League match, fans can expect a thrilling display of football with significant implications for both sides in their quest for advancement in the tournament.
