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Football Europa Conference League Johan Cruyff Arena Thu 27 Aug 14:00
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Ajax vs Sion Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Sion Asian Hcp +1.75 @ -127

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Get With Sion to Put Up a Fight

Backing Sion at +1.75 allows us to divide our Asian Handicap stake between +1.5 and +2.0. The away team can stay close to Ajax and we’re happy to take a betting price of -127.

Explore our full Ajax vs Sion betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Ajax vs Sion Preview

Dutch Eredivisie side Ajax host Swiss Super League outfit Sion in the second leg of their Europa Conference League play-off tie at Johan Cruyff Arena, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Thursday 27 August.

Ajax have started the new Eredivisie season with a win and a draw, while Sion have collected six points from their opening three Super League matches.

H2H: Ajax Claimed 4-2 First-Leg Victory

Neither team have been in action since the first leg on Thursday night, when Ajax claimed a 4-2 away victory. Ajax enjoyed 62% possession and registered nine shots on target compared to four for Sion. Julian Brandt, Marcos Leonardo, Tolu Arokodare and Davy Klaassen found the net for the Amsterdam side, while Franck Surdez and Ilyas Chouaref scored for Sion.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Ajax logo Ajax 8 4 3 1 22 10 12 22:10 15
Swiss Super League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Sion logo Sion 10 6 1 3 23 17 6 23:17 19
Ajax – Last 10 League & Europa Conference League qualifying Games

7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 2.8 goals from 21.5 attempts and 7.4 shots on goal. Ajax have had 63.5% possession and 8.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 9.2 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal, while earning 3.0 corners.

Players to Watch

Davy Klaassen leads the way with 5 goals, while Oscar Gloukh and Julian Brandt have 4 and 3 respectively. Mika Godts has the most assists with 4, while goalies Maarten Paes and Marc-Andre ter Stegen collectively have 3 clean sheets.

Sion – Last 10 League & Europa Conference League qualifying Games

Sion have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 2.4 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 16.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 52.5% possession, 5.4 corners taken and 3.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts.

Players to Watch

Winsley Boteli has scored 6, followed by Ilyas Chouaref, Baltazar and Donat Rrudhani with 3 goals apiece. Franck Surdez has been the top assist maker on 5, with Anthony Racioppi notching one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Ajax confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Marc-Andre ter Stegen (GK), Lucas Rosa, Aaron Bouwman, Youri Baas, Caio Henrique, Davy Klaassen, Youri Regeer, Julian Brandt, Steven Berghuis, Tolu Arokodare, Abdellah Ouazane.

Sion confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Anthony Racioppi (GK), Numa Lavanchy, Noe Sow, Jan Kronig, Nias Hefti, Ali Kabacalman, Baltazar, Ilyas Chouaref, Winsley Boteli, Franck Surdez, Rilind Nivokazi.

Main Match Prediction

We’ll side with Sion at +1.75 on the Asian Handicap. The underdogs are expected to give a good account of themselves in this Conference League play-off clash and the odds of -127 look really attractive.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (domestic league and Europa Conference League qualifying matches):

  • The +1.75 line has been covered by Sion in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +1.75 line has been covered by Sion in 18 of their last 20 games.
  • The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 11 of their last 20 games.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Europa Conference League qualifying form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Sion +1.75 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 55.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Ajax Ajax logo 1 - 1 Sion logo Sion

There are odds of +750 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Franck Surdez to Score +255 BetMGM logo

Franck Surdez (Sion) has scored two goals in his past five matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +255.

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Corners Prediction

Ajax Over 6.5 Corners -112 BetMGM logo

The 6.5 corners line has been covered by Ajax in their past eight games. We’re expecting history to be repeated and that would mean the Ajax Team Corners line is covered at -112.

Europa Conference League & League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Ajax Logo Ajax
Total
11.50 8.50 3.00
Home
9.50 6.40 3.10
Away
12.60 6.30 6.30
Sion Logo Sion
Total
8.80 5.40 3.40
Home
10.80 6.50 4.30
Away
8.50 5.40 3.10
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Sion +1.75 -127
Both Team To Score Yes -185
Team Corners Ajax Over 6.5 -112

You’re welcome to follow our bet builder which has Sion on the Asian Handicap at +1.75, both teams to find the net together with Ajax to rack up over 6.5 corners.

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Ajax vs Sion Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Ajax Victory on the Cards According to Betting Sites

The bookies are taking few risks with their betting odds of -357 for Ajax winning which indicates that they have a 78% chance of triumphing in this Conference League play-off showdown. FC Sion are trading at a much larger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +650.

Ajax can be backed at -167 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Sion can be chanced at +500 and the draw is +190.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -182 on the Both Teams to Score market.

No matter what Europa Conference League qualifying game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.

Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida Top of First Goalscorer List

Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida is the First Goalscorer favourite at +350 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +107.

Player Goals
Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida (Ajax)
First
+350
Anytime
+107
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Tolu Arokodare (Ajax)
First
+370
Anytime
+120
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Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)
First
+400
Anytime
+128
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Abdellah Ouazane (Ajax)
First
+450
Anytime
+150
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Team Stats

Latest Europa Conference League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Ajax logo Ajax Stats
Sion logo Sion Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

Ajax vs Sion Lineups & Team News

The latest Ajax vs Sion team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll share the confirmed lineups for the Europa Conference League qualifier plus the newest injury information.

Ajax Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Sion Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Ajax Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 M. ter Stegen
2 Lucas Rosa 30 Aaron Bouwman 15 Youri Baas 12 Caio Henrique
18 Davy Klaassen 6 Youri Regeer 8 Julian Brandt
23 Steven Berghuis 99 Tolu Arokodare 68 Abdellah Ouazane
1 Anthony Racioppi
14 Numa Lavanchy 5 Noe Sow 17 Jan Kronig 20 Nias Hefti
88 Ali Kabacalman 8 Baltazar
7 Ilyas Chouaref 13 Winsley Boteli 19 Franck Surdez
33 Rilind Nivokazi

Sion Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Ajax Substitutes

  • 3Anton Gaaei
  • 5Owen Wijndal
  • 9Kasper Dolberg
  • 10Oscar Gloukh
  • 20Oliver Edvardsen
  • 21Jofre Torrents
  • 22Joeri Heerkens
  • 24Jorthy Mokio
  • 26Maarten Paes
  • 36Dies Janse
  • 38Marcos Leonardo
  • 67Mohamed Abdalla

Sion Substitutes

  • 6Marquinhos Cipriano
  • 9Josias Lukembila
  • 10Benjamin Kololli
  • 12Francesco Ruberto
  • 21Liam Chipperfield
  • 22Adrien Llukes
  • 29Theo Berdayes
  • 37Fode Sylla
  • 38Ryan Kessler
  • 40Simon Caillet
  • 55Lorenzo Villa
  • 77Donat Rrudhani

Previous Ajax Lineups

20 Aug Europa Conference League
Sion 2-4 Ajax
16 Aug Eredivisie
Ajax 2-2 SC Heerenveen
13 Aug Europa Conference League
Shelbourne 2-2 Ajax
09 Aug Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle 0-2 Ajax
06 Aug Europa Conference League
Ajax 3-1 Shelbourne
30 Jul Europa Conference League
Ajax 4-1 Vojvodina

Previous Sion Lineups

20 Aug Europa Conference League
Sion 2-4 Ajax
13 Aug Europa Conference League
Sion 2-1 FC Noah
09 Aug Swiss Super League
Sion 3-2 Vaduz
06 Aug Europa Conference League
FC Noah 2-2 Sion
02 Aug Swiss Super League
Sion 3-0 Luzern
30 Jul Europa Conference League
Sion 4-0 BATE Borisov
Team Squads

Ajax Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Michel

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Aaron Bouwman 30 D 5 450 5 0 0 0 1 0
Youri Regeer 26 M 5 405 5 0 0 1 1 0
Maarten Paes 26 G 4 360 4 1 0 0 0 0
Daley Blind 17 D 4 315 4 0 0 0 0 0
Steven Berghuis 23 F 4 305 4 0 1 3 0 0

Sion Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Didier Tholot

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jan Kronig 17 D 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Numa Lavanchy 14 F 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Noe Sow 5 D 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Anthony Racioppi 1 G 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Baltazar 8 M 5 441 5 0 2 0 2 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
Eredivisie Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Feyenoord 8 6 2 0 27:7 20
2 PSV 8 6 1 1 26:10 19
3 AZ Alkmaar 8 6 1 1 18:8 19
4 Twente 8 5 2 1 16:8 17
5 Ajax 8 4 3 1 22:10 15
6 Groningen 8 4 2 2 20:14 14
7 Fortuna Sittard 8 4 2 2 14:15 14
8 Go Ahead E. 8 2 5 1 19:17 11
9 Excelsior 8 3 2 3 16:14 11
10 SC Heerenveen 8 2 3 3 11:11 9
11 NEC Nijmegen 8 2 3 3 13:14 9
12 Cambuur 8 2 2 4 11:19 8
13 Utrecht 8 2 2 4 14:25 8
14 Sp. Rotterdam 8 1 3 4 13:20 6
15 Telstar 8 1 3 4 7:14 6
16 PEC Zwolle 8 1 1 6 6:21 4
17 Den Haag 8 0 3 5 9:19 3
18 Willem II 8 0 2 6 7:23 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Twente 4 4 0 0 9:3 12
2 PSV 4 3 1 0 13:4 10
3 AZ Alkmaar 4 3 1 0 9:3 10
4 Feyenoord 4 2 2 0 11:4 8
5 Go Ahead E. 4 2 2 0 11:6 8
6 Groningen 4 2 1 1 9:6 7
7 Ajax 5 1 3 1 11:9 6
8 SC Heerenveen 4 1 1 2 3:5 4
9 Fortuna Sittard 4 1 1 2 5:9 4
10 Utrecht 4 1 1 2 8:14 4
11 Excelsior 4 1 0 3 5:10 3
12 Cambuur 4 1 0 3 6:13 3
13 NEC Nijmegen 4 0 2 2 5:8 2
14 Sp. Rotterdam 4 0 2 2 5:10 2
15 Telstar 4 0 2 2 5:11 2
16 Den Haag 3 0 1 2 4:8 1
17 Willem II 4 0 1 3 3:10 1
18 PEC Zwolle 4 0 0 4 1:13 0
Switzerland FlagSwiss Super League Table
Super League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lugano 10 9 1 0 31:7 28
2 Young Boys 10 6 4 0 33:18 22
3 Sion 10 6 1 3 23:17 19
4 St. Gallen 10 5 1 4 17:19 16
5 FC Zurich 10 4 2 4 18:22 14
6 Servette 10 4 1 5 14:13 13
7 Basel 10 4 1 5 17:20 13
8 Luzern 10 3 3 4 17:22 12
9 Thun 10 3 1 6 17:27 10
10 Vaduz 10 3 0 7 21:21 9
11 Grasshoppers 10 2 2 6 13:26 8
12 Lausanne 10 1 3 6 7:16 6
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lugano 6 5 1 0 18:4 16
2 Young Boys 5 3 2 0 17:12 11
3 Sion 5 3 1 1 11:7 10
4 Vaduz 5 3 0 2 14:8 9
5 Luzern 5 3 0 2 11:9 9
6 FC Zurich 5 3 0 2 11:10 9
7 Servette 5 2 1 2 6:5 7
8 St. Gallen 5 2 1 2 8:10 7
9 Grasshoppers 5 1 1 3 7:13 4
10 Basel 5 1 0 4 7:11 3
11 Lausanne 5 0 2 3 5:11 2
12 Thun 4 0 1 3 2:11 1

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