Shelbourne vs Ajax Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Aug 2026
Shelbourne vs Ajax Predictions
We think that Shelbourne can prosper as the underdogs in their meeting with Ajax and we’ll take the Asian Handicap +2.25 at odds of -114. Our stake will be split equally between +2 and +2.5.
Check out the complete Shelbourne vs Ajax betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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League of Ireland club Shelbourne host Dutch Eredivisie outfit Ajax at Tolka Park in the second leg of their Europa Conference League third qualifying round tie, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Thursday 13 August.
Shelbourne lost when last in action. At Tolka Park, they were turned over 2-1 at home to St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland. John Russell's men boasted 60% possession and had three shots on target, while James Norris registered the goal.
Ajax won their previous game by a 2-0 Eredivisie scoreline. It was away from home against PEC Zwolle at Mac3Park Stadion. The Amsterdam side boasted 70% possession and had six shots on goal, while Jorthy Mokio and Julian Brandt were on the scoresheet.
Ajax Beat Shels in their Previous Meeting
Ajax had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Johan Cruyff Arena, they recorded a 3-1 home win over Shels.
| League of Ireland | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Shelbourne |
26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 36 | 38 | -2 | 36:38 | 34 |
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Ajax |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2:0 | 3 |
Shels have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 13.4 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. They have averaged 50.5% possession and 4.6 corners per game, conceding 1.9 goals and 5.4 corners from 13.2 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.
Top scorers Harry Wood and Daniel Kelly have found the net 3 times, with Alistair Coote getting 2. Daniel Kelly, Rodrigo Freitas and Harry Wood have racked up the most assists with 2 each.
Ajax have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 2.5 goals from 7.1 shots on goal and 18.8 attempts. There’s been an average of 60.3% possession, 7.2 corners taken and 4.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.
The leading goalscorers have been Oscar Gloukh on 5, Davy Klaassen with 4 and Mika Godts 3. Mika Godts has clocked up 6 assists, with Maarten Paes and Marc-Andre ter Stegen collectively keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
Backing Shelbourne +2.25 on the Asian Handicap at -114 in this Europa Conference League qualifying game could be the way forward. We think that the underdogs can outperform their odds and will approach this wager with confidence.
The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest Europa Conference League qualifying stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you’re in pursuit of bigger odds, then a Bet Builder could be a way forward. Take Shels to cover the line with additional selections until you’re satisfied with the price.
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Correct Score Prediction
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2
Ajax
There could be merit in backing Ajax to win 2-1. Odds of +700 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Ademipo Odubeko (Shelbourne) can be wagered to register one or more shots on goal at +110. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.
Tolu Arokodare (Ajax) can be backed at +110 to find the net. There are attractive odds available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for him to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
Ajax have been awarded an average of 5.00 corners in the past 10 away games, while the corner count against Shelbourne has been less than 6.5 in the last ten home matches. We’re going to bet on Ajax to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -123.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our bet builder, try Shelbourne with the +2.25 Asian Handicap, both teams scoring accompanied by Ademipo Odubeko (Shelbourne) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
The bet builder option is great for football fans wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. You can go through the available markets and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
Shelbourne vs Ajax 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.
The available betting odds afford Ajax a 89% probability of triumphing in this Europa Conference League qualifying clash. This is reflected in that they’re massive -833 favourites to succeed with the bookmakers. Shelbourne are trading at a far bigger price than their opponents and the rank outsiders can be backed at +1300.
You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Ajax at -250, go for Shels at +850 or take the draw at +215.
If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. A different angle is going for a BTTS wager and there’s -139 available for Both Teams to Score No.
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Mika Godts is the market leader at +260 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Latest Europa Conference League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Shelbourne Stats
Ajax Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
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Shelbourne vs Ajax Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Shels vs Ajax, check the team news first. We’ll update you with the confirmed Europa Conference League qualifying lineups and the latest injury reports.
Previous Shelbourne Lineups
Previous Ajax Lineups
Shelbourne Player Stats & Squad
Manager: John Russell
Ajax Player Stats & Squad
League of Ireland Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 43:24 | 54 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 43:23 | 47 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 42:31 | 44 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 42:41 | 37 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 36:38 | 34 |
| 6 | Derry City | 27 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 35:32 | 33 |
| 7 | Galway United | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 33:40 | 30 |
| 8 | Waterford | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 37:48 | 28 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 31:43 | 28 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 23:45 | 22 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 25:11 | 32 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 29:8 | 30 |
| 3 | Derry City | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 23:16 | 23 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 22:16 | 21 |
| 5 | Waterford | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 19:16 | 19 |
| 6 | Galway United | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19:20 | 19 |
| 7 | Bohemians | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 17:15 | 18 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 14:16 | 15 |
| 9 | Shelbourne | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 19:24 | 14 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 14:22 | 13 |
Eredivisie Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excelsior | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Go Ahead E. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Ajax | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Groningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Telstar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Feyenoord | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 9 | Fortuna Sittard | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 10 | PSV | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Utrecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 12 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 13 | Twente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 14 | Sp. Rotterdam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 15 | Den Haag | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go Ahead E. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 2 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Groningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 4 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 5 | PSV | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 6 | Excelsior | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ajax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Telstar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Feyenoord | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Utrecht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Twente | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Den Haag | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Willem II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 16 | Sp. Rotterdam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 17 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
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