Shelbourne vs Ajax Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Aug 2026

Shelbourne vs Ajax Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Shelbourne Asian Hcp +2.25 @ -114

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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, currently fifth in the League of Ireland, suffered a 2-1 home defeat to St Patrick's Athletic at Tolka Park on Sunday. John Russell's side enjoyed 60% possession and registered three shots on target, with James Norris scoring their only goal.

Ajax opened their Eredivisie campaign with a 2-0 away victory over PEC Zwolle at Mac3Park Stadion on Sunday. The Amsterdam side enjoyed 70% possession and registered six shots on target, with Jorthy Mokio and Julian Brandt finding the net.

H2H: Ajax Carry Two-Goal Lead into Second Leg

Ajax claimed a 3-1 home victory over Shelbourne at the Johan Cruyff Arena in the first leg. The Dutch side dominated possession with 73% of the ball and held an 11-3 advantage in shots on target, with Mika Godts, Owen Wijndal and Kasper Dolberg finding the net. Daniel Kelly scored Shelbourne's only goal.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Shelbourne	32	9	13	10	42	45	-3	42:45	40

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Ajax	7	4	2	1	21	9	12	21:9	14

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.

Confirmed Lineups

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Eddie Beach (GK), Sam Bone, Odhran Casey, Kameron Ledwidge, Milan Mbeng, Evan Caffrey, Jonathan Lunney, Kerr McInroy, James Norris, Rodrigo Freitas, Daniel Kelly.

Ajax confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Maarten Paes (GK), Anton Gaaei, Aaron Bouwman, Daley Blind, Owen Wijndal, Julian Brandt, Youri Regeer, Jorthy Mokio, Maher Carrizo, Marcos Leonardo, Oliver Edvardsen.

Main Match Prediction

Backing Shelbourne +2.25 on the Asian Handicap at -114 in this Conference League qualifier could be the way forward. We think that Shels can outperform their odds against an Ajax side that can afford to lose the game and still progress. We approach this wager with confidence.

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

• The +2.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 7 consecutive games.
• The +2.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The +2.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 17 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 2 consecutive games.

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.

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.

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Correct Score Prediction

Shelbourne 1 - 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

Top Pick: Ademipo Odubeko Over 0.5 Shots On Target +110

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.

Latest Ademipo Odubeko Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

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Tolu Arokodare To Score +110

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.

Latest Tolu Arokodare Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+110

First

+380

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Shots

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Ajax Under 6.5 Corners -123

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.

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

Shelbourne

Total

10.00 4.60 5.40

Home

9.50 5.60 3.90

Away

9.50 4.20 5.30

Ajax

Total

11.30 7.20 4.10

Home

9.00 6.10 2.90

Away

11.00 5.00 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+105

Under 10.5

-143

Shelbourne Corners

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-147

Ajax Corners

Over 6.5

-111

Under 6.5

-123

Most Corners

1

+330

X

+800

2

-385

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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 Conference League qualifier. 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 +900 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 -143 available for Both Teams to Score No.

There’s lots to like about our recommended football betting sites and that includes the hundreds of markets available for each Europa Conference League qualifying game. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+1300

X

+650

2

-833

Half-Time Result

1

+900

X

+215

2

-250

Double Chance

1X

+440

12

-2000

X2

--100

Draw No Bet

1

+1000

2

--100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +2.25

-112

2 Hcp -2.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+205

Over 2.5

-303

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+102

No

-143

Mika Godts is the market leader at +270 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Mika Godts (Ajax)

First

+270

Anytime

-137

Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida (Ajax)

First

+340

Anytime

-100

Tolu Arokodare (Ajax)

First

+380

Anytime

+110

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

First

+420

Anytime

+125

Julian Brandt (Ajax)

First

+480

Anytime

+150

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

First

+525

Anytime

+160

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

First

+550

Anytime

+170

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

First

+550

Anytime

+170

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

First

+575

Anytime

+170

Abdellah Ouazane (Ajax)

First

+650

Anytime

+190

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

First

+650

Anytime

+200

Maher Carrizo (Ajax)

First

+650

Anytime

+200

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

First

+750

Anytime

+240

Ademipo Odubeko (Shelbourne)

First

+1200

Anytime

+370

John Martin (Shelbourne)

First

+1400

Anytime

+430

Aaron Bouwman (Ajax)

First

+1400

Anytime

+450

Lucas Rosa (Ajax)

First

+1500

Anytime

+475

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

First

+1400

Anytime

+500

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

First

+1500

Anytime

+500

Dies Janse (Ajax)

First

+1600

Anytime

+525

Youri Baas (Ajax)

First

+1600

Anytime

+525

Ko Itakura (Ajax)

First

+1700

Anytime

+550

Caio Henrique (Ajax)

First

+1700

Anytime

+550

Daley Blind (Ajax)

First

+1800

Anytime

+550

Owen Wijndal (Ajax)

First

+1800

Anytime

+550

Josip Sutalo (Ajax)

First

+1800

Anytime

+575

Daniel Kelly (Shelbourne)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

Ali Coote (Shelbourne)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Kerr McInroy (Shelbourne)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Julian Brandt (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Abdellah Ouazane (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Maher Carrizo (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Ademipo Odubeko (Shelbourne)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Tolu Arokodare (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

John Martin (Shelbourne)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Daniel Kelly (Shelbourne)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Rosa (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Youri Baas (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Aaron Bouwman (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Dies Janse (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Caio Henrique (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Ali Coote (Shelbourne)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Ko Itakura (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Daley Blind (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Kerr McInroy (Shelbourne)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Owen Wijndal (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Josip Sutalo (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 5.5

+123

Under 5.5

-

Tolu Arokodare (Ajax)

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-

Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida (Ajax)

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

-

Julian Brandt (Ajax)

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Ademipo Odubeko (Shelbourne)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

John Martin (Shelbourne)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Maher Carrizo (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Abdellah Ouazane (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Caio Henrique (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Ali Coote (Shelbourne)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Daniel Kelly (Shelbourne)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Josip Sutalo (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Owen Wijndal (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Daley Blind (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Youri Baas (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Ko Itakura (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Dies Janse (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Rosa (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Aaron Bouwman (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Kerr McInroy (Shelbourne)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

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

Shelbourne Stats

Ajax Stats

Full-Time Result

• 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

Full-Time Result

• 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

Goals

• 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

Goals

• 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

Corners

• 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

Corners

• 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

Possession

• 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

Possession

• An average of 60.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Shelbourne vs Ajax Lineups & Team News

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