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Ajax vs FC Sion prediction

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UEFA Europa Conference LeagueUEFA Europa Conference League
Kickoff
Thu, Aug 27, 06:00 PM
Round
Playoff round
Venue
Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam
Referee
J. Weinberger

Recent form

Ajax
84Excellent

Last 5 matches · 3W-2D-0L · +8 goal difference

FC Sion
32Poor

Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · +1 goal difference

Our verdict

Strong
Market
Double Chance
Pick
Ajax or Draw
Confidence84%

BetGenius backs Ajax or Draw (Double Chance) at 84% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

Match preview

Ajax host FC Sion in the UEFA Europa Conference League following a high-scoring first-leg encounter in Switzerland, where the Dutch side secured a 4-2 victory. Ajax enter this fixture in formidable attacking form across all competitions, averaging 3.4 goals per match in their last five outings and boasting an undefeated overall record with 4 wins and 1 draw.

FC Sion travel to Amsterdam seeking to overturn a two-goal deficit. While the Swiss side has proven capable in front of goal, averaging 2.2 goals per game across their last five fixtures, their defensive vulnerabilities were laid bare in the 2-4 home defeat against Ajax. Away from home in this sample, Sion have recorded two draws with 3 goals scored and 3 conceded.

Ajax face some defensive absences with D. Blind, A. Kaplan, and J. Sutalo sidelined through injury, alongside forward A. van Axel Dongen. Nevertheless, with a two-goal cushion and a perfect home record of 2 wins from 2 matches with 7 goals scored, the hosts hold a significant tactical advantage entering this second leg.

Key factors

  • Ajax won the first leg 4-2 away at FC Sion on 2026-08-20.
  • Ajax average 3.5 goals scored per home match with a 100% win record (2 wins from 2) on home soil in the recorded sample.
  • FC Sion have failed to keep a clean sheet away from home, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per away game.
  • Ajax are missing D. Blind, A. Kaplan, J. Sutalo, and A. van Axel Dongen through injury.
  • Across their combined last five matches, both teams have scored in every fixture without failing to score.

Team news

Ajax

  • S. AdingraFoot Injury
  • D. BlindInjury
  • R. BounidaInjury

Team news last updated Sep 5 (4 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.

FC Sion

Team news unavailable for this fixture.

Statistical comparison

Ajax at home vs FC Sion away
1
Played
2
0-1-0
W-D-L
1-0-1
—
Scored /game
—
—
Conceded /game
—
—
Clean sheets
—
—
Failed to score
—
80%
BTTS (last 5)
100%
100%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
100%

Key players this season

Ajax

  • O. Gloukh4G
  • D. Klaassen4G
  • S. Berghuis3A
  • A. Ouazane3A

FC Sion

  • Winsley Boteli Mokango7G
  • R. Nivokazi3A

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

Head-to-head

Full record →
Ajax
1
Draws
0
FC Sion
0

Ajax have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

  • 2026-08-20FC Sion 2-4 Ajax

Our record in UEFA Europa Conference League

75%24 won from 32 settled predictions

Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →

Based on at least 20 settled predictions.

1 published market

FeaturedWON
Market
Double Chance
Pick
Ajax or Draw
Confidence84%

Ajax hold a distinct quality edge as demonstrated by their 4-2 away victory in the previous encounter between the two sides. Unbeaten in their last five fixtures (4 wins, 1 draw) and averaging 3.5 goals scored per home match, Ajax are well-positioned to maintain their advantage. Double Chance covering the Home win or Draw provides solid security against tactical game-management scenarios, while the high goal averages of both teams (3.4 for Ajax, 2.2 for Sion) point toward another fixture clearing the 2.5 goal threshold.

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Published August 26, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.