On Thursday, October 24, 2024, Qarabag and Ajax will clash in the UEFA Europa League at the Tofik Bahramov Stadium in Baku. This match promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams with different recent forms.
Qarabag, led by Gurban Gurbanov, has been dominant in their domestic league, recently winning 5-0 against Kapaz and maintaining their top position in the Azerbaijani Premier League. However, their European campaign has been less impressive, with no points from their first two Europa League matches, including a 1-2 home loss to Malmo and a 0-3 away loss to Tottenham.
Ajax, under Francesco Farioli, is in excellent form, having not lost a game in over two months. They recently secured a thrilling 4-3 win against Heracles in the Eredivisie and have four points from their two Europa League games, including a 4-0 victory over Besiktas and a 1-1 draw with Slavia Prague.
Predictions suggest that Ajax has a higher chance of winning, with odds of @2.20 on Betway, indicating a 45% chance of victory. Wout Weghorst, who has been in good form since joining Ajax, is tipped to score, with odds of @2.50 on Betway.
Both teams are expected to score, and the match is likely to see over 2.5 goals, given the attacking prowess of both sides. Qarabag averages 2.2 goals per game, while Ajax averages 2.3 goals per game. The likelihood of both teams scoring and exceeding 2.5 goals is high, with odds of @1.83 on Betway.
The match is anticipated to be competitive, with Qarabag seeking their first points in the Europa League and Ajax aiming to solidify their position in the competition. The home advantage may not be enough for Qarabag, given their recent European performances, but they remain a tricky opponent on their home turf.
