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With one foot in the 2026-27 Conference League group stage, Ajax welcome Sion to the Johan Cruyff Arena on Thursday for the second leg of their playoff tie.
The hosts hold a 4-2 advantage after last week's first-leg win in Switzerland, leaving the visitors with it all to do if they are to keep their European hopes alive.
Read our Ajax vs Sion prediction and make sure to check out today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Ajax vs. Sion key stats
- Sion have lost just one of their last seven matches.
- The Swiss side have conceded in each of their last five games.
- Eight of Ajax's last nine matches have seen both teams score and at least three goals in total.
- The hosts have scored first in five of their last six affairs.
Ajax vs. Sion preview: De Godenzonen to press home their advantage
Ajax vs Sion — Tale of the Tape
| Ajax | vs | Sion |
|---|---|---|
| 6th (Eredivisie) | Position | 5th (Swiss Super League) |
| 4 | Points | 6 |
| 4 | Goals For | 8 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 6 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 8th | Home / Away Rank | 10th |
With no Eredivisie action over the weekend, Ajax will aim to secure their Conference League place feeling fresh and well-rested, enjoying a seven-day break between matches for the first time since last season.
Michel's side produced an impressive display at Tourbillon, running out 4-2 winners thanks to late goals from Tolu Arokodare and Davy Klaassen, after the match was level with 16 minutes remaining.
Now unbeaten in 12 matches after a 3-1 defeat to Panathinaikos in Michel's first pre-season outing, De Godenzonen are building momentum as they look to challenge PSV Eindhoven for the Eredivisie title.
Ajax have not surrendered a two-goal first-leg lead in Europe since their dramatic 2013 Europa League clash with Steaua Bucharest. Still, the Dutch giants will not want to take anything for granted, as any complacency could hand the initiative to Sion.
Thursday's clash is the penultimate match in Ajax's hectic eight-game August schedule, which concludes with a league fixture against Telstar on Sunday.
Like Ajax, Sion also saw their weekend league fixture postponed, allowing for a longer rest period as they aim to overturn a two-goal deficit.
Didier Thot's side can take several positives from their first-leg display, having been competitive for large spells before late lapses in concentration ultimately proved costly.
Winless in their last six European away matches, and failing to score in three, Les Sedunois travel to Amsterdam with history against them.
However, Sion did score six in their last away outing, albeit against less formidable opposition than Ajax, giving them a glimmer of hope as they chase a seemingly improbable comeback.
Ajax vs. Sion form guide & betting tips
| Ajax | vs | Sion |
|---|---|---|
WWDDW |
Form | DWWWL |
| 13 | Goals For | 15 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 10 |
WWWDW |
Conference League | DWDWL |
Whispers predicts: Ajax 3-1 Sion
Ajax are currently firmly in control, and the hosts are unlikely to ease off as they are backed to claim a comfortable win at 3/8 (1.38).
Both sides have struggled defensively of late, so BTTS – Yes at 3/5 (1.60) looks a strong selection for a second consecutive meeting.
Steven Berghuis has registered an assist in both of Ajax's home European games this season. The 34-year-old is expected to provide the creative spark and could set up a goal again here.
> Ajax to win at 3/8 (1.38) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 3/5 (1.60) | Likelihood: Possible
> Steven Berghuis to assist | Likelihood: Outsider