Ajax vs Brighton prediction, odds and betting tips 09/11/2023

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UEFA Europa League - Johan Cruijff ArenA

4th Round

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change

Ajax and Brighton meet at the Johan Cruijff Arena to contest a Europa League fixture on Thursday, November 9^th. Ajax continue their search for a first win in Group B when they take on Brighton this week. Read our Europa League predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.

Today's Predictions for Ajax vs Brighton

Ajax are under new management and looking stronger ahead of their tussle with Brighton in the Europa League on Thursday. Read our top Ajax vs Brighton predictions for this week’s fixture below.

Ajax Double Chance

• Ajax have won each of their last two competitive fixtures.
• Ajax have a 100% winning record after two games under new boss John van ‘t Schip.
• Brighton have failed to win eight of their last ten matches in all competitions.
• Brighton have gone five straight contests on the road without tasting victory.

Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score

• Ajax put four goals past Heerenveen at the weekend, though they conceded once themselves.
• Six of Brighton’s seven away games this term have featured goals at both ends, while over 2.5 goals landed in five of the same matches.
• Both teams found the net in five of Ajax’s last seven tussles.
• Four of Ajax’s last five skirmishes on home soil have produced at least three goals.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Ajax vs Brighton

View our list of key stats for Thursday’s contest below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive Ajax vs Brighton odds. Take a glance at more of our football betting tips today by following the link.

Head to Head

26/10/23

UEFA Europa League UEL

Brighton

Ajax

2

0

Last Five - Ajax

11/05/25

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

NEC

Ajax

3

0

L

27/04/25

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

Sparta Rotterdam

Ajax

1

1

D

20/04/25

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

FC Utrecht

Ajax

4

0

L

13/04/25

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

Willem II

Ajax

1

2

W

06/04/25

Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands

NAC

Ajax

1

3

W

Last Five - Brighton

10/05/25

England Premier League EPL

Wolverhampton

Brighton

0

2

W

04/05/25

England Premier League EPL

Newcastle

Brighton

1

1

D

26/04/25

England Premier League EPL

West Ham

Brighton

2

3

W

19/04/25

England Premier League EPL

Brentford

Brighton

4

2

L

12/04/25

England Premier League EPL

Leicester

Brighton

2

2

D

Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Thursday’s clash featuring Ajax – Brighton below.

Ajax odds: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%

Draw odds: 57/20 (3.85) – 26%

Brighton odds: 37/50 (1.74) – 57.5%

The bookies have picked out Brighton as their expected winners this week with the implied probability of a win for the Seagulls currently listed at 57.5%. Elsewhere, the hosts could be worth checking out to score first at 29/20 (2.45 – 40.8%). If you’re looking for an alternative option, backing a draw in the half time market could also be a smart move at 27/20 (2.35) That one has a 42.6% chance of coming in according to the latest probability figures.

Ajax vs Brighton Team News & Injuries

Read all of the latest injury updates, Ajax vs Brighton lineups and team news for Thursday’s encounter below.

Ajax

Jay Gorter will be missing between the sticks for Ajax this week as will another goalkeeping option, Geronimo Rulli. In midfield, Amourricho van Axel Dongen and Sivert Mannsverk are both rated as doubtful and could also miss out.

Predicted Lineup for Ajax: Ramaj – Gaaei, Sutalo, Hato, Martha – van den Boomen, Taylor, Berghuis, Hlynsson, Bergwijn – Brobbey

Brighton

Julio Enciso, Pervis Estupinan, Jakub Moder, Danny Welbeck and Solly March are all expected to sit out Brighton's trip to the Netherlands on Thursday. Albion drew 1-1 at Everton in their last Premier League assignment.

Predicted Lineup for Brighton: Verbruggen – Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Milner – Groß, Gilmour, Dahoud – Adingra, Mitoma, Ferguson

Player to Watch – Chuba Akpom

Chuba Akpom has enjoyed a fine couple of weeks at Ajax, leaving behind his slow start with the Dutch giants to net three times in two runouts for his new employers. Akpom notched twice as an impact sub against Heerenveen at the weekend and the former Middlesbrough star will hope to see more action this week.

Starting Lineups

Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.

Ajax

4-3-3

40

Diant Ramaj

3

Anton Gaaei

2

Devyne Rensch

37

Josip Sutalo

4

Jorrel Hato

24

Silvano Cliff Robbie Vos

38

Kristian Hlynsson

8

Kenneth Taylor

23

Steven Berghuis

9

Brian Brobbey

7

Steven Bergwijn

Substitutes

25

Borna Sosa

22

Remko Pasveer

39

Mika Godts

30

Gaston Avila

11

Carlos Borges

10

Chuba Akpom

18

Jakov Medic

51

Charlie Setford

33

Benjamin Tahirovic

42

Ar'jany Martha

19

Georges Mikautadze

17

Anass Salah-Eddine

Brighton

4-2-3-1

1

Bart Verbruggen

6

James Milner

29

Jan Paul Van Hecke

5

Lewis Dunk

34

Joel Veltman

8

Mahmoud Dahoud

13

Pascal Gross

24

Simon Adingra

31

Ansu Fati

22

Kaoru Mitoma

9

Joao Pedro

Substitutes

14

Adam Lallana

20

Carlos Baleba

41

Jack Hinshelwood

23

Jason Steele

40

Buonanotte Facundo

4

Adam Webster

30

Pervis Estupinan

28

Evan Ferguson

3

Igor

38

Thomas McGill

11

Billy Gilmour

56

Joshua Duffus