Slavia Prague are in fine form right now, and they will need to keep this going if they are to take down Ajax on Thursday. But will this occur, or can Ajax pull something out of the bag? Let’s find out!
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Slavia Prague vs Ajax prediction: Ajax a tougher nut to crack than many expect
Key stats
- Ajax have never won a European game in the Czech Republic
- Ajax are at the top of the Europa League table with the best GD (4:0)
- Both teams won their opening Europa League group matches without conceding
- Slavia Prague have kept clean sheets in their last 5 matches across all competitions
Correct score prediction: Slavia Prague 2-2 Ajax
Both of these teams started their Europa League campaigns incredibly well. Ajax had the best start possible with a 4-0 win, while Slavia Prague won their opener 2-0. For that reason, and due to the similar levels of these teams, we expect a goal frenzy resulting in a 2-2 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Slavia Prague the dominating force
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.30%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.70%
The bookies favour Slavia Prague ahead of this match, as indicated by the 51.30% probability of victory for the Czech team. This price likely factors in that Slavia Prague have won six straight games. However, Ajax appears overshadowed, with a chance of just 26.70%.
Be sure to look at our football betting tips page if you’d like more predictions for the top European games this week.
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: Slavia Prague standing tall over Ajax
Ajax won’t necessarily want to look back at their head-to-head record with Slavia Prague. They’ve only played each other twice in the past, and these games were all the way back in 2007. However, both games went the way of the Czech team.
Slavia Prague preview: Looking strong with one win from one
Slavia Prague appears to be in sensational form right now. Domestically, they’ve played 9 and won 8. And they’ve clearly had a great start to the Europa League with a 2-0 win over Ludogorets away from home.
Predicted Lineup: Kinsky (GK); Holes, Zima, Boril; Doudera, Zafeiris, Dorley, Diouf; Chytil, Chory, Provod
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
D
Ajax
1
Slavia Prague
1
Czech Republic First League 29/09/24
W
Bohemians 1905
0
Slavia Prague
4
UEFA Europa League 25/09/24
W
Ludogorets Razgrad
0
Slavia Prague
2
Czech Republic First League 21/09/24
W
Viktoria Plzen
0
Slavia Prague
3
Czech Republic First League 17/09/24
W
Mlada Boleslav
0
Slavia Prague
2
Ajax preview: Europa League leaders and a definite dark horse
There is a lot of talk about Ajax’s poor history when playing in the Czech Republic in the past. But we cannot escape the fact that Ajax leads the Europa League standings right now following their 4-0 thrashing of Besiktas. In fact, their performance was so commanding that we believe Ajax could be a dark horse in this competition!
Predicted Lineup: Pasveer (GK); Rensch, Sutalo, Baas, Wijndal; Fitz-Jim, Henderson, Taylor; Traore, Brobbey, Godts
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
D
Slavia Prague
1
Ajax
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 29/09/24
W
RKC
0
Ajax
2
UEFA Europa League 26/09/24
W
Besiktas
0
Ajax
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/09/24
D
Go Ahead Eagles
1
Ajax
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 18/09/24
W
Fortuna Sittard
0
Ajax
5
Player to watch – Mika Godts (Ajax)
As mentioned above, Ajax thrashed Besiktas in their opening game of the Europa League. And a major reason behind this 4-0 win lies with Mika Godts.
The attacking winger stepped up with a second-half brace in that game, and he could be dangerous in this clash!
