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Ajax vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting tips
Ajax Amsterdam and Shelbourne FC will face off in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League in the match scheduled for August 6, 2026. Played at the legendary Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, this match represents the first direct meeting in the history of the two clubs in European competitions.
Ajax Amsterdam:
The “Spearmen” are coming off an exciting qualification in the previous round, where they comfortably beat Serbian side Vojvodina 8-2 on aggregate (4-1 over both legs). The team is in excellent form, having won back-to-back matches in recent matches, including a 3-1 win over FC Volendam in domestic competitions. Attacking midfielder Oscar Gloukh is the man of the match, having scored four goals in the previous round, including a hat-trick in the second leg against Vojvodina. While new signing Marc-André ter Stegen is unlikely to make his debut in goal, the experience of Davy Klaassen in midfield and veteran Daley Blind in defence provide a solid foundation. Winger Mika Godts is uncertain due to advanced transfer negotiations with PSG, with Oliver Edvardsen likely to take his place.
Shelbourne FC:
The Irish outfit pulled off a minor upset by eliminating Estonian outfit Nõmme Kalju 6-4 on aggregate. However, the Dublin side’s defence has been extremely vulnerable, conceding 4 goals in their previous two matches and recently suffering a domestic defeat (0-1 against Waterford FC). The Irish manager is concerned about forward Ademipo Odubeko, who suffered a recent injury. The defense will most likely be modified with the inclusion of Sean Gannon, due to the injury of Milan Mbeng. The offensive line will rely on the trident of Evan Caffrey, Rodrigo Freitas and Sean Moore.
Ajax vs Shelbourne head to head matches
Thursday will play first match between Ajax and Shelbourne.
* Our advice is: OVER 3.5 GOALS
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.75
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