Jagiellonia Bialystok vs. Ajax : Europa League Playoff Preview, Predictions, Team News and Lineups.

Jagiellonia Bialystok vs. Ajax : Europa League Playoff Preview, Predictions, Team News and Lineups.
Jagiellonia Bialystok hosts Ajax in the first leg of their Europa League playoff on Thursday. Both teams are eager to secure an advantage ahead of the second leg next week.

Match Preview

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Ajax advanced to this stage after a record-breaking penalty shootout win against Panathinaikos. Despite a recent stumble in their domestic league, they are looking to bounce back and take a significant step towards the Europa League group stage under new coach Francesco Farioli.

Jagiellonia, who were eliminated from the Champions League by Bodo/Glimt, come into this match on the back of three consecutive defeats. However, as last season's Ekstraklasa champions, they are determined to give Ajax a tough challenge.

Team News

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Ajax's Brian Brobbey might return to the bench, with Chuba Akpom likely leading the attack, supported by Steven Berghuis, Carlos Forbs, and Steven Bergwijn. Veteran goalkeeper Remko Pasveer, who starred in the penalty shootout, will start between the posts.

For Jagiellonia, Jesus Imaz, the team's top scorer in European qualifying, will partner with Afimico Pululu in attack. Midfielder Damian Wojdakowski remains sidelined due to injury.

Predicted Lineup

Jagiellonia Bialystok : Abramowicz; Sacek, Skrzpczak, Dieguez, Moutinho; Marczuk, Nene, Romanczuk, Hansen; Imaz; Pululu.



Ajax : Pasveer; Rensch, Sutalo, Baas, Hato; Taylor, Henderson, Fitz-Jim; Berghuis, Akpom, Forbs.

Key Insights and Predictions

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1. This will be the first-ever meeting between Jagiellonia and Ajax.

2. The match is expected to be tactical, with fewer than 10.5 corners.

3. The over 2.5 goals market reflects the potential for a high-scoring game, considering both teams' attacking capabilities.

4. Ajax has won eight of their last 10 matches, keeping five clean sheets.

5. Jagiellonia has been strong at home, unbeaten in six of their last eight competitive home games.

Odds Market on MSport

1. Jagiellonia Bialystok Win: 4.18 odds
2. Ajax Win: 1.86 odds
3. Draw: 3.96 odds
4. Over 2.5: 1.74 odds
5. Under 2.5: 2.10 odds
6. BTTS: 1.71 odds

This match is set to be a thrilling encounter as both teams aim to take control of the tie.

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