Saint-Gilloise vs Ajax Prediction 13 February 2025
🔊 Which team will take the lead in the Europa League playoff match? This could determine not only the outcome of the first game but the entire matchup. Ajax's chances seem more favorable, however, at the "King Baudouin Stadium" in Brussels, they do not appear to be the favorites. Nonetheless, it is also not advisable to prematurely award a victory to Union Saint-Gilloise. Therefore, we will consider different options to make the prediction optimal.
Head-to-Head
The opponents have not met before.
Head-to-head statistics Saint-Gilloise - Ajax
Union Saint-Gilloise Team Overview
Union Saint-Gilloise has gained excellent momentum in the national championship, securing six consecutive victories. However, during this stretch, they managed to keep a clean sheet only once. The team has moved up to third place in the standings, but talk of competing for the championship is out of the question as they trail the leader by 11 points. Meanwhile, Union Saint-Gilloise has not lost a single home match in the Europa League. After two draws, they defeated Nice (2:1) and Braga (2:1). In the last round, the team played in Glasgow, where they lost to Rangers by the same score. Nevertheless, the guys finished in 21st place and made it to the playoffs. During the winter transfer window, the club made one relatively expensive acquisition. Mamadou Thierno Barry transferred from Tromsø but has yet to make the lineup. It should be noted that the upcoming match will be missed by Boufal, Castro-Montes, and Van De Perre (due to injuries), and Sykes is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Match Results: Union Saint-Gilloise
Ajax Amsterdam Team Overview
Ajax is experiencing a resurgence this season and has even surged to the top of the Eredivisie. They have the same number of points as PSV but have a game in hand. The team has won six matches in a row, including a victory over Feyenoord (2:1). However, they haven't been as successful in the Europa League. Ajax finished in 12th place, landing in the playoff matches. They could have advanced straight to the playoffs if not for their loss to RFS (0:1). Nevertheless, the score doesn't reflect the nature of the game, which took place in Riga. During the winter transfer window, the club was extremely active in the market, especially in the final days. Many players left Amsterdam, but there were also acquisitions. Notably, Ajax spent the most on Jurriën Regeer (Twente) and Lucas Rosa (Valladolid). The former has already sustained an injury and will not play in the upcoming match, along with Götze, Van Axel Dongen, Weghorst, and Wijndal.
Match Results: Ajax Amsterdam
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is appointed as Domantas Rumsas (Lithuania). This season, he hasn't been involved in the Europa League, but he has officiated four Champions League games, including qualifications. During this period, the referee has shown an average of 3.25 yellow cards per game.
In the Europa League, Union Saint-Gilloise has an advantage in yellow cards - 3.9 compared to 2.5. Matches involving these teams feature a high number of warnings. For example, in games involving the Belgian team, there is an average of 6.5 yellow cards. They are quite capable of maintaining their personal statistics. Therefore, we suggest a bet on Union Saint-Gilloise's total yellow cards over 2.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Matches involving Union Saint-Gilloise tend to have a relatively high number of goals. For instance, in 11 of their last 12 games, at least three goals were scored. The same applies to 8 of 9 matches at the "King Baudouin Stadium." Therefore, as a potential bet, we note total goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Union Saint-Gilloise has an advantage in corners in the Europa League - 4.9 compared to 3.3. In matches involving them, there is an average of 8.6 corners, while Ajax's similar statistic is even lower (7.6). Therefore, we suggest a bet on total corners under 9.5.
Editorial Prediction
There is no clear favorite in the upcoming match. The game might be equal and close to a draw. However, in 5 of the last 7 matches of Union Saint-Gilloise, the same score (2:1) was recorded in one direction or the other. Both teams have shown excellent runs in their national championships. However, Ajax has moved to the top position, which should boost their confidence in the Europa League as well. Therefore, we suggest a potential exact score of 1:2.
In any case, there will be goals in the upcoming match. Union Saint-Gilloise has scored in 21 of the last 22 matches. On the other hand, they have conceded at home in 7 out of 8 games. It is unlikely they will keep a clean sheet against Ajax either. Therefore, our key bet is both teams to score (Yes).
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Betting Tips: Union Saint-Gilloise - Ajax Amsterdam
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