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Ajax will invite Vojvodina to Johan Cruijff Arena (Amsterdam Arena) in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round on Thursday. Both teams booked direct spots in the second round thanks to their places in the final league standings in their respective domestic competitions.
The hosts were eliminated from the group stage of the Europa League last season and were demoted to the UEFA Conference League. They will play their first competitive match of the season. They won four of their five friendlies in the pre-season.
The visitors were eliminated from the second qualifying round of the Conference League last season, suffering 2-1 defeats in the home and away meetings against APOEL. They enjoyed a 100% record in the pre-season and continued that form with a 3-1 win in their SuperLiga campaign opener over Tekstilac.
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AFC Ajax Amsterdam vs Vojvodina Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time.
- The hosts have just one win in their last six games in UEFA competitions, failing to score in four games.
- The visitors have suffered four consecutive defeats in their UEFA qualifying games, scoring just thrice while conceding 11 goals.
- The hosts have met a Serbian side just twice in UEFA competitions and registered wins in their two meetings against FK Borac in the 2008-09 season.
- The visitors have also squared off twice against Dutch teams in UEFA competitions, suffering defeats against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League qualifiers in the 2016-17 season.
- Ajax are winless in their last two home games in Europa League qualifiers, suffering 1-0 losses.
- Vojvodina have just one win in their last six games in the qualifying round of UEFA competitions.
AFC Ajax Amsterdam vs Vojvodina Prediction
de Godenzonen play their first competitive match of the season and will look to leave a good account of themselves here. They have just one win in their last six home games in the Europa League, suffering three defeats, which is a cause for concern.
The White-reds registered an away win in their first game of the season last week and will look to continue their momentum in this match. They have struggled in their recent qualifying games in UEFA competitions, with just two wins in their last seven games and have just one win in their last six away games.
Considering the hosts' better record in European competitions and home advantage, they are expected to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: AFC Ajax Amsterdam 2-1 Vojvodina
AFC Ajax Amsterdam vs Vojvodina Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Ajax to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Chuba Akpom to score or assist any time - Yes
