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AFC Ajax Amsterdam return to action in the Europa League when they visit the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium to face Qarabag on Thursday.
Qarabag made it six wins from six in the Azerbaijan Premier League last weekend when they stormed to a 5-0 victory over Kapaz at the Sahar Stadion. Gurban Gurbanov’s men, who hold a three-point lead at the top, turn their focus to the Europa League, where they have lost their opening two matches.
Qarabag kicked off their campaign with a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur before losing 2-1 at home to Malmo. Ajax, meanwhile, have enjoyed a solid start to their Europa League campaign, claiming four points from six.
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Francesco Farioli’s men cruised to a 4-0 victory over Turkish outfit Besiktas before drawing 1-1 with Slavia Prague at the Eden Arena. Ajax are coming off a thrilling 4-3 victory over Heracles in the Eredivisie, where they are third with 16 points from seven matches.
Qarabag vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first meeting between the two sides.
- Ajax are on a run of nine games without defeat across competitions, winning seven, since a 2-1 loss to NAC Breda in August.
- Qarabag have six wins from their last eight games across competitions, losing twice, since September.
- Ajax have six wins in their eight Europa League games this season, including qualifiers, drawing two.
Qarabag vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam Prediction
While Qarabag will look to get up and running in the Europa League, they have their work cut out against a well-drilled Ajax side who are unbeaten in their last nine outings. Farioli’s men boast the firepower needed to get the job done and should secure all three points.
Prediction: Qarabag 1-3 Ajax
Qarabag vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam Betting Tips
Tip 1: Ajax to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in seven of Qarabag’s last eight games.)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have been fewer than five bookings in seven of Qarabag’s last eight outings.)
