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Ajax vs FC Sion Prediction, Tips & Odds

Ajax vs FC Sion

UEFA Europa Conference LeaguePlayoff round
Ajax
LWWWW
5 - 3
Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam
Referee: J. Weinberger
FC Sion
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★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.57
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.52 (implied 65.8%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 68.3% probability (an expert ratio of 1.46). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (68.3% vs 65.8%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Ajax to win the match against FC Sion, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Ajax has been in strong form this season, with four wins and a draw in their last five matches, showcasing their ability to find the net consistently. This solid run highlights their attacking prowess and resilience, which will be crucial as they aim to progress in the UEFA Europa Conference League. On the other hand, FC Sion also comes into this match with impressive form, having won four and drawn one of their last five matches. Their recent performances indicate a competitive spirit and a capability to challenge stronger opponents. However, the context of their season and overall league standing remains unclear, making it difficult to gauge how they will fare against a team like Ajax. The model output gives Ajax a win probability of approximately 60%, projecting a close match at 2-1. One caveat is that Ajax's recent form could be impacted if they underestimate their opponents or if key players underperform. For a detailed explanation of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is conducted by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Ajax Win62%1.32
Draw17%5.42
FC Sion Win22%7.22
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5263.3%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3069.3%

Combined goal output is high (4.4 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Ajax 2-1 FC Sion
8.1612.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
Ajax -1.5
1.8042%

Ajax have been the stronger side, winning 50% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
8.16
12.4%
2-0
8.65
11.8%
3-1
9.17
11.1%
3-0
9.61
10.6%
1-1
10.61
9.6%
1-0
10.76
9.4%

Our model projects a 2-1 Ajax win as the most likely scoreline at 12.4% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Ajax clean sheets, in line with their 33% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Ajax
-0.0
1.09
FC Sion
+0.0
5.78
Ajax
-0.5
1.34
FC Sion
+0.5
5.80
Ajax
-1.5
1.80
FC Sion
+1.5
12.00

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Ajax are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Ajax vs FC Sion
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.355.407.001.333.301.502.35
Marathonbet
1.305.557.701.253.281.502.38
Betfair
1.305.007.001.303.201.572.30
Pinnacle
1.265.517.851.372.78
SBO
1.294.845.99
William Hill
1.305.007.501.502.40
Bet365
1.335.505.751.303.401.532.38
1xBet
1.335.888.301.263.201.512.39
Unibet
1.305.608.001.293.201.552.25
Betano
1.405.807.201.323.201.532.35
Superbet
1.365.506.401.313.301.512.40
BetVictor
1.305.508.001.293.301.502.40

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.9%
Over 1.5 Goals
86.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
69.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
51.7%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAjax or Draw
78%1.08
12Ajax or FC Sion
83%1.11
X2Draw or FC Sion
38%3.11

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (Ajax leads 1-0)
1 Ajax0 Draw0 FC Sion
20 Aug
FC Sion
2-4
Ajax
UEFA Europa Conference League

In their only meeting, Ajax won against FC Sion with a score of 4-2. This indicates a decisive victory for Ajax, showcasing their offensive strength with four goals scored. The match was relatively high-scoring, highlighting an ability for both teams to find the net, but the result was clearly in favor of Ajax. There have been no draws or wins for FC Sion in their head-to-head history, suggesting they have struggled to compete against Ajax in this encounter.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
AjaxFC Sion
1.94Goals p.g.2.46
1.11Goals conceded p.g.1.34
33%Clean sheets34%
50%Win rate51%
3.06Avg goals in match3.8
1.75xG per game2.37
0.52xGA per game-0.14
62%Possession %52%
9.0Shots on target / game5.8
7.3Corners per game5.8
Ajax
Recent Form

Ajax have won 10 of their last 22 matches at home, drawing 6 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include lost to PSV Eindhoven 1-3 and beat FC Sion 5-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 18W 11D 7L from the last 36 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AjaxAll competitions
05 Sept
Ajax
1-3
PSV Eindhoven
Eredivisie
30 Aug
Telstar
0-4
Ajax
Eredivisie
27 Aug
Ajax
5-3
FC Sion
UEFA Europa Conference League
20 Aug
FC Sion
2-4
Ajax
UEFA Europa Conference League
09 Aug
PEC Zwolle
0-2
Ajax
Eredivisie
06 Aug
Ajax
3-1
Shelbourne
UEFA Europa Conference League
18
Win
50%
11
Draw
31%
7
Lost
19%
FC Sion
Recent Form

FC Sion have won 8 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include beat FC Basel 1893 1-2 and lost to Ajax 5-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 18W 10D 7L from the last 35 games (51% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FC SionAll competitions
06 Sept
FC Sion
3-2
FC Thun
Super League
03 Sept
FC Basel 1893
1-2
FC Sion
Super League
30 Aug
FC Sion
1-2
FC Lugano
Super League
27 Aug
Ajax
5-3
FC Sion
UEFA Europa Conference League
20 Aug
FC Sion
2-4
Ajax
UEFA Europa Conference League
16 Aug
Kerzers
1-6
FC Sion
Schweizer Cup
18
Win
51%
10
Draw
29%
7
Lost
20%

Lineups

Confirmed

Ajax4-3-3Confirmed

2Lucas RosaDEF
30Aaron BouwmanDEF
12Caio HenriqueDEF
15Youri BaasDEF
68Abdellah OuazaneFWD
99Tolu ArokodareFWD
23Steven BerghuisFWD
1Marc-André Ter StegenGK
6Youri RegeerMID
8Julian BrandtMID
18Davy KlaassenMID
3Anton GaaeiDEF
5Owen WijndalDEF
36Dies JanseDEF
21Jofre TorrentsDEF
38Marcos LeonardoFWD
9Kasper DolbergFWD
20Oliver Valaker EdvardsenFWD
26Maarten PaesGK
22Joeri HeerkensGK
67Mohamed AbdallaMID
10Oscar GloukhMID
24Jorthy MokioMID

FC Sion4-2-3-1Confirmed

20Nias HeftiDEF
5Noé SowDEF
14Numa LavanchyDEF
17Jan KronigDEF
33Rilind NivokaziFWD
1Anthony RacioppiGK
88Ali KabacalmanMID
8BaltazarMID
7Ylyas ChouarefMID
13Winsley Boteli MokangoMID
19Franck SurdezMID
6Marquinhos CiprianoDEF
38Ryan KesslerDEF
55Lorenzo VillaDEF
9Josias LukembilaFWD
29Théo BerdayesFWD
40Simon CailletGK
12Francesco RubertoGK
22Adrien LlukesMID
10Benjamin KololliMID
21Liam Scott ChipperfieldMID
37Fode SyllaMID
77Donat RrudhaniMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Ajax

No reported absences

FC Sion

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Ajax Win1.32 (61.7%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.30 (69.3%)
Both Teams Score1.52 (63.3%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals3.22 (30.7%)
BTTS No2.36 (36.7%)
Speculative
Draw5.42 (16.7%)
FC Sion Win7.22 (21.7%)

Yellow Card Prediction

J. Weinberger has averaged 2.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Ajax have averaged 7.3 corners per match at home; FC Sion 5.8 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Ajax have generated 1.75 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 50% of them. They put 9.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Ajax player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.