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HNK Hajduk Split vs Ajax Prediction, Tips & Odds

HNK Hajduk Split vs Ajax

UEFA Europa Conference LeagueLeague Stage - 1
HNK Hajduk Split
#14 · UEFA Europa Conference League
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VS
Stadion Poljud, Split
Ajax
#9 · UEFA Europa Conference League
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★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.60
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.54 (implied 65.0%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 67.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.48). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (67.5% vs 65.0%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Ajax to win against HNK Hajduk Split, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Ajax enters this match with a stronger recent form, having achieved three wins in their last five outings. While both teams are starting their UEFA Europa Conference League campaign, Ajax’s position in the standings is notably higher, currently sitting at 9th place, suggesting a more competitive edge. HNK Hajduk Split, on the other hand, has a mixed recent form with four wins and one loss in their last five matches. However, it is important to note that they have yet to play any league matches this season, which can impact their readiness and rhythm for this fixture. The lack of competitive play could be a disadvantage as they face a team that has already established some momentum. The model indicates a win probability of approximately 60% for Ajax, alongside the projected score of 2-1. A key market to watch is Ajax's odds for a win, which reflect their status as the favourite. However, the caveat here is that both teams are entering the competition without any prior matches this season, meaning either side could surprise. For a detailed explanation of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is brought to you 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
HNK Hajduk Split Win29%5.56
Draw19%4.46
Ajax Win52%1.48
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6658.6%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5460.4%

Combined goal output is high (4.1 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
HNK Hajduk Split 1-2 Ajax
7.8212.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
Ajax -0.0
1.1846%

Ajax have been the stronger side, winning 48% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-2
7.82
12.8%
0-2
8.17
12.3%
0-1
8.49
11.8%
1-1
8.67
11.6%
1-3
10.52
9.5%
0-3
11.04
9.1%

Our model projects a 1-2 Ajax win as the most likely scoreline at 12.8% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
HNK Hajduk Split
-0.0
4.36
Ajax
+0.0
1.18
HNK Hajduk Split
-1.5
10.50
Ajax
+1.5
2.38

Lines averaged across 4 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

HNK Hajduk Split vs Ajax
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
5.904.451.471.502.281.652.08
Betfair
5.504.501.501.502.401.652.20
Pinnacle
5.664.561.501.572.38——
SBO
5.034.041.43————
William Hill
5.504.501.44——1.702.15
Bet365
5.004.501.481.572.351.672.10
1xBet
6.114.611.521.502.281.652.11
Betano
5.604.651.521.602.421.702.07
BetVictor
5.754.331.451.532.291.622.15

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
80.6%
Over 2.5 Goals
60.4%
Over 3.5 Goals
39.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XHNK Hajduk Split or Draw
48%2.55
12HNK Hajduk Split or Ajax
81%1.18
X2Draw or Ajax
71%1.13

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 HNK Hajduk Split0 Draw0 Ajax
Jan 22
Ajax
-
HNK Hajduk Split
Friendlies Clubs

The head-to-head record between HNK Hajduk Split and Ajax stands at one match with no wins for either side, resulting in a draw. The solitary fixture ended in a scoreless draw, indicating a tightly contested encounter without any goals. This lack of scoring suggests that both teams were evenly matched in that meeting, and it has been a while since either side has claimed victory over the other in this specific matchup.

UEFA Europa Conference League Standings

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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
HNK Hajduk SplitHome
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0— pts/game
AjaxAway
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0— pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
HNK Hajduk SplitAjax
2Goals p.g.2.07
1Goals conceded p.g.1.17
46%Clean sheets29%
58%Win rate48%
3Avg goals in match3.24
2.03xG per game1.89
0.05xGA per game-0.09
54%Possession %63%
6.0Shots on target / game8.7
4.5Corners per game7.7
HNK Hajduk Split
Recent Form

HNK Hajduk Split have won 7 of their last 10 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat HNK Hajduk Split 1-0 and beat HNK Hajduk Split 2-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 5D 5L from the last 24 games (58% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: HNK Hajduk SplitAll competitions
20 Sept
HNK Rijeka
3-0
HNK Hajduk Split
HNL
13 Sept
HNK Hajduk Split
1-0
NK Slaven Belupo
HNL
08 Sept
Vardarac
0-2
HNK Hajduk Split
Cup
06 Sept
Rudes
0-4
HNK Hajduk Split
HNL
31 Aug
HNK Hajduk Split
2-0
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
HNL
27 Aug
Raków Częstochowa
2-3
HNK Hajduk Split
UEFA Europa Conference League
14
Win
58%
5
Draw
21%
5
Lost
21%
Ajax
Recent Form

Ajax have won 9 of their last 16 matches on the road, drawing 6 and losing 1. Their recent away fixtures include beat Fortuna Sittard 1-5 and beat Telstar 0-4.

Overall, the wider run reads 20W 15D 7L from the last 42 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AjaxAll competitions
10 Oct
Ajax
1-1
NEC Nijmegen
Eredivisie
19 Sept
Ajax
2-2
Excelsior
Eredivisie
15 Sept
Ajax
5-1
Willem II
Eredivisie
12 Sept
Fortuna Sittard
1-5
Ajax
Eredivisie
05 Sept
Ajax
1-3
PSV Eindhoven
Eredivisie
30 Aug
Telstar
0-4
Ajax
Eredivisie
20
Win
48%
15
Draw
36%
7
Lost
17%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

HNK Hajduk Split

No reported absences

Ajax

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
Over 2.5 Goals1.54 (60.4%)
Both Teams Score1.66 (58.6%)
Value Bets
HNK Hajduk Split Win5.56 (29.2%)
Ajax Win1.48 (51.8%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.34 (39.6%)
BTTS No2.12 (41.4%)
Speculative
Draw4.46 (19%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

HNK Hajduk Split have averaged 4.5 corners per match at home; Ajax 7.7 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.1 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Ajax have generated 1.89 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 48% of them. They put 8.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Ajax player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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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.