Aston Villa vs Ajax prediction and odds ahead of Europa League clash
Aston Villa's aspirations for a spot in next season's Champions League took a significant hit this past weekend, yet the Europa Conference League presents an opportunity for redemption as they prepare to host Ajax. The Villains are the favourites ahead of the tie at 1/3 with CopyBet while their opponents Ajax are 7/1 and a draw is 4/1.
The week has been challenging for Unai Emery's team, marked by a lacklustre draw in Amsterdam, swiftly followed by a heavy defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at home. This loss has put their Premier League top-four finish in jeopardy, as Spurs are now poised to overtake them with a win in their next match. With the season's promising start at risk of fizzling out, Emery and his squad are under pressure to turn things around.
Despite recent struggles, Emery's track record in European competitions, highlighted by his Europa League successes with Sevilla and Villarreal, cannot be overlooked. However, facing an Ajax team that defied odds in the first leg means Villa's path to the quarter-finals won't be straightforward.
Ajax, under John van't Schip, have shown glimpses of brilliance but continue to grapple with consistency issues, as seen in their last-minute draw against Fortuna Sittard. Currently positioned fifth in the Eredivisie and trailing behind in the race for European qualification spots, Ajax arrives in Birmingham aiming to cause an upset and inject some positivity into their challenging campaign.
This clash offers both sides a chance to steer their seasons towards a more favourable outcome, making it a pivotal encounter in their respective quests for European success.
Aston Villa vs Ajax Betting Tips
Aston Villa to win and both teams to score - 7/4
Ollie Watkins to score anytime - 87/100
Over 2.5 goals - 1/2
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