Ajax vs Shelbourne Prediction | Europa Conference League | 06/08

The encounter between Ajax and Shelbourne is set to kick off at 19:00 on Thursday, 06/08, at Johan Cruijff Arena.

This Europa Conference League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams’ recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Over 4.5 Goals

Why we predict over 4.5 Goals

Our selection is Over 4.5 Goals for the Ajax vs Shelbourne matchup.

We’re anticipating a wide-open game with attacking football on display from both sides. With plenty of creative talent and defensive gaps, five or more goals could easily be produced.

Key Betting Insights

Ajax

• Scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
• Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Ajax's last 5 matches

Shelbourne

• Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
• Both teams scored in 4 out of Shelbourne's last 5 matches

Over 4.5 Goals: 7/4

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	1/20	11/1	33/1	3/10	9/4
	1/10	8/1	20/1	1/3	9/4
	1/20	10/1	25/1	2/9	11/4
	0/1	11/1	25/1	1/4	13/5

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Ajax Preview

Ajax is coming to the clash with Shelbourne with the current statistics in the Europa Conference League:

• Matches played: 2

• Wins: 2

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 8 (Avg. 4)

• Goals Conceded: 2 (Avg. 1)

When having a broader look at Ajax's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 48

• Wins: 20

• Draws: 15

• Losses: 13

• Goals Scored: 88 (Avg. 1.83)

• Goals Conceded: 73 (Avg. 1.52)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Ajax

Goals Scored: 88

Goals Conceded: 73

Average Goals Scored: 1.83

Average Goals Conceded: 1.52

Wins: 20

Goal Difference: 15

Date	Game	Result
30/07	Ajax 4 - 1 Vojvodina	W
23/07	Vojvodina 1 - 4 Ajax	W
24/05	Ajax 1 - 1 Utrecht	D
21/05	Ajax 2 - 0 Groningen	W
17/05	Heerenveen 0 - 0 Ajax	D

Ajax to win the match: 1/20

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Shelbourne Preview

On the other hand, Shelbourne comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa Conference League:

• Matches played: 2

• Wins: 1

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 1

• Goals Scored: 6 (Avg. 3)

• Goals Conceded: 4 (Avg. 2)

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 40

• Wins: 13

• Draws: 13

• Losses: 14

• Goals Scored: 51 (Avg. 1.28)

• Goals Conceded: 56 (Avg. 1.4)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Shelbourne

Goals Scored: 51

Goals Conceded: 57

Average Goals Scored: 1.24

Average Goals Conceded: 1.39

Wins: 13

Goal Difference: -6

Date	Game	Result
02/08	Waterford 1 - 0 Shelbourne	L
30/07	Nõmme Kalju 2 - 1 Shelbourne	L
23/07	Shelbourne 5 - 2 Nõmme Kalju	W
03/07	Shelbourne 2 - 1 Dundalk	W
27/06	Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Shelbourne	D

Shelbourne to win the match: 33/1

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Statistical Insights for Ajax vs Shelbourne

Here’s a statistical breakdown comparing each team’s key metrics to the league average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Ajax vs Shelbourne fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Ajax

Europe - Europa Conference League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W D W D	2.2
Home	W D W L D	1.6
Away	W D W W D	2.2

Shelbourne

Europe - Europa Conference League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L W W D	1.4
Home	W W L W D	2
Away	L L D D D	0.6

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Home Win

1/20

94.34%

Draw

11/1

8.42%

Away Win

20/1

4.35%

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Key Metrics

Here’s a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: corners, cards, goals scored, and goals conceded.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Corners

Ajax

36

last 5 matches

Shelbourne

35

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Ajax received +3% more corners than Shelbourne in the last 5 matches.

Ajax and Shelbourne corners count, last 5 matches

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Vojvodina

8

Vojvodina

10

Utrecht

8

Groningen

4

Heerenveen

6

6

Waterford

2

Nõmme Kalju

12

Nõmme Kalju

1

Dundalk

14

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Key metrics

Cards

Ajax

6

last 5 matches

Shelbourne

11

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Shelbourne received +83% more cards than Ajax in the last 5 matches.

Ajax and Shelbourne cards count, last 5 matches

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Vojvodina

0

Vojvodina

0

Utrecht

2

Groningen

1

Heerenveen

3

2

Waterford

3

Nõmme Kalju

0

Nõmme Kalju

4

Dundalk

2

Sligo Rovers

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Ajax

11

last 5 matches

Shelbourne

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Ajax scored +10% more goals than Shelbourne in the last 5 matches.

Ajax and Shelbourne goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Vojvodina

4

Vojvodina

4

Utrecht

1

Groningen

2

Heerenveen

0

0

Waterford

1

Nõmme Kalju

5

Nõmme Kalju

2

Dundalk

2

Sligo Rovers

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Ajax

3

last 5 matches

Shelbourne

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Shelbourne conceded +167% more goals than Ajax in the last 5 matches.

Ajax and Shelbourne goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Vojvodina

1

Vojvodina

1

Utrecht

1

Groningen

0

Heerenveen

0

1

Waterford

2

Nõmme Kalju

2

Nõmme Kalju

1

Dundalk

2

Sligo Rovers

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