Qarabag vs Ajax Prediction 24.10.2024 | Europa League

• Competition: UEFA Europa League
• Date: Thursday, 24th, October 2024
• Kickoff: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CEST
• Venue: Azersun Arena (Baku)

Ajax aims to solidify their position in the top eight as they head to Azersun Arena to take on the faltering Qarabag during the third matchday of the Europa League.

Ahead of a tough European challenge on Thursday, Qarabag have built strong momentum by claiming a stunning 5-0 away victory against Kapaz, which has kept them at the top of the table with only three points separating them from second-placed Turan, although they have a match in hand. While their domestic campaign appears nearly flawless with 21 points collected out of 24 available, the Horsemen have yet to pick up their first points in UEFA's second-tier competition, as the anticipated 0-3 loss to Tottenham on opening day was followed by a heartbreaking 1-2 defeat at home against Malmo.

Meanwhile, Ajax found themselves in a dramatic Eredivisie showdown over the weekend as they claimed a thriller seven-goal victory against Heracles, with super-sub Wout Weghorst netting a brace in the second half to propel his team to third place in the league standings. Although they are still far from being the shadow of their former team that consistently ruled the Dutch top flight, the Amsterdam giants have started their European campaign quite decently after thrashing Besiktas 4-0 in their opening match before drawing 1-1 against Sparta Prague.

Qarabag vs Ajax Betting Tips: AJAX TO WIN

Even though Qarabag sits with zero points from their opening two Europa League matches, they are a team that can be tricky, especially on their home turf, but Ajax's experience on the European stage positions them as reasonable favorites to take all the spoils here. Out of four home matches on the European stage this season, the Azerbaijani champions have found themselves on the losing side three times, and it seems unlikely that they can turn things around on the right path. We say this as their rival Ajax is currently on a hot streak, winning seven of their last nine competitive encounters, and it appears they have all the tools necessary to keep their outstanding performance going. What’s even more remarkable is that the Amsterdam giants have been incredibly lethal in front of goal during this outstanding form, having rattled the net three or more times in six of their nine encounters, so we think that the Dutch powerhouses possess all the qualities required to surpass their Azerbaijani rivals and claim a third successive win in any format.