Ajax enter this Conference League third-round tie on the back of five straight wins, having crushed Vojvodina 4-1 twice in the previous round. Shelbourne arrive in rough shape - two losses in their last two games, including a 1-2 defeat to Estonian side Kalju that almost cost them their place here. The gap in class is as wide as the Atlantic.
Ajax have scored 14 goals and conceded just 4 across their last 5 matches, landing over 2.5 in 4 of them. Shelbourne have conceded in all 5 of their last games and kept zero clean sheets. The AH -2.5 line at 1.70-1.75 gives Ajax room to do what they did to Vojvodina - twice.
The Dutch giants at home in Europe is a different beast. Shelbourne's leaky defence and Ajax's relentless attack make the -2.5 handicap the smart play at 1.75. For the bigger swing, back over 4.5 goals at 2.65-2.75.
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Form · last five
Goals per game · last five
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