Ajax vs Brighton Predictions - No Separating Bottom Two Sides in UEL Group B

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Last updated: 08 Nov 2023

Marc Thomas 08 Nov 2023

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Ajax vs Brighton predictions for Thursday’s UEL Match (19:45 SAST)
Ajax are unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 matches
Will the Group B sides hold out for a point apiece?

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Brighton have drawn 1-1 in their last 2 matches (Getty Images)

Ajax vs Brighton Preview

Ajax have shown signs of improvement recently and Brighton are struggling with the Saturday-Thursday schedule. The Group B sides need points and an even draw is the best bet.

Ajax vs Brighton Preview
Head-to-Head
Ajax Form
Ajax Injuries & Team News
Brighton Form
Brighton Injuries & Team News

Ajax are unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 matches
Brighton have drawn 1-1 in their last 2 matches

Head-to-Head

Brighton beat Ajax 2-0 in the only previous encounter between the sides.

Ajax Form

Ajax are bottom of Group B after taking two points from three Europa League matches. The Dutch side drew with Marseille (3-3) and AEK Athens (1-1) before a 2-0 loss at Brighton.

Ajax were winless in 10 consecutive matches before notching a two-match winning streak. Victories came against Volendam (2-0) and Heerenveen (4-1).

John van't Schip’s side were in control against Heerenveen last time out with 14 shots and 58% possession. Steven Bergwijn, Brian Brobbey and Chuba Akpom scored to seal the win.

Ajax Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers Geronimo Rulli and Jay Gorter are out.

midfielder Sivert Mannsverk, and forward Amourricho van Axel Dongen are also out.

Brighton Form

Brighton are third in Europa Group B on four points. The Seagulls lost to AEK Athens before a 2-2 draw at Marseille and a 2-0 win over Ajax.

Brighton are unbeaten in their last three. 1-1 draws with Fulham and Everton followed the Ajax win.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side came back from a goal down to draw at Everton on Saturday. Brighton conceded on eight minutes before a late Everton own goal helped the Seagulls secure a point.

Brighton Injuries & Team News

Midfielders Jakub Moder and Solly March and defender Pervis Estupinan are ruled out.

Forward pair Danny Welbeck and Julio Enciso are also out.

Verdict

Ajax v Brighton

Ajax have put together some decent results recently and Brighton have struggled for momentum. The sides can hold out for a Group B draw in the Europa League.

Draw

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