Ajax vs Sion prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 27, 2026
Europa Conference League
In the Europa Conference League qualification final on August 27, 2026, the second leg will take place between Ajax and Sion. The current hosts settled almost everything last week.
Ajax vs Sion: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Amsterdam giants only climbed to fifth place at the end of last season’s Eredivisie. With their new coach, Michel, they started confidently by defeating Zwolle, but then drew 2-2 with Heerenveen. Earlier, the Dutch side had a strong start in qualification, beating Vojvodina twice 4-1 and comfortably passing Shelbourne (3-1 and 2-2).
The club from Sion finished fourth in the 2025/2026 Super League. After the summer break, they immediately lost 2-4 to Young Boys. However, they then claimed victories both in the league and the national cup. Additionally, they got past BATE and Noah in qualifying, drawing away and winning at home.
But against the visitors from the Netherlands, the Swiss lost, though they put up a fight. They even took the lead, then equalized, but eventually lost 2-4.
Previous matches: Ajax vs Sion
This was the first time the clubs met in Switzerland.
The visitors are noticeably weaker. The Dutch team is expected to win confidently again – the bet is that they will manage to secure a victory with a handicap of "-1.0 goals" (odds – 1.72).
Ajax vs Sion: Key Statistics and Trends
- Ajax have won four out of five qualification matches
- The team averages 1.81 goals scored and 1.17 conceded per game
- Sion suffered their only League defeat in the fifth match
- On average, Sion score 2.67 goals and concede 2 goals per match
- 67% of Sion’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 4.67 goals per game
Ajax vs Sion: Probable Starting Lineups
Ajax play a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): ter Stegen – Caio Henrique, Baas, Baumann, Geertruida – Brandt, Regeer, Klaassen – Glukh, Marcos Leonardo, Berghuis
Sion play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Racioppi – Hefti, Kronig, Sow, Lavanchy – Batata, Kabadjalmane – Surdez, Boteli, Chouaref – Nivokazi
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