Ajax vs Shelbourne Predictions

• Ajax are four times Champions League winners
• Ajax scored eight in previous tie
• Shelbourne conceded four in previous tie

Ajax to assert dominance

Ajax host Shelbourne in the first leg of this Conference League qualification tie. The Dutch won their first tie 8-2, while Shelbourne held on for a 6-4 win. Ajax are overwhelming favourites on paper and will be expected to take control of the tie before the return leg in Ireland.

Ajax have enjoyed a positive start to the new campaign and possess far greater quality throughout the squad, as Vodvojnia found out in the previous tie. Their European pedigree is also a major advantage, with the four-time European champions well accustomed to playing on the continental stage. Shelbourne have performed admirably to reach this stage but now face a significant step up in class against one of Europe’s biggest clubs.

Shelbourne will no doubt put up a fight, but Ajax should create plenty of chances with their attacking quality that’s likely to prove too much over the course of the 90 minutes. The visitors will hope to stay competitive and keep the tie alive, but a comfortable home win looks the most likely outcome with them scoring at least three goals in the match.. A 3-0 Ajax victory is the standout prediction.