Real Sociedad vs Ajax Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Devesh Jaganath in Europa League Predictions
Europa League action will resume this week with Ajax looking to extend their unbeaten run when they travel to Reale Arena to face Real Sociedad on Thursday night. Erreala are in 25th place in the League Phase standings, while de Godenzonen are second after the first four rounds. Check out our match prediction below.
This will be the first meeting between these sides, though Real Sociedad have a solid record against Dutch opponents, unbeaten in their last four matches (W2 D2 L0), while they also kept clean sheets in all of those matches. Ajax, meanwhile, have won only two of their last 12 matches against Spanish opponents (W2 D2 L8).
The hosts are the clear favourites in this match, but as mentioned, the visitors have yet to taste defeat in Europe this season and have been in sensational form domestically too. Let’s take a closer look at key stats to consider in this one.
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Real Sociedad vs Ajax Form
Real Sociedad and Ajax's standings in the Europa League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12
|
13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +8 |
|
13
|
13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +4 |
Real Sociedad and Ajax Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Nov 2024 - LaLiga
21 Nov 2024 - Copa del Rey
10 Nov 2024 - LaLiga
7 Nov 2024 - Europa League
3 Nov 2024 - LaLiga
27 Oct 2024 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Nov 2024 - LaLiga
27 Oct 2024 - LaLiga
6 Oct 2024 - LaLiga
3 Oct 2024 - Europa League
28 Sept 2024 - LaLiga
14 Sept 2024 - LaLiga
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Nov 2024 - LaLiga
21 Nov 2024 - Copa del Rey
7 Nov 2024 - Europa League
3 Nov 2024 - LaLiga
24 Oct 2024 - Europa League
19 Oct 2024 - LaLiga
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Nov 2024 - Eredivisie
10 Nov 2024 - Eredivisie
7 Nov 2024 - Europa League
2 Nov 2024 - Eredivisie
30 Oct 2024 - Eredivisie
27 Oct 2024 - Eredivisie
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Nov 2024 - Eredivisie
7 Nov 2024 - Europa League
2 Nov 2024 - Eredivisie
27 Oct 2024 - Eredivisie
6 Oct 2024 - Eredivisie
26 Sept 2024 - Europa League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Nov 2024 - Eredivisie
30 Oct 2024 - Eredivisie
24 Oct 2024 - Europa League
20 Oct 2024 - Eredivisie
3 Oct 2024 - Europa League
29 Sept 2024 - Eredivisie
Real Sociedad - Ajax: Form Analysis
After an excellent 2023-24 season, Real Sociedad have struggled to find top gear this term and are currently the first side below the playoff cutoff zone in this competition.
Erreala’s only win in the Europa League came against Maccabi Tel Aviv on matchday three, while they lost to Anderlecht and Viktoria Plzen and drew 1-1 in the opening week with Nice.
The hosts have also been finding it tough domestically and slipped to 10th place in La Liga this weekend after they were beaten 1-0 on the road by Atletic Bilbao.
Real Sociedad have only won two of their eight home matches across all competitions this season!
Meanwhile, Ajax are enjoying a very impressive season, currently in third place in the Eredivisie standings and one of eight teams that still hold an unbeaten record in this competition.
De Godenzonen have beaten Besiktas, Qarabag and Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League, maintaining clean sheets in each of those games, while their only dropped points were away to Slavia Prague (1-1).
The visitors are unbeaten in their last eight away games across all competitions (W5 D3 L0), and have only conceded a single defeat in 11 games on the road this season.
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Real Sociedad against Ajax Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
U. Marrero
DefenderJ. Martin
J. Pacheco
J. Lopez
J. Aramburu
J. Olasagasti
J. Magunacelaya
B. Turrientes
P. Marin
ForwardA. Barrenetxea
U. Sadiq
S. Gomez
D. Ramaj
J. Gorter
DefenderA. Kaplan
J. Mokio
A. Gaaei
O. Wijndal
D. Rugani
MidfielderK. Hlynsson
B. Van den Boomen
C. Rasmussen
J. Banel
Real Sociedad & Ajax Squad Analysis
Real Sociedad have one long-term injury absentee at present in the form of Hamari Traore, who sustained a cruciate ligament tear in September and is unlikely to return in the foreseeable future.
Urko Gonzalez, Alvaro Odriozola and Orri Oskarsson are all suffering from muscle injuries and have been ruled out of action until next month, while Igor Zubeldia is flagged as a minor doubt.
Kenneth Taylor and Mika Godts have both scored three goals each for Ajax in the Europe League!
However, the visitors will now have to make do without the services of Godts potentially for the next couple of matchdays, as the Belgian is ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Joining Godts on the sidelines this week is Gaston Avila, who is still on the road to recovery having undergone knee surgery, as well as Sivert Mannsverk and Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen.
Bertrand Traore and Kenneth Taylor are also flagged as questionable but have not been ruled out from featuring in this match as yet.
Most goals and assists
Real Sociedad
Ajax
M. Oyarzabal
(5 Goals)
K. Taylor
(5 Goals)
B. Mendez
(2 Assists)
, 
S. Becker
(2 Assists)
, 
T. Kubo
(2 Assists)
B. Brobbey
(3 Assists)
Real Sociedad - Ajax Key Points
- Real Sociedad have only won two of their eight home games this season.
- Real Sociedad have conceded two or more goals in five home games this season.
- Real Sociedad have yet to keep a clean sheet in the Europa League.
- Ajax are unbeaten in this season’s Europa League.
- Ajax are unbeaten in their last 16 matches in all competitions (W13 D3 L0).
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Our Real Sociedad vs Ajax Prediction
While bookmakers have installed the hosts as the favourites in this match, it’s a little surprising to see Ajax allocated such long odds given their record not just in this competition, but domestically as well.
Indeed, the Eredivisie outfit have not tasted defeat in over three months and have scored two or more goals in 13 of their last 16 matches, including in three of their four games in Europe so far. Therefore, our Real Sociedad vs Ajax prediction: Double Chance - Ajax or Draw!
Real Sociedad vs Ajax Alternative Predictions
Ajax Over 1.5
Ajax have scored two or more goals in 13 of their last 16 matches across all competitions, including in three of their four Europa League matches. Additionally, Real Sociedad have yet to keep a clean sheet in this competition and conceded two or more in two of their four games.
Real Sociedad vs Ajax - FAQs
The UEFA Europa League match between Real Sociedad and Ajax will be played on November 28 at 20:00 GMT.
The UEFA Europa League match between Real Sociedad and Ajax will take place at Reale Arena in Donostia-San Sebastian.
The UEFA Europa League match between Real Sociedad and Ajax will be broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK.
Alternatively, you can stay up to the minute with all the UEFA Europa League Livescores right here on SportyTrader!
Matej Jug will take charge of this match, with the assistance of Matej Zunic, Manuel Vidali and Martin Matosa as the fourth official.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
