Vojvodina vs Ajax Prediction: Ajax is expected to secure a 2-0 victory against FK Vojvodina, resulting in a 3-0 aggregate win and advancing to the next round of Europa League qualifying.
The second leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round tie between FK Vojvodina and Ajax is set to take place on Thursday, August 1st at 7:00 PM local time. The match will be held at the Stadion Karadorde in Novi Sad, Serbia.
Match Preview
FK Vojvodina faces an uphill battle as they look to overturn the one-goal deficit from the first leg. The Serbian side will need to be more adventurous at home, but must be wary of Ajax’s potent counter-attacking threat.
Ajax, under new manager Francesco Farioli, will be confident of progressing to the next round. However, they cannot afford to be complacent, especially given their wastefulness in front of goal in the first leg.
Vojvodina vs Ajax Lineups
Predicted FK Vojvodina Lineup (4-2-3-1): Butean, Savicevic, Vukanovic, Crnomarkovic, Barros, Dele, Carevic, Sichenje, Poletanovic, Petrovic, Sery.
Predicted Ajax Lineup (4-3-3): Rensch, Akpom, Ramsussen, Baas, Hato, Sutalo, Pasveer, Van den Boomen, Henderson, Taylor, Berghuis.
Key Players to Watch
FK Vojvodina: Aleksa Vukanovic – The 32-year-old striker will be crucial to Vojvodina’s attacking hopes. His experience and goal-scoring ability could be vital for the Serbian side.
Ajax: Kenneth Taylor – The young Dutch midfielder has been impressive in pre-season and will look to control the tempo of the game from the center of the park.
Injured and Unavailable Players
FK Vojvodina:
Jonathan Bolingi: Out (long-term lung injury)
Ajax:
- Owen Wijndal: Out (arm injury)
- Gaston Avila: Out (knee injury)
- Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen: Out (knee injury)
- Jay Gorter: Out (unspecified injury)
- Geronimo Rulli: Unavailable (competing at Olympics with Argentina)
Recent Form
FK Vojvodina: The Serbian side kicked off their domestic campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Tekstilac Odzaci before the narrow loss to Ajax.
Ajax: The Amsterdam outfit has won all five of their competitive and non-competitive matches under Farioli, including the first leg against Vojvodina.
Head-to-Head
The first leg encounter last week was the first-ever meeting between these two sides in European competition.
First Leg Recap
Ajax holds a slender 1-0 advantage from the first leg played in Amsterdam last week. The Dutch giants dominated possession and created numerous chances, but struggled to break through until substitute Branco van den Boomen headed home the winner in the 86th minute.
Where to Watch Vojvodina vs Ajax Live?
Unfortunately, no specific TV or streaming information is available for viewers in the United States. Fans are advised to check their local listings or the official UEFA website for potential broadcast details.
Vojvodina vs Ajax Live Streaming and TV Schedule for Other Countries:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina: Moja TV, Arena Sport 1P
- Croatia: MAXtv To Go, Arena Sport 2 Croatia
- Netherlands: Ziggo Sport, Ziggo Sport 2
- Serbia: Arena 1 Premium
- Slovenia: Arena Sport 1 Premium
Who Will Win?
While Vojvodina will undoubtedly put up a fight in front of their home fans, Ajax’s quality and experience at this level should see them through. The Dutch side is likely to find more space as Vojvodina pushes for goals.
Vojvodina vs Ajax Prediction: FK Vojvodina 0-2 Ajax (Ajax to win 3-0 on aggregate)
Ajax’s superior attacking options and Farioli’s defensive expertise should be enough to secure their passage to the next round of Europa League qualifying.
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