Real Sociedad vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam Prediction and Betting Tips | November 28, 2024

Real Sociedad entertain Ajax at the Anoeta Stadium in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. Sociedad have one win in four games and are 25th in the standings with four points, while Ajax have three wins and are second with 10 points.

The hosts' winning streak ended after two games last week with a 1-0 loss at Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, failing to score for the first time this month.

Ajax, meanwhile, resumed their Eredivisie campaign after the international break with a 2-0 home win over PEC Zwolle. Brian Brobbey scored in the first half before Jordan Henderson assisted Josip Sutalo's second-half strike.

Sociedad suffered a 2-1 loss to Viktoria Plzen earlier this month in their previous Europa League outing, while Ajax recorded a commanding 5-0 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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Real Sociedad vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• The two teams will meet for the first time in a competitive match.
• Sociedad have an unbeaten record in four meetings against Dutch teams, recording two wins, while Ajax will meet a Spanish team for the 46th time.
• De Godenzonen have the best goalscoring and defensive record in the Europa League this season, scoring 13 goals and conceding once in four games.
• Sociedad are winless in three home games in the Europa League, suffering two defeats and failing to score twice.
• Ajax have scored at least thrice in four of their last five Europa League games.
• Sociedad have a 100% home record against Dutch teams, recording wins in the Europa League group stage against PSV and AZ Alkmaar, respectively.

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Real Sociedad vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam Prediction

Sociedad have three wins and as many losses in their last six games across competitions but have won just one of their last four home games, suffering two losses.

Alvaro Odriozola, Hamari Traore, Urko Gonzalez and Orri Oskarsson remain sidelined with injuries. Brais Mendez was on the bench against Athletic Bilbao last week but could start.

Ajax, meanwhile, have won 13 of their last 16 games across competitions, scoring at least twice in 13 games. They have kept clean sheets in three of their four Europa League this season.

Kenneth Taylor will serve a suspension, while Wout Weghorst won't travel due to injury. Sixteen-year-old defender Jorthy Mokio has been included in the 22-man squad.

While Sociedad have a good record against Dutch teams, considering Ajax's impressive form, expect them to record a comfortable win.

Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-2 Ajax

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Real Sociedad vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Ajax to win

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes

Bold Tip: Brian Brobbey to score or assist any time - Yes