Ajax vs Union Saint-Gilloise Predictions

Ajax, managed by Francesco Farioli, are in scintillating form as they head into this match. The Dutch giants, top of the Eredivisie with 54 points from 22 matches, extended their winning streak to six games across all competitions with a 4-0 thrashing of Heracles on February 16, where Mika Godts, Brian Brobbey, Oliver Valaker Edvardsen, and Davy Klaassen scored. In the Europa League, Ajax finished 12th in the league phase with 13 points from 8 matches (4W, 1D, 3L), and their home record in the competition is formidable—winning three of four matches this season, including a 4-1 rout of Maccabi Tel Aviv. Despite injuries to Jordan Henderson (calf), Youri Regeer (ankle), and Wout Weghorst (toe), Ajax’s depth—bolstered by Brobbey (15 goals this season) and Steven Berghuis—makes them overwhelming favorites. Daniele Rugani is expected to return after a minor knock.

Union Saint-Gilloise, under Sébastien Pocognoli, face a daunting task to overturn a two-goal deficit. The Belgian side, fourth in the Pro League with 46 points from 26 matches, suffered a 1-0 home loss to Mechelen on February 15, marking their second straight game without scoring. In the Europa League, they finished 21st with 11 points (3W, 2D, 3L), relying on an unbeaten home record (2W, 2D) but faltering away—losing three of four road games, including a 2-0 defeat to Rangers. Their away struggles in Europe are stark, with just one win in their last eight (1W, 1D, 6L), and they’ll miss Sofiane Boufal, Guillaume François, and Ross Sykes due to injury. Despite this, striker Mohammed Fuseini (10 goals) and Franjo Ivanović could pose a counterattacking threat if Ajax leave gaps.

This will be the second meeting between the sides, with Ajax’s 2-0 first-leg win on February 13 marking their first encounter. Historically, Ajax have dominated Belgian opposition at home, winning seven of eight European matches (1D), scoring 18 goals. Union Saint-Gilloise’s lone away win against a Dutch side came against Twente (1-0) in October, but their current form—two losses in three—and Ajax’s home dominance suggest a tough night ahead. Ajax may rotate slightly but will aim to finish the tie early, while Union must attack, potentially exposing their fragile defense.

Our Ajax vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction

Our todays prediction for Ajax vs Union Saint-Gilloise, Europa League is:

TIP 1: Double Chance - Ajax or Draw

TIP 2: Correct Score - 2-0