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Our Ajax vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction Sees Dutch Giants Ease Through

Ajax and Union Saint-Gilloise square off at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Thursday in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off. The Dutch giants have a handy lead in the tie after an impressive performance in Brussels.

Europa League Betting Picks

Ajax to Win -1 – 2.55

Ajax to Win to Nil – 3.40

Bet on Ajax vs Union Saint-Gilloise

Can Ajax Secure Seventh Successive Home Win?

Ajax are in great form, winning five league and cup games on the trot. Francesco Farioli’s troops are top of the Eredivisie, taking 54 points from 22 games. They are two points above rivals PSV Eindhoven in the battle for the title.

Union Saint-Gilloise are well off the pace in the Belgian Pro League title race, sitting 14 points behind runaway leaders Genk in third. Union have won 12, drawn ten, and lost four of 26.

Ajax are strong on their own patch, winning six in a row. They have won every home game in all competitions since losing to Lazio in the Europa League on December 12^th.

Union’s results away from home have been decent this season. Since October, the Belgian side have lost just two fixtures on the road. Their last away reverse came against Rangers in the Europa League last month.

Recent Ajax vs Union Saint-Gilloise Head-to-Head Results

The first leg of this Europa League play-off was the first-ever meeting between these two clubs. Ajax secured a comfortable 2-0 victory at the Joseph Marien Stadium.

After a goalless first half, the Eredivisie side took control in the second period. Christian Rasmussen opened the scoring, with Jorthy Mokio doubling their advantage.

Ajax vs Union Saint-Gilloise Betting Tips & Predictions

Ajax are two goals up in the tie, and we can see the Dutch team building on their lead on home soil. Back the hosts to win -1 at 2.55.

Ajax have won without conceding at the Johan Cruyff Arena on 11 occasions across all competitions this term. Farioli’s side will want to stop Union from netting in the second leg, and there is good value in 3.40 for the home team to win to nil.