- Ajax has scored two or more goals in five of its past six matches.
- Aston Villa has scored two or more goals in three straight matches.
- Ajax has allowed at least two or more goals in four of its past six matches.
Aston Villa continues to inch closer and closer to grabbing a spot in the Champions League next season. The Villans’ rise in the soccer standings has been one of the more fun storylines in the EPL this season. Aston Villa is tucked into fourth place and has a bit of a buffer with Tottenham.
Ajax vs Aston Villa Picks
- Pick: Aston Villa -145.
Now, the Villans will have to see if their recent three-match winning streak can carry into a match with Ajax away from home. Ajax is coming off a two-goal win in league play, but has been forced to settle for a few draws recently. AFC Ajax will need to tighten up its backline to send Aston Villa back to England with a defeat.
Ajax vs Aston Villa Odds
| Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Ajax | +½, +1 -108 | +360 | O 3, 3½ -105 |
| Aston Villa | -½, -1 -122 | -145 | U 3, 3½ -125 |
| Draw | +290 |
Soccer odds show that anyone who wants to back Aston Villa to win in regulation will need to lay $145 to make a $100 profit. Anyone backing Ajax to win in regulation can make a $360 profit on a $100 bet. Betting the match to end in a draw will net a $290 profit on a $100 wager. For more information about where to place your bets read our BetUs Review!
Ajax vs Aston Villa Information
Ajax vs Aston Villa
Location: Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Date & Time: Thursday, March 7, 2024 12:45 p.m.
How to watch: Paramount+
Ajax vs Aston Villa Analysis
Ajax looks to build on strong defensive performance
Keeping opposing teams from scoring had been an issue for Ajax in recent matches. Before shutting out Utrecht 2-0 in its last match, Ajax had given up two or more goals in six of its past eight matches. But anyone making an Ajax vs Aston Villa prediction will see that Ajax held the ball for 60 percent of its last match and only allowed an xGA of .5 in a 2-0 victory.
Keeping up its current shape will be a big step forward for the team. Ajax has leaned heavily on Brian Brobbey to carry the load on the attack. He has produced 15 goals and seven assists this season.
Ajax Projected Lineup:
Ramaj; Gooijer, Rensch, Kaplan, Hato, Sosa; Hlynsson, Henderson, Mannsverk, Taylor; Brobbey
Ajax Injuries:
Stephen Bergwijn will be out due to an injury. Josip Sutalo is suspended.
Villans respond well to skid
Aston Villa dropped back-to-back EPL matchups in early February and some wondered if a swoon may be coming. However, people making an Ajax vs Aston Villa prediction will see the Villans have run off three straight wins against lower-table sides that were a bit on the wild side. Aston Villa had to rally from behind last weekend to beat Luton Town 3-2.
While people making soccer picks won’t like to see Aston Villa’s performance against teams battling relegation, fans will point to the fact that the Villans won all three matches. In all of the contests, Aston Villa produced two or more goals. Ollie Watkins leads Aston Villa with 16 goals.
Aston Villa Projected Lineup:
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Lenglet, Moreno; Bailey, McGinn, Luiz, Tielemans; Diaby; Watkins
Aston Villa Injuries
Ajax vs Aston Villa Pick and Prediction
Those who are making soccer picks will see that Aston Villa has a strong season that should have them brimming with confidence. Ajax has struggled to defend as of late. While people making an Ajax vs Aston Villa prediction will know that playing at home should help Ajax’s confidence, it will have its hands full with the Villans’ attack.
While there is a strong chance this match ends in a draw, this is a spot where it is worth it to back Aston Villa to grab a win in the first leg on the road.
- Pick: Aston Villa -145.
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