All to Play for in Europa League Group B as Ajax Host Brighton

AFC Ajax vs Brighton - 09/11/2023

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The 2023/24 Europa League group stage continues this week with the fourth round of fixtures, including the meeting between Ajax and Brighton.

The match will be played on the 9th of November at the Johan Cruijff Arena and the hosts are bottom of the group on 2 points while the visitors are in second place on 4 points.

Ajax come into the game having beat Heerenveen 4-1 at home in the Eredivisie on the weekend. Having opened the scoring in the 25th minute, Ajax doubled their advantage shortly before half time.

However, there was still time for Heerenveen to pull one back. Into the second half and Ajax closed the game out in the latter stages, scoring twice in the final 6 minutes.

The win over Heerenveen means Ajax have won their last 2 fixtures, both of which were played in the Eredivisie.

Ajax beat Volendam 2-0 at home to end what had been a disastrous run of form for such a big club.

In terms of the Europa League, Ajax have failed to win their last 4 matches in the competition.

There have been defeats against Ludogorets at home and Brighton away plus draws with Marseille at home and AEK Athens away. Home form in the Europa League shows Ajax have not won in their last 4 fixtures.

Brighton travel to the Johan Cruijff Arena having picked up a point thanks to a 1-1 draw at Everton in the Premier League on the weekend.

It was Everton who opened the scoring in the 7th minute but Brighton did not give up and scored the equaliser with only 6 minutes remaining on the clock.

The draw at Everton means Brighton have recorded just a single victory from their last 8 matches in all competitions.

The win was the reverse fixture against Ajax in the Europa League but there have been defeats against Aston Villa and Manchester City away in the Premier League plus Chelsea away in the League Cup.

Draws have come at home against Liverpool and Fulham in the Premier League plus away to Marseille in the Europa League.

Trends show Brighton have won 1 of their 3 Europa League games. In addition to the win over Ajax, there has been a 3-2 home defeat against AEK Athens and a 2-2 draw in Marseille.

Team news: Ajax are without injured goalkeeper Jay Gorter. They also have doubts over the fitness of Amourrichio van Axel, Sivert Mannsverk, and Gerónimo Rulli.

Brighton make the trip without the injured duo of Julio Enciso and Jakub Moder. They also have doubts over the fitness of Danny Welbeck, Solly March, and Pervis Estupiñán.

Ajax will be happy to have won a couple of games but Brighton could prove to be another tough opponent for the Dutch.

The Seagulls have not been in great form themselves but if they are anywhere near their best, Brighton should have too much for the hosts. We expect to see Brighton come out on top, with both teams scoring.

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UEL

AFC Ajax Brighton 09/11/2023 18:45

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2

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2.70

8°

1.70

4.20 4.20 1.70 no no no

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0 - 2(0 - 1)

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