Ajax vs FC Sion
Ajax outgun FC Sion in eight-goal thriller
A goal-fest at the Europa Conference League sees Ajax edge a resilient FC Sion 5-3.
Ajax and FC Sion served up a spectacular eight-goal encounter, with Ajax ultimately prevailing 5-3. Y. Baas set the tone with an early strike, but Winsley Boteli Mokango kept Sion in the hunt with a first-half brace and a late goal. Ajax's T. Arokodare was pivotal, netting twice after the break to help secure the win alongside goals from D. Klaassen and O. Edvardsen. Fipster's high-confidence prediction for an Ajax win was spot on, though the actual scoreline was far more entertaining than the anticipated 4-1.
Outcome probability
Ajax and FC Sion face off in the playoff round of competition 848, with Ajax looking to continue their impressive run. Both teams have shown attacking intent, but Ajax's recent performances suggest they hold the upper hand.
Match factors
Ajax's Midfield Scoring Edge
Ajax's O. Gloukh leads with 4 goals in 4 games, outperforming Sion's midfield scorers, providing a strong attacking advantage.
Berghuis' Creative Influence
S. Berghuis has 3 assists in 3 games, well above league average for attackers, boosting Ajax's chance creation significantly.
Sion's Reliance on Mokango
Winsley Boteli Mokango has scored 3 goals in 3 games, showing good form but limited support from teammates.
Full Squad Availability for Both Teams
No confirmed injuries for either team, ensuring all key scorers and assisters are available to influence the match.
The context
In this competition, Ajax have been in fine fettle, winning four of their five matches and scoring 17 goals while conceding just seven. FC Sion have had a mixed bag with two wins, two draws, and a single loss, netting 11 and conceding eight. The sides met once before in this competition, with Ajax edging a 4-2 victory.
Key insights
O. Gloukh
Ajax
Leads Ajax scoring with 4 goals in 4 games, including a strong home scoring rate of 1.5 goals per game, giving Ajax a clear attacking edge.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/274 goals in 4 games, 1.5 goals per home game
S. Berghuis
Ajax
Top assister with 3 assists in 3 games, significantly boosting Ajax's chance creation and attacking fluidity.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/273 assists in 3 games, 1.0 avg per game
Winsley Boteli Mokango
FC Sion
Key offensive threat for Sion with 3 goals in 3 games, but limited support from teammates may hinder their chances.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/273 goals in 3 games, 1.0 avg per game
Analysis
Ajax's home form is particularly strong, with key midfielder O. Gloukh leading the charge with four goals in four games, including a healthy home scoring rate. S. Berghuis adds creativity with three assists in three games, making Ajax's attack a well-oiled machine. FC Sion rely heavily on midfielder Winsley Boteli Mokango, who has three goals in three games, but the support beyond him is limited. Both teams have full squads available, so expect Ajax's attacking edge to shine through.
Key facts
- 1.Ajax have won 4 of 5 matches in this competition, scoring 17 goals and conceding 7.
- 2.FC Sion have played 5 matches with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, scoring 11 and conceding 8.
- 3.Ajax won the only previous meeting 4-2 against FC Sion.
- 4.O. Gloukh leads Ajax scoring with 4 goals in 4 games, including strong home form.
- 5.S. Berghuis has provided 3 assists in 3 games, boosting Ajax's attack.
- 6.Winsley Boteli Mokango is Sion's top scorer with 3 goals in 3 games.
- 7.No confirmed injuries for either team, so full squads are expected.
Prediction
We anticipate Ajax to take control early, leading 2-0 at halftime before cruising to a 4-1 victory by fulltime. The match is expected to be competitive but ultimately dominated by Ajax's superior firepower and tactical setup. Four cards are likely to be shown, reflecting a spirited contest.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Ajax
Away — FC Sion
The verdict
All signs point to Ajax continuing their strong run in this competition with a confident win over FC Sion. Their attacking midfielders and creative outlets should prove decisive, while Sion will need to find more support for Mokango to challenge effectively.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Baas
Boteli Mokango
Regeer
Boteli Mokango
Klaassen
Assist: Rosa
Arokodare
Assist: Ouazane
Berghuis
Sow
Yellow Card
Arokodare
Assist: Ouazane
Edvardsen
Assist: Caio Henrique
Hefti
Nivokazi
Surdez
Lavanchy
Yellow Card
Brandt
Klaassen
Arokodare
Goal Disallowed - offside
Kabacalman
Chouaref
Boteli Mokango
Match Statistics
Ajax
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1M. ter StegenG
- 2Lucas RosaD
- 6Y. RegeerM
- 8J. BrandtM
- 12Caio HenriqueD
- 15Y. BaasD
- 18D. KlaassenM
- 23S. BerghuisF
- 30A. BouwmanD
- 68A. OuazaneF
- 99T. ArokodareF
Substitutes
- 3A. GaaeiD
- 5O. WijndalD
- 9K. DolbergF
- 10O. GloukhM
- 20O. EdvardsenF
- 21Jofre TorrentsD
- 22J. HeerkensG
- 24J. MokioM
- 26M. PaesG
- 36D. JanseD
- 38Marcos LeonardoF
- 67Mohamed AbdallaM
FC Sion
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1A. RacioppiG
- 5N. SowD
- 7I. ChouarefM
- 8Baltazar CostaM
- 13Winsley Boteli MokangoM
- 14N. LavanchyD
- 17J. KronigD
- 19F. SurdezM
- 20N. HeftiD
- 33R. NivokaziF
- 88A. KabacalmanM
Substitutes
- 6Marquinhos CiprianoD
- 9J. LukembilaF
- 10B. KololliM
- 12F. RubertoG
- 21L. ChipperfieldM
- 22A. LlukesM
- 29T. BerdayesF
- 37F. SyllaM
- 38R. KesslerD
- 40S. CailletG
- 55L. VillaD
- 77D. RrudhaniM
Ajax
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolu Arokodare | F | 60 | 8.9 | 2 | — | 7 | 3 | — | — |
| Abdellah Ouazane | F | 83 | 8.5 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2/3 |
| Davy Klaassen(C) | M | 60 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Lucas Rosa | D | 83 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Youri Baas | D | 83 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2/2 |
| Steven Berghuis | F | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Caio Henrique | D | 83 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — |
| Aaron Bouwman | D | 83 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Julian Brandt | M | 60 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Youri Regeer | M | 23 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marc-André Ter Stegen | G | 83 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Joeri Heerkens | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jofre Torrents | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kasper Dolberg | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Owen Wijndal | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anton Gaaei | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohamed Abdalla | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maarten Paes | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oliver Valaker Edvardsen | F | 38 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Jorthy Mokio | M | 60 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Dies Janse | D | 23 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Oscar Gloukh | M | 23 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Marcos Leonardo | F | 23 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
FC Sion
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winsley Boteli Mokango | M | 83 | 8.2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Noé Sow | D | 83 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ylyas Chouaref | M | 67 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3/3 |
| Baltazar | M | 83 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Ali Kabacalman(C) | M | 67 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Jan Kronig | D | 83 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anthony Racioppi | G | 83 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rilind Nivokazi | F | 56 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Franck Surdez | M | 56 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| Nias Hefti | D | 56 | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Numa Lavanchy | D | 83 | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Simon Caillet | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adrien Llukes | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Benjamin Kololli | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryan Kessler | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lorenzo Villa | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Liam Scott Chipperfield | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Francesco Ruberto | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fode Sylla | M | 16 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Donat Rrudhani | M | 27 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marquinhos Cipriano | D | 27 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Théo Berdayes | F | 16 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Josias Lukembila | F | 27 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |