Ajax vs Shelbourne
Ajax cruise past Shelbourne with early dominance
A quickfire double and a second-half strike sealed a comfortable win for Ajax.
Ajax set the tone early with M. Godts converting a penalty in the 6th minute, followed by O. Wijndal's strike before the break. K. Dolberg extended the lead just after the interval, despite Godts missing a second penalty shortly after. Shelbourne's D. Kelly pulled one back late on, but it was too little too late as Ajax secured a 3-1 victory. Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a home win was on the money, though the margin was a bit more comfortable than expected.
- Aggregate:
- Ajax 5 3 Shelbourne
- Advances:
- Ajax
Outcome probability
Ajax and Shelbourne face off in the 3rd Qualifying Round of this competition, with both sides showing attacking promise in their recent matches. Expect a competitive encounter with goals on both sides.
Match factors
Gloukh's prolific scoring form
O. Gloukh leads Ajax with 4 goals in 2 games, a major attacking threat likely to influence the match
Godts' creative dominance
M. Godts averages 1 assist per game, well above league attacker average, boosting Ajax's chance creation
Ajax's strong recent form
Ajax is on a 2-game winning streak, scoring in both matches, showing positive momentum
No confirmed injuries for Ajax
Ajax has no confirmed injuries, ensuring full availability of key scorers and assisters
Daley Blind's defensive stability
Blind's high passing and defensive stats provide Ajax with a solid defensive base against Shelbourne
The context
Ajax have won both of their matches so far in this competition, scoring eight goals and conceding two, while Shelbourne have one win and one loss, netting six and conceding four. This sets the stage for a lively contest as both teams look to progress.
Key insights
O. Gloukh
Ajax
Leads Ajax with 4 goals in 2 games, a major attacking threat likely to influence the match.
4 goals in 2 appearances, 2.0 avg per game
M. Godts
Ajax
Averages 1 assist per game, well above league attacker average, boosting Ajax's chance creation.
2 assists in 2 appearances, 1.0 avg per game
- D
Daley Blind
Ajax
Provides defensive stability with high passing volume and strong defensive contributions.
100+ passes per game, key tackles and interceptions
Analysis
Ajax's recent form in this competition is impressive, with a strong goal-scoring record led by midfielder O. Gloukh, who has netted four goals in two games. Creative spark M. Godts has also been influential, providing two assists. Shelbourne, meanwhile, have shown resilience but have conceded more goals than they'd like. Defensive stability from Ajax, including contributions from Daley Blind, could be key in keeping Shelbourne at bay.
Key facts
- 1.Ajax have won both matches in this competition, scoring 8 goals and conceding 2.
- 2.Shelbourne have 1 win and 1 loss, scoring 6 goals and conceding 4 in this competition.
- 3.O. Gloukh is the top scorer for Ajax with 4 goals in 2 games.
- 4.M. Godts leads Ajax in assists with 2 in 2 games.
- 5.Daley Blind provides defensive stability with high passing and tackling stats.
- 6.The most probable final scoreline is 2-1 in favour of Ajax.
- 7.Ajax have no confirmed injuries, ensuring full squad availability.
Prediction
The prediction favours a home win for Ajax with a 2-1 scoreline. While the confidence in this call is low due to limited data and some uncertainty, the statistical edge and recent performances suggest Ajax will just about get the job done.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Ajax
Away — Shelbourne
No standout top scorers flagged for Shelbourne
The verdict
Expect an entertaining match with Ajax's attacking talents likely to make the difference. Shelbourne will not go quietly, but the home side's momentum and key players should secure the win.
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
Godts
Penalty
Wijndal
Assist: Berghuis
Caffrey
Yellow Card
Dolberg
Assist: Berghuis
Godts
Missed Penalty · Assist: Godts
Gloukh
Klaassen
Berghuis
Dolberg
Moore
Godts
Henry-Francis
McInroy
Kelly
Mokio
Yellow Card
Bone
James Barry Norris
Match Statistics
Ajax
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 3A. GaaeiD
- 5O. WijndalD
- 6Y. RegeerM
- 9K. DolbergF
- 10O. GloukhM
- 11M. GodtsM
- 17D. BlindD
- 18D. KlaassenM
- 23S. BerghuisM
- 26M. PaesG
- 30A. BouwmanD
Substitutes
- 1M. ter StegenG
- 2Lucas RosaD
- 7M. CarrizoF
- 8J. BrandtM
- 12Caio HenriqueD
- 15Y. BaasD
- 20O. EdvardsenF
- 22J. HeerkensG
- 24J. MokioM
- 38Marcos LeonardoF
- 68A. OuazaneM
- 99T. ArokodareF
Shelbourne
5-4-1Starting XI
- 4K. LedwidgeD
- 15S. BoneD
- 17D. KellyF
- 18James Barry NorrisD
- 19E. BeachG
- 21Jack Henry-FrancisM
- 22S. MooreM
- 23K. McInroyM
- 25M. MbengD
- 27E. CaffreyM
- 29P. BarrettD
Substitutes
- 2S. GannonD
- 6J. LunneyM
- 11M. OdubekoF
- 13M. JohnsonG
- 14A. CooteM
- 16O. CaseyD
- 20R. FreitasF
- 36W. JarvisM
- 44Daniel RingF
- 55James RocheD
- 56J. WunaF
- 73Finn MoylanG
Ajax
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Berghuis | M | 64 | 9.3 | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0/1 |
| Daley Blind | D | 89 | 8.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Mika Godts | M | 77 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3/8 |
| Aaron Bouwman | D | 89 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Anton Gaaei | D | 89 | 7.6 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | — |
| Youri Regeer | M | 89 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Kasper Dolberg | F | 65 | 6.9 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0/1 |
| Maarten Paes | G | 89 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Owen Wijndal | D | 89 | 6.7 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Davy Klaassen(C) | M | 58 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Oscar Gloukh | M | 58 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Caio Henrique | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Rosa | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tolu Arokodare | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Youri Baas | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joeri Heerkens | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdellah Ouazane | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marc-André Ter Stegen | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jorthy Mokio | M | 31 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Julian Brandt | M | 24 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1/2 |
| Oliver Valaker Edvardsen | F | 25 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Maher Carrizo | F | 12 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Marcos Leonardo | F | 31 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
Shelbourne
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bone | D | 89 | 8.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eddie Beach | G | 89 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Kelly | F | 89 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| Sean Moore | M | 73 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Kerr McInroy | M | 80 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Jack Henry-Francis | M | 80 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paddy Barrett(C) | D | 89 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Evan Caffrey | M | 89 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| James Norris | D | 89 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kameron Ledwidge | D | 89 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Milan Mbeng | D | 89 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Joey Ikala Wuna | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sean Gannon | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonathan Lunney | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ademipo Odubeko | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Will Jarvis | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Murray Johnson | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| James Roche | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Ring | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Finn Moylan | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Coote | M | 9 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| Rodrigo Freitas | F | 16 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Odhran Casey | D | 9 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |