FC Sion vs Ajax
Ajax storms back to outgun FC Sion
A four-goal salvo from Ajax overturns the Swiss side's early lead.
FC Sion looked set for a shock with F. Surdez's first-half strike and a penalty from I. Chouaref keeping them in the hunt. However, Ajax responded emphatically after the break with goals from J. Brandt, Marcos Leonardo, T. Arokodare, and D. Klaassen sealing a 4-2 victory. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a home win, proving the Dutch side's firepower too much for Sion.
Outcome probability
The upcoming playoff clash between FC Sion and Ajax promises an intriguing battle, with both sides unbeaten in this competition so far. FC Sion's recent home performances and goal-scoring prowess set the stage for a confident display.
Match factors
FC Sion's midfield scoring edge
Winsley Boteli Mokango leads with 4 goals in 4 games, providing a strong attacking outlet from midfield.
Ajax's creative firepower through Berghuis
Steven Berghuis has 3 assists in 3 games, key to unlocking defenses and creating chances.
Home scoring form favors FC Sion
FC Sion averages 3 goals per home game, above league average, supporting predicted 3-1 win.
Ajax's consistent scoring streak
Ajax has scored in all last 4 games, showing strong offensive momentum despite predicted loss.
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so predicted outcome relies on form and tactics.
The context
FC Sion have remained unbeaten in four matches in this competition, with two wins and two draws, scoring nine goals and conceding four. Ajax have also been impressive, unbeaten in four matches with three wins and one draw, netting thirteen goals and conceding five. Both teams have shown strong attacking form, making this playoff round fixture a compelling encounter.
Key insights
Winsley Boteli Mokango
FC Sion
Leads FC Sion in goals with 4 in 4 games, providing a strong attacking outlet from midfield.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/274 goals in 4 games
Steven Berghuis
Ajax
Top assister for Ajax with 3 assists in 3 games, key to unlocking defences and creating chances.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/273 assists in 3 games
Baltazar Costa
FC Sion
Consistent goal scorer at home with 2 goals in 4 games, contributing to Sion's strong home form.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/272 goals in 4 games
O. Gloukh
Ajax
Ajax's leading scorer with 4 goals in 3 games, showing excellent recent form and attacking impact.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/274 goals in 3 games
Analysis
FC Sion's midfield spearheaded by Winsley Boteli Mokango, who has scored four goals in four games, provides a significant attacking edge. Their home scoring average of three goals per game supports the prediction of a 3-1 victory. Ajax, led by O. Gloukh and creative force Steven Berghuis, have been prolific themselves but may find it tough to contain Sion's midfield threat. Both teams have full squads available, so the outcome hinges on form and tactical execution.
Key facts
- 1.FC Sion are unbeaten in 4 matches in this competition with 2 wins and 2 draws, scoring 9 goals and conceding 4.
- 2.Ajax are unbeaten in 4 matches with 3 wins and 1 draw, scoring 13 goals and conceding 5.
- 3.FC Sion average 3 goals per home game in this competition, above the league average.
- 4.Winsley Boteli Mokango leads FC Sion with 4 goals in 4 games, showing strong recent form.
- 5.Steven Berghuis is Ajax's top assister with 3 assists in 3 games, key to their creativity.
- 6.The predicted halftime score is 1-0 in favour of FC Sion.
- 7.The match is expected to see 4 cards, indicating a competitive encounter.
Prediction
We anticipate FC Sion to take an early lead, reflected in a 1-0 halftime scoreline, and maintain control to finish 3-1. The match is expected to feature four cards, indicating a competitive but fair contest. Sion's home advantage and recent form give them the upper hand in this playoff round encounter.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — FC Sion
Away — Ajax
The verdict
This fixture should provide plenty of entertainment, with FC Sion's attacking midfield likely to shine. Ajax will push hard, but the home side's consistency and goal-scoring ability make them favourites to progress with a 3-1 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
Costa
Yellow Card
Surdez
Assist: Kabacalman
Regeer
Yellow Card
Regeer
Brandt
Marcos Leonardo
Mokio
Yellow Card
Chouaref
Penalty
Gloukh
Marcos Leonardo
Caio Henrique
Arokodare
Surdez
Nivokazi
Gaaei
Yellow Card
Gaaei
Costa
Boteli Mokango
Chouaref
Klaassen
Assist: Arokodare
Rosa
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
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
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1M. ter StegenG
- 3A. GaaeiD
- 6Y. RegeerM
- 8J. BrandtM
- 10O. GloukhF
- 12Caio HenriqueD
- 15Y. BaasD
- 18D. KlaassenM
- 23S. BerghuisF
- 30A. BouwmanD
- 38Marcos LeonardoF
Substitutes
- 2Lucas RosaD
- 5O. WijndalD
- 9K. DolbergF
- 20O. EdvardsenF
- 21Jofre TorrentsD
- 22J. HeerkensG
- 24J. MokioM
- 26M. PaesG
- 36D. JanseD
- 37J. ŠutaloD
- 68A. OuazaneM
- 99T. ArokodareF
FC Sion
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franck Surdez | M | 67 | 8.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2/3 |
| Anthony Racioppi | G | 67 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Kabacalman(C) | M | 67 | 7.2 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — |
| Baltazar | M | 67 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2/2 |
| Ylyas Chouaref | M | 67 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 |
| Rilind Nivokazi | F | 67 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Noé Sow | D | 67 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Numa Lavanchy | D | 67 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Jan Kronig | D | 67 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nias Hefti | D | 67 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Winsley Boteli Mokango | M | 67 | 6.0 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Marquinhos Cipriano | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Francesco Ruberto | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Benjamin Kololli | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Simon Caillet | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adrien Llukes | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fode Sylla | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryan Kessler | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lorenzo Villa | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Liam Scott Chipperfield | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Théo Berdayes | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Donat Rrudhani | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josias Lukembila | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Ajax
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Brandt | M | 67 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0/1 |
| Anton Gaaei | D | 67 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Aaron Bouwman | D | 67 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Youri Baas | D | 67 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steven Berghuis | F | 67 | 6.9 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2/3 |
| Marc-André Ter Stegen | G | 67 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oscar Gloukh | F | 67 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Caio Henrique | D | 67 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| Marcos Leonardo | F | 67 | 6.3 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Youri Regeer | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Davy Klaassen(C) | M | 67 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Kasper Dolberg | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josip Šutalo | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Owen Wijndal | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maarten Paes | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Rosa | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tolu Arokodare | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oliver Valaker Edvardsen | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joeri Heerkens | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dies Janse | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jofre Torrents | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdellah Ouazane | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jorthy Mokio | M | 22 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |