Ajax vs Shelbourne predictions, Aug 06, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

2 months ago

UEFA Europa Conference League, on Thursday, 2:00 pm ET

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As Ajax Amsterdam prepares to host Shelbourne in the UEFA Europa Conference League on August 6, 2026, recent form suggests a notable disparity between the two teams. Ajax enters the match on a high note, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 matches. This run of form highlights their strong attacking prowess and solid defensive organization, making them formidable opponents on their home turf.

In contrast, Shelbourne has had a more challenging time, winning only 2 of their recent 5 outings. This inconsistency may hinder their ability to effectively compete against a well-established side like Ajax, particularly in an away setting. Ajax’s tactical approach typically emphasizes possession and quick transitions, aimed at breaking down defenses, while Shelbourne will likely need to adopt a more pragmatic strategy, focusing on counter-attacks and set-piece opportunities.

With bookmakers placing Ajax as heavy favorites at odds of 1.19, their odds reflect both their recent performance and historical success in European competitions. However, given the unpredictable nature of knockout football and the right tactical adjustments from Shelbourne, the outcome is not guaranteed. This match promises to be a fascinating contest between two sides with contrasting recent trajectories.

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Ajax
77.9%

Draw
15.1%

Shelbourne
6.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

1	X	2
1.20	6.25	12.00
1.21	5.40	14.50
1.19	7.07	16.00
1.21	6.16	12.76
1.18	6.00	12.00

Latest Results

30.07.26 Ajax Amsterdam – FK Vojvodina – 4:1
26.07.26 Ajax Amsterdam – Burnley FC – 2:1
23.07.26 FK Vojvodina – Ajax Amsterdam – 1:4
18.07.26 Ajax Amsterdam – FC Olympiacos Piraeus – 1:0
15.07.26 Ajax Amsterdam – VfL Bochum – 1:1

30.07.26 Nõmme Kalju FC – Shelbourne – 2:1
23.07.26 Shelbourne – Nõmme Kalju FC – 5:2
17.07.26 Kerry FC Ireland – Shelbourne – 3:2 penalties
07.07.26 Shelbourne – Celtic – 1:1
03.07.26 Shelbourne – Dundalk FC – 2:1

Facts

First leg.

Ajax is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Shelbourne has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Ajax may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Ajax has had a series of home games.

In this match, Ajax is the undeniable favorite.

In recent times, the teams did not meet on the field.

Standings

Draw

2026/27

1/8-finals

1	Tre Fiori	Bye
3	Floriana	Bye
4	Bye	Drita
5	Borac Banja Luka	Bye
6	Bye	Petrocub
7	ML Vitebsk	Bye
8	Bye	Sutjeska
9	Flora	Bye
10	Bye	TNS
12	Bye	Inter Escaldes
13	Vardar	Bye
14	Bye	Riga FC
15	Bissen	Bye
16	Bye	Gyor
17	Basaksehir	Bye
18	FK Sarajevo	Inter Turku	1 : 2, 1 : 1
19	Vaduz	Bye
20	Mornar Bar	Atletic Escaldes	1 : 2, 1 : 2
21	Mondorf	Dinamo Tbilisi	1 : 1, 1 : 2
22	Petrovac	Zalgiris	1 : 2, 1 : 3
24	Bye	Hajduk Split
25	Partizan	Bye
26	UNA Strassen	La Fiorita	2 : 0, 1 : 0
27	FK Panevezys	Bye
28	Bye	Tobol
29	Paks	Bye
30	Bye	Panathinaikos
31	Trnava	Bye
32	Bye	CSKA 1948 Sofia
33	Vojvodina	Bye
34	Bye	Ajax
35	Shelbourne	Bye
36	Kalju	Linfield	2 : 2, 1 : 0
37	FCSB	Bye
38	Bye	Auda
39	Aluminij	Bye
40	Dinamo City	FC Astana	4 : 1, 0 : 1
41	Zimbru Chisinau	Bye
42	Bye	Noah
43	AF Elbasani	BATE	0 : 1, 1 : 1
44	Bye	Sion
45	Zeleznicar Pancevo	Bye
46	Bye	Braga
47	Neftci Baku	Bye
48	Din. Minsk	Sileks	2 : 0, 0 : 1
49	Valur	Bye
50	Bye	Zrinjski
51	GAIS	Bye
52	Bye	Nordsjaelland
53	Dyn. Kyiv	Bye
56	Bye	Qarabag
57	Hapoel Tel Aviv	Bye
58	Bye	Ludogorets
59	Zilina	Bye
60	Bye	GKS Katowice
61	AEK Larnaca	Bye
62	Bye	Beitar Jerusalem
63	Decic	FK Liepaja	1 : 2, 0 : 1
64	Bye	Austria Vienna
65	Alashkert	Yelimay Semey	3 : 2, 1 : 1
66	Bye	CFR Cluj
68	Bye	Tromso
73	U. Cluj	Bye
74	Bye	Brann
75	Dila Gori	Virtus	0 : 1, 3 : 1
76	Bye	Apollon
77	Lugano	Bye
78	Bye	Dukagjini
79	NSI Runavik	Hamrun	2 : 1, 1 : 1
80	Bye	Koper
81	Rakow	Bye
82	Bye	Valletta
84	Bye	Hammarby
85	HJK	Bye
86	Bye	Coleraine
87	Motherwell	Bye
88	Bye	HB Torshavn
89	Vllaznia	Malisheva	0 : 5, 2 : 1
90	Bye	Hibernian
91	Bravo	Bye
92	Europa FC	Shkendija	0 : 1, 0 : 5
93	Goteborg	Bye
94	Caernarfon	Levadia	0 : 5, 0 : 5
95	LNZ Cherkasy	Bye
96	Bye	Gent
97	Hegelmann	Paide	0 : 3, 1 : 1
98	Zira	Torpedo Kutaisi	3 : 0, 3 : 0
99	Penybont	FC Santa Coloma	0 : 3, 0 : 1
100	Bye	SK Rapid
101	Bohemians	St Josephs	0 : 0, 2 : 0
102	Connahs Q.	FC Ballkani	2 : 3, 0 : 0
104	Bye	Midtjylland
105	Debrecen	Bye
106	Marsaxlokk	Pyunik Yerevan	0 : 1, 0 : 3
107	Polissya Zhytomyr	Bye
108	Bye	FC Copenhagen
109	Varazdin	Bye
110	Bye	Jablonec
111	Glentoran	RFS	0 : 2, 1 : 2
112	Bye	Vestri
113	Rijeka	Bye
114	Bye	Derry City
115	Vikingur	Stjarnan	2 : 2, 1 : 3
116	Differdange	Ilves	1 : 3, 0 : 0
117	Twente	Bye
119	Dun. Streda	Bye
120	Velez Mostar	Milsami	1 : 0, 1 : 1
121	Sheriff Tiraspol	Bye
124	Bye	St. Gallen

Quarter-finals

1	Tre Fiori	Bye
2	Floriana	Drita	1 : 2, 1 : 1
3	Borac Banja Luka	Petrocub	3 : 3, 3 : 0
4	ML Vitebsk	Sutjeska	2 : 1, 3 : 0
5	Flora	TNS	1 : 1, 1 : 0
6	Bye	Inter Escaldes
7	Vardar	Riga FC	2 : 5, 2 : 3
8	Bissen	Gyor	1 : 1, 2 : 6
9	Basaksehir	Inter Turku	0 : 2, 1 : 1
10	Vaduz	Atletic Escaldes	2 : 0, 4 : 0
11	Dinamo Tbilisi	Zalgiris	2 : 7, 3 : 0
12	Bye	Hajduk Split
13	Partizan	UNA Strassen	1 : 0, 4 : 0
14	FK Panevezys	Tobol	1 : 2, 1 : 1
15	Paks	Panathinaikos	2 : 2, 1 : 2
16	Trnava	CSKA 1948 Sofia	0 : 1, 0 : 0
17	Vojvodina	Ajax	1 : 4, 1 : 4
18	Shelbourne	Kalju	1 : 2, 5 : 2
19	FCSB	Auda	1 : 4, 2 : 3
20	Aluminij	Dinamo City	0 : 3, 1 : 1
21	Zimbru Chisinau	Noah	1 : 2, 1 : 1
22	BATE	Sion	0 : 4, 1 : 1
23	Zeleznicar Pancevo	Braga	0 : 4, 0 : 1
24	Neftci Baku	Din. Minsk	1 : 0, 2 : 4
25	Valur	Zrinjski	2 : 2, 1 : 0
26	GAIS	Nordsjaelland	0 : 6, 1 : 0
27	Dyn. Kyiv	Bye
28	Bye	Qarabag
29	Hapoel Tel Aviv	Ludogorets	2 : 2, 2 : 0
30	Zilina	GKS Katowice	1 : 3, 2 : 1
31	AEK Larnaca	Beitar Jerusalem	3 : 3, 0 : 1
32	FK Liepaja	Austria Vienna	1 : 3, 0 : 2
33	Alashkert	CFR Cluj	0 : 3, 1 : 1
34	Bye	Tromso
37	U. Cluj	Brann	1 : 3, 2 : 2
38	Dila Gori	Apollon	0 : 3, 0 : 4
39	Lugano	Dukagjini	5 : 1, 1 : 0
40	NSI Runavik	Koper	4 : 1, 0 : 2
41	Rakow	Valletta	4 : 0, 3 : 1
42	Bye	Hammarby
43	HJK	Coleraine	3 : 0, 5 : 0
44	Motherwell	HB Torshavn	3 : 0, 2 : 0
45	Malisheva	Hibernian	1 : 4, 2 : 0
46	Bravo	Shkendija	1 : 3, 2 : 1
47	Goteborg	Levadia	3 : 1, 1 : 2
48	LNZ Cherkasy	Gent	0 : 1, 0 : 0
49	Paide	Zira	1 : 1, 1 : 0
50	FC Santa Coloma	SK Rapid	2 : 6, 1 : 3
51	Bohemians	FC Ballkani	3 : 3, 2 : 1
52	Bye	Midtjylland
53	Debrecen	Pyunik Yerevan	0 : 0, 1 : 0
54	Polissya Zhytomyr	FC Copenhagen	1 : 2, 3 : 3
55	Varazdin	Jablonec	0 : 2, 3 : 2
56	RFS	Vestri	1 : 1, 4 : 1
57	Rijeka	Derry City	1 : 0, 1 : 0
58	Stjarnan	Ilves	1 : 3, 1 : 0
59	Twente	Bye
60	Dun. Streda	Velez Mostar	3 : 0, 1 : 0
61	Sheriff Tiraspol	Bye
62	Bye	St. Gallen

Semi-finals

1	Tre Fiori	Drita
2	Borac Banja Luka	ML Vitebsk
3	Flora	Inter Escaldes
4	Riga FC	Gyor
5	Inter Turku	Vaduz
6	Zalgiris	Hajduk Split
7	Partizan	Tobol
8	Panathinaikos	CSKA 1948 Sofia
9	Ajax	Shelbourne
10	Auda	Dinamo City
11	Noah	Sion
12	Braga	Din. Minsk
13	Valur	Nordsjaelland
14	Dyn. Kyiv	Qarabag
15	Hapoel Tel Aviv	GKS Katowice
16	Beitar Jerusalem	Austria Vienna
17	CFR Cluj	Tromso
19	Brann	Apollon
20	Lugano	NSI Runavik
21	Rakow	Hammarby
22	HJK	Motherwell
23	Hibernian	Shkendija
24	Goteborg	Gent
25	Paide	SK Rapid
26	Bohemians	Midtjylland
27	Debrecen	FC Copenhagen
28	Jablonec	RFS
29	Rijeka	Ilves
30	Twente	Dun. Streda
31	Sheriff Tiraspol	St. Gallen

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