- Form: AFC Ajax are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions (W3, D2).
- Away form: FC Sion Sitten have two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five away matches in all competitions.
- Player to watch: Oscar Gloukh has four goals in four appearances in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026.
Ajax to edge a tough test
Ajax are the clear favorites for Thursday's UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 matchup with FC Sion Sitten at 1.32, and with good reason. De Godenzonen are in fine form after a run of three wins and two draws in their last five, and they have the momentum to see off a tough and tenacious FC Sion Sitten side on Thursday.
Michel has brought a sharper edge to Ajax's already sharp possession-first style by making their rotations more fluid, their pressing triggers smarter and their overall play more vertical. The Israeli international has the pace, skill and vision to be a real spark between the lines and in the half-spaces.
Sion’s Swiss will to fight could make it awkward
Tactical setup
FC Sion Sitten have a different problem to Ajax in that Didier Tholot has them sitting in compact blocks and looking to spring fast transitions, so this is a clear case of control-versus-counter. But with Winsley Boteli as their most reliable outlet, they do have a live counterpunch option, particularly if Ajax overcommit players high up the pitch.
Recent form
In their latest game, Ajax were held to a 2-2 draw at home by SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie, but the previous week they beat Sion 4-2 away in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026, so they already have the measure of the Swiss hosts. Sion's form is mixed-to-strong with three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five, but a home 2-1 win over FC Noah Artsakh and a 6-1 away cup win at Kerzers followed by the 4-2 defeat to Ajax in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 are their most recent games.
Back a home shutout
But we'd rather back Ajax to win this at a short price in the ATS markets because they simply have a much stronger and sharper team, and they are unbeaten in their last five at home.
- Sion are a game of two halves in terms of their travel form, having two wins, two draws and a defeat in their last five, so the away bet is definitely tempting.
- The draw is at 5.66, but our preferred bet is Both Teams To Score – No at 1.72 because we believe Ajax will control the ball so well that they can edge a close game, but Sion will be compact enough to keep it from becoming a blowout.
- Ajax average 2.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded at home in all competitions, while Sion average 3.00 scored and 1.60 conceded on the road.
