- Team form: FK Vojvodina Novi Sad have won one and lost one of their last two home games in all competitions.
- Away form: AFC Ajax are undefeated in 3 away games in all competitions, with 2 wins and 1 draw and 0 goals conceded.
- Head-to-head: Ajax have won the last 2 head-to-head meetings, including a 3-1 away win in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2024.
A classic control vs counter clash in the making
Recent form:
FK Vojvodina Novi Sad have won five, drawn one and lost four of their last 10 matches in all competitions, which looks like a decent record until you look a little closer. The home team have been in poor form, suffering two straight defeats and back-to-back losses to Ferencvarosi TC in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026.
Tactics and style:
Miroslav Tanjga has led Vojvodina since 3 March 2025. His players are compact, they sit in a 4-2-3-1 formation and look to stay organized, absorb pressure and then hurt teams on the counter. Ajax are a little more fluid and much more proactive under the direction of Michel since his appointment on 30 June 2026. They play a much higher-tempo game, which revolves around keeping the ball and pressing to win it back in possession.
Ajax have the edge on paper
This looks like a good night for the favorite at 1.82 with the home side coming in at 3.95 and the draw at 4.0. But it's not that simple.
Ajax are unbeaten in three away games, but Vojvodina are not your average opponent and could make this game a tough task even if the Dutch giants win it.
- Vojvodina have conceded just four goals in their five home fixtures in all competitions and can be difficult to get past when allowed to lock up shop at the Karadjordje Stadium, Serbia.
- Their latest two home results have been split with a win and a loss, but it has been 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from 5 in all competitions, so Novi Sad is not an easy place to visit.
Ajax have the extra class
Ajax's two most recent matches have been a 1-1 friendly draw with VfL Bochum and a 1-0 friendly win over Olympiakos Piraeus FC, so they are getting into gear.
The most likely script here is still an Ajax win, but it is only because the Dutch side have the class and experience to put Vojvodina under so much pressure that they will eventually break through. The Serbs will have to have a brilliant defensive night and have enough quality to come back and upset the odds. Ajax's away record is a lot better than Vojvodina's home record and their 3-game clean sheet away run gives them a serious edge in this tie.
