- AFC Ajax have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3 of their last 10 in all competitions.
- FK Vojvodina Novi Sad have won 5, drawn 1 and lost 4 of their last 10 in all competitions.
Ajax in line to edge a close affair
Vojvodina's recent home form has been mixed, but their 5 home matches in 2026 across all competitions has seen them lose only once (Won 3, D1, Lost 1) and the Stadium Karadjordje has been a difficult place to visit for their guests.
This will be a real test for Ajax, who are 41/50 favourites for Thursday's UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 1st leg against FK Vojvodina Novi Sad, who are 59/20. The draw odds of 3/1 are also attractive, but we're going with the Dutch giants to get the job done.
Miroslav Tanjga took charge of Vojvodina on 3 March 2025, and his 4-2-3-1 system has been designed to keep things compact, absorb pressure and hit teams on the break. Ajax will attempt to lock Vojvodina in their own half, but they could also struggle to get out of their own box if this game turns into a 'battle of the second balls'.
Ajax look more likely to take the initiative
Michel has overseen an Ajax side that appear to be a more fluid and proactive team since taking charge on 30 June 2026. They are not quite as clinical as they could be, but their tempo, ball circulation and pressing structure is much more advanced than it was last season.
So we're expecting a real contrast in styles in Serbia, and this could be a classic contest of control versus counter. But Ajax's recent away clean-sheet run in all competitions adds real bite to their odds in this tie, as Vojvodina will need to be near flawless defensively to turn the odds in their favour.
A 2-0 away win seems like the most likely outcome in what should be a competitive game, as Ajax can edge it while Vojvodina remain in the tie. The Dutch side have won their previous 2 meetings with Vojvodina, including a 3-1 away success in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2024. Their 2 most recent matches have been a 1-1 draw with VfL Bochum and a 1-0 win over Olympiakos Piraeus FC in Friendly Club Matches 2026, which should have them sharper than their hosts.
Ajax have been in mixed to strong form, winning 2 of their last 5, drawing 2 and losing 1, but Vojvodina have also been in patchy form, losing their previous 2 and winning 5 of their prior 10.
