Ajax vs Bodo/Glimt
UEFA Europa Conference League
Knockout Play-offs
Thursday
15th February 2024
Amsterdam ArenA
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the UEFA Europa Conference League fixture between Ajax and Bodo/Glimt.
Ajax vs Bodo/Glimt: Preview
Ajax form analysis
de Godenzonen had an inconsistent Europa League group stage campaign. They began their campaign with a tough 1-1 draw against AEK Athens in a match where they conceded a late equalizer. After fourteen days, they experienced a 2-0 misfortune to Brighton and Hove Albion, with the two goals coming in the second half. Ajax then confronted Brighton again in November, this time losing 0-2 at home as they couldn’t find the net. Their most astounding match was an elating 4-3 victory over Marseille in December.
Ajax twice fought against imminent loss to lead 3-2, however conceded an equalizer late prior to snatching a victor from the penalty spot in stoppage time. This success featured their attacking ability yet defensive weaknesses. In their last group match, Ajax got the third spot by overcoming AEK Athens 3-1 at home. Generally, Ajax showed glimmers of value all through the gathering with their capacity to score goals, as proven by tracking down the net in each match with the exception of one. Be that as it may, some disturbing cautious omissions, such as yielding late goals to attract draws and attempting to contain rivals on their own turf, recommends this region needs improvement assuming they wish to progress further in European competition.
Bodo/Glimt form analysis
Bodø/Glimt had an up and down Europa Conference League campaign. They began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 loss to group winners Club Brugge in Belgium. However, they bounced back with a convincing 3-1 home win over Besiktas, taking a 3-0 lead before conceding a late goal. Away in Istanbul, Bodø/Glimt secured another important 2-1 victory over Besiktas with two first half goals. At home against Lugano, Bodø/Glimt impressed in a 5-2 win where they raced into a 3-0 lead with attacking football. Their front three combined for four goals in a dominant display.
While they conceded two late goals, the win highlighted their potent attack. However, in their final group match, Bodø/Glimt fell to a 3-1 loss in Belgium against Club Brugge. An early goal put them on the back foot, and despite leveling from the penalty spot, two late goals condemned them to defeat. Overall, Bodø/Glimt’s second place finish was a strong result, showcasing their ability to compete with quality opposition. Their attacking play was often explosive, led by their front three. However, defensive lapses that led to late goals in close matches suggests this is an area for improvement. Still, qualifying for the knockout rounds caps a positive European campaign.
Ajax vs Bodo/Glimt: Prediction
Almost three goals on average were scored in Bodo/Glimt’s last five Conference League matches. Meanwhile, four goals was the average scoreline in the last three European matches at the Amsterdam ArenA.
The visiting side has lost just once in their preceding six Conference League matches. On the contrary their opponents won just once in six home European League games. One should expect the away team to at least hold their own this Thursday.
