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Jose Mourinho made winning the Europa League trophy his top priority in his first season as the manager of Manchester United, and it looks like he was right. The Red Devils only finished sixth in the Premier League, but reached the European final, and are just one game away from fulfilling their ambitions. The Portuguese has always fielded the strongest possible lineup in Europa League, and this game at a neutral ground in Stockholm is of massive importance for him, we can state in our Ajax vs Manchester United preview. If the Red Devils win, Mourinho can be pleased with his campaign. If they lose, everyone would some it as negative in the extreme.

Ajax have a new coach as well, and Peter Bosz missed out on the title in Eredivisie by a point, but his first season is considered a huge success, thanks to the positive attacking brand of football. The Amsterdamers' young squad performed brilliantly at times, especially against Schalke and Lyon in Europa League, and they are confident ahead of facing Manchester United. Our Ajax vs Manchester United predictions are not easy to make because Ajax dream about the first European trophy since 1996.

Ajax's Recent Results:

• Ajax 4-1 Lyon
• Ajax 4-1 Go Ahead Eagles
• Lyon 3-1 Ajax
• Willem II 1-3 Ajax

Manchester United's Recent Results:

• Manchester United 1-1 Celta Vigo
• Tottenham 2-1 Manchester United
• Southampton 0-0 Manchester United
• Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace

Odds

• Ajax 4.75
• Manchester United 1.75
• Draw 3.60

(Odds taken from Bet365)

Ajax vs Manchester United Predictions and Betting Advice

When making our Ajax vs Manchester United betting tips, it is important to notice that Manchester United have a depleted squad. Numerous key players, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling are injured, and that is very significant. Ajax have no such problems, with Davy Klaassen and Kasper Dolberg in good form, and they will not be shy to attack. The Red Devils might be more cautious, but as favourites, they must go forward as well. Ajax failed to score just twice in 2017, so the odds on both teams to score are good at 2.00. The game can go either way, but the booking favour the Red Devils, and this makes to odds on Ajax not to lose in 90 minutes rather interesting at 2.10.

Our Tips

• Ajax or draw 2.10 Bet365
• Both teams to score 2.00 Bet365