Match Preview – 20:05 Kick-Off at The Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam

Ajax, a club with a great historical pedigree in European competition, are playing really well at the moment. Peter Bosz team have lost just 1 game in their last 17 in all competitions and have won 5 of their last 6 fixtures, scoring 17 times in the process. Despite their impressive attacking displays, they have only kept 2 clean sheets in their last 9.

Saturday’s 4-1 over VfL Wolfsburg was Schalke 04 first win in 4 matches. In the last round of the Europa League, Schalke 04 squeezed through on away goals, triumphing over fellow German outfit Borussia Monchengladbach. Schalke 04 have only won twice away from home domestically and they have only kept 2 clean sheets in their last 13 in all competitions.

Ajax confidence will be soaring following back to back 4-1 and 5-1 wins in their last two games over AZ and NEC respectively. Although Schalke 04 recorded a decent victory themselves, it was an anomalous positive result in what’s been a poor month for Markus Weinzierl. Read our Ajax vs Schalke 04 betting tips below.

Ajax’s recent results:

Apr 8th 2017 NEC 1:5 Ajax - Eredivisie

Apr 5th 2017 Ajax 4:1 AZ - Eredivisie

Apr 2nd 2017 Ajax 2:1 Feyenoord - Eredivisie

Mar 19th 2017 Excelsior 1:1 Ajax - Eredivisie

Schalke 04’s recent results:

Apr 8th 2017 Schalke 04 4:1 VfL Wolfsburg - Bundesliga

Apr 4th 2017 Werder Bremen 3:0 Schalke 04 - Bundesliga

Apr 1st 2017 Schalke 04 1:1 Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

Mar 23rd 2017 Hannover 3:1 Schalke 04 - Friendly

Odds

Ajax odds 11/8

Schalke 04 odds 2/1

Draw 9/4

(Odds taken from Bet365)

Ajax vs Schalke 04 Predictions

Given both sides propensity to conceding goals, things could get very interesting in the Amsterdam Arena on Thursday night. The bookmakers think these 2 are quite evenly matched, but I think Ajax have the edge given their long-term form. Schalke 04’s performances away from the Veltins Arena have been a worry all season and I don’t expect the thing to improve in that regard in Amsterdam. Home win.

Bet365 have a cracking looking offer of 4/1 for Ajax to win and both teams to score. If you are feeling a little more cautious, the same bookmaker has odds of 3/4 for both teams to score in the game. Over 2.5 goals at evens is also worth a go.

Our Tips

Ajax to win/both teams to score 4/1 Bet365

Over 2.5 goals evens Bet365