Brighton & Hove Albion and Ajax will face off in the Matchday 3 of the UEFA Europa League Group Stage.
Brighton & Hove Albion is expected to generate numerous goal-scoring opportunities and shots on target. Ajax may encounter difficulties in finding the back of the net, but it’s likely that they will manage to score at some point in the game.
Brighton is aiming to bounce back from their recent 2-1 Premier League loss to Manchester City.
Brighton & Hove Albion has been both conceding and scoring goals regularly in recent matches. In their last 6 games, they’ve allowed goals in all 6 matches and have also managed to score in 5 of those games.
Brighton’s manager, Roberto De Zerbi, will have to navigate the upcoming match without the availability of Enciso and Moder, who won’t be able to play.
Last 5 Games: Won: 0, Draw: 2, Lost: 3, Scored: 6, Conceded: 13, Clean Sheets: 0.
Ajax is looking to rebound from their previous Eredivisie loss to AZ.
Recent statistics highlight Ajax’s struggles in defense, as they have conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 matches, allowing a total of 13 goals during that period. It’s evident that Ajax has had some defensive issues, and it remains to be seen if this trend will continue in the upcoming game.
Ajax’s manager, Maurice Steijn, has several fitness concerns to address, with Berghuis, Kaplan, Dongen, Mannsverk, and Rulli all set to miss this game.
Last 5 Games: Won: 0, Draw: 2, Lost: 3, Scored: 6, Conceded: 13, Clean Sheets: 0.
The match will be played at the The American Express Community Stadium.
October 26, 2023, 20:00 UK time.