Union SG vs Ajax Prediction and Analysis: No Win Possible
The Europa League match between Union SG and Ajax will take place at 00:45 on February 14th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the teams' form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest information on the Union SG vs Ajax team lineups.
Following an impressive performance against Fortuna Sittard – coming on as a substitute an hour into the game, scoring the opening goal and then assisting another – Wout Weghorst will miss Thursday's game with a toe injury. The Dutch forward is expected to be out for around six weeks.
Chuba Akpom's move to Lille means that coach Francesco Farioli is left with only one true striker, Brian Brobbey. He is almost certain to start at center forward. Supporting him on the wings will be Burkina Faso winger Bertrand Traoré, who has scored or provided 5 assists in 6 Europa League appearances this season.
New signing Youri Regeer is also sidelined by injury shortly after being recruited to replace Devyne Rensch (who has joined AS Roma). Owen Wijndal and Mika Godts are also experiencing fitness issues.
Nevertheless, new signing Lucas Rosa (who joined Ajax on the last day of the transfer window) has been registered by the Dutch club in the UEFA Europa League knockout round. Furthermore, veteran Jordan Henderson has decided to stay at Ajax until the end of the season (he had previously almost moved to Monaco). Ajax's defense also welcomes back Jorrel Hato after his domestic league suspension.
Conversely, Union Saint-Gilloise will be without the services of English central defender Ross Sykes. He is suspended due to a red card received in the match against Braga last month.
Koki Machida has served his one-match suspension. However, Ousseynou Niang is also a quality option on the left wing.
Sofiane Boufal and Alessio Castro-Montes' availability for the match remains uncertain due to injury. However, Canadian striker Promise David has been included in Union Saint-Gilloise's squad for the knockout round. He could partner with star striker Franjo Ivanovic in attack.
Latest predicted lineups for Union SG vs Ajax
Union SG:
Morris; Mac Allister, Burgess, Leysen; Khalaili, Vanhoutte, Van de Perre, Sadiki, Machida; Promise, Ivanovic
Ajax:
Pasveer; Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Hato; Klaassen, Henderson, Taylor; Traore, Brobbey, Berghuis
Latest football match prediction: Union SG vs Ajax
Despite having several opportunities to equalize, Union Saint-Gilloise lost 1-2 to Rangers at Ibrox in their final group stage match in January.
After a difficult start with two losses and two draws in their first four matches, the Belgian representatives, who were initially considered underdogs, were unable to compete for a direct spot in the round of 16. Nevertheless, they were satisfied with securing a place in the play-offs.
The defeat against Rangers was just a rare slip-up for Sebastien Pocognoli's team, as they went on to win the next two matches, extending their impressive run of form.
Following recent victories against Sint-Truidense and Kortrijk, Union have gone 20 matches unbeaten in all competitions (13 wins, 5 draws and only 2 losses).
That impressive form helped the Belgian team climb to third place in the Pro League, further demonstrating remarkable progress compared to the club's modest history (their last title win was in the 1960s).
Having reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League in the 2022/23 season, Les Unionistes are aiming to win the first leg of their European competition match for the first time in 66 years (they had previously gone 10 matches without a win in the first leg).
Conversely, Ajax have only won 1 of their last 10 knockout matches in European competitions (that victory was against Bodo/Glimt in the Conference League last season).
Nevertheless, the Dutch representatives are on a five-match unbeaten streak in Belgium. On this trip, Ajax will also receive enthusiastic support from 2300 home fans.
Before the final matchday, Ajax had almost secured their place in the play-offs. They finished the group stage in 12th place, after a 2-1 victory against group leaders Galatasaray (who were unbeaten before that).
This was also Ajax's third win in a run of four consecutive home games at the Johan Cruijff Arena, including a crucial victory against arch-rivals Feyenoord. Kenneth Taylor sealed the win with a goal in injury time, securing all three points for Ajax.
Subsequently, Francesco Farioli's team rose to the top of the Eredivisie (for the first time in over two years). At the same time, defending champions PSV Eindhoven consistently dropped points in their last five matches.
Wout Weghorst opened the scoring in their last match against Fortuna Sittard. Striker Christian Rasmussen sealed the victory with a last-minute goal, putting Ajax level on points with PSV. However, Farioli's team still has a game in hand.
Latest Union SG vs Ajax score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Union SG vs Ajaxas follows:
- Sportsmole:Union SG 2-2 Ajax
- WhoScore:Union SG 1-2 Ajax
- Our newspaper predicts:Union SG 1-1 Ajax
When and where can I watch Union SG vs Ajax live?
To watch the Union SG vs Ajax match live in the Europa League, taking place at 00:45 on February 14th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
