Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.95 – our chance 62% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +20%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultAjax to win ✗74% · @1.13
Double chanceAjax or draw ✓89% · fair 1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.95
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓73% · @1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.11
Shelbourne vs Ajax preview and prediction
The match
Shelbourne host Ajax in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday 13 August, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Tolka Park.
Form guide
Shelbourne's last 5: LLLLW Most recently they lost to St Patrick's Athl. 1–2 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Ajax's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat PEC Zwolle 2–0 away. On the road they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 3.0 per game.
Ajax arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 6 August 2026, finished Ajax 3–1 Shelbourne.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.1 goals: 1.1 for Shelbourne and 3.0 for Ajax. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score in 62% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Shelbourne 11%, draw 15%, Ajax 74%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.95.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 1.95 – 62% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Shelbourne 1–2 Ajax. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shelbourne11%fair 9.21 · @16.00
Draw15%fair 6.74 · @7.10
Ajax74%fair 1.35 · @1.13
4.10Expected goals
1.13Shelbourne xG
2.97Ajax xG
62%Both score
73%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–28%
1–38%
0–27%
0–37%
1–46%
1–16%
From our goals model: Shelbourne 1.1 – 3.0 Ajax expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Shelbourne vs Ajax?
On our numbers Shelbourne have a 11% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Ajax 74%.
How many goals will there be in Shelbourne vs Ajax?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shelbourne vs Ajax?
Our predicted score is Shelbourne 1–2 Ajax, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Shelbourne vs Ajax?
Shelbourne vs Ajax (UEFA Europa Conference League) kicks off on Thursday 13 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Tolka Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.