AFC Ajax vs Olympique de Marseille Prediction 21 September 2023

In one of the most interesting matches of the Europa League matchday 1, Ajax and Marseille will compete.

Only five points in four Eredivisie meetings with Heracles (4:1), Excelsior (2:2), Fortuna (0:0) and Twente (1:3) is a clear indicator that Ajax are going through far from the best times. The Amsterdam team even made it through the playoff round of the Europa League with difficulty, still breaking the resistance of Ludogorets - 4:1 and 0:1.

At the same time, Marseille sensationally lost to Panathinaikos in the Champions League qualification (0:1, 2:2), thereby quickly ruining the entire season. It should be noted that on the national stage the Provencals are in the group of leaders. There, they celebrated victories over Reims (2:1) and Brest (2:0), and also drew 2:2 with Metz, 1:1 with Nantes and 0:0 with Toulouse.

Both teams are far from being in the best condition right now, and in general their level is approximately the same. Still, we will give a slight advantage to Ajax, given his ability to demonstrate a bright and successful game in front of their home crowd.