- FK Vojvodina Novi Sad have gone 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats from their last 10 across all competitions (a solid but streaky record).
- AFC Ajax have gone 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their last 5 games, making them a slightly more consistent proposition.
Two different approaches and styles
Control versus counter, this will be a classic clash of two different styles of football, with the Serbian side hoping to stay compact, absorb pressure and counter-attack, while the visitors will try to pin them back and take the game to them with good positional play and good ball flow.
Miroslav Tanjga has overseen an impressive improvement at FK Vojvodina Novi Sad since taking over on 3 March 2025, and his compact 4-2-3-1 has kept things simple, staying solid, absorbing pressure and springing quick counters, just as they look to do on Thursday.
Michel has overseen a smoother transition since taking over at the helm of Ajax on 30 June 2026 and his side have looked fluid and much more cohesive, with a higher tempo, greater quality in possession and coordinated pressing.
The Dutch masters have an edge
Ajax come into this UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 game as the favorites at 1.82, while FK Vojvodina Novi Sad are priced at 3.95 and the draw at 4.0. Given the teams' respective home and away records, this doesn't sit quite right, especially as Ajax have yet to concede a goal away from home across all competitions.
In 5 home fixtures across all competitions, Novi Sad have conceded just 4 times, so they have certainly been hard to break down on their own patch. Their form at home is 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, so they've been a tough place to go for visiting teams, but Ajax have an extra edge with their away clean-sheet run.
Ajax can edge what could be a close game
Vojvodina are in poor form and have suffered consecutive defeats, while they come into this having lost two straight games to Ferencvarosi TC in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026. Their home record is a bit better but still a little patchy, winning 1 and losing 1 from their last 2 matches at Karadjordje Stadium.
The most likely scenario here is that Ajax do just enough to win and Vojvodina will need a very disciplined defensive performance to turn the odds in their favour, which they are certainly capable of, so there could be a chance of them getting on the scoresheet. For our FK Vojvodina Novi Sad vs AFC Ajax preview, the visitors' quality in possession could prove decisive.
Our FK Vojvodina Novi Sad vs AFC Ajax prediction is that Ajax should edge a tight contest, and the FK Vojvodina Novi Sad vs AFC Ajax prediction also points toward a low-scoring game. Among the FK Vojvodina Novi Sad vs AFC Ajax betting tips, backing Ajax to win looks the most sensible option.
