Competitive action gets Group B underway in the Europa League on Thursday. There will be heavyweight clash in the Netherlands this week, as Ajax welcome Marseille to the Amsterdam Arena. But, which side will make the perfect start to their campaign?
Before Betting On Ajax vs Marseille
Few groups in the Europa League this season appear as competitive as Group B. Ajax and Marseille lock horns to kick off their campaign, but both will be wary of the threat posed by Brighton in the race for a top two finish in the standings. Ajax have a fine historic record in this fixture, as they won each of their opening three clashes between the sides.
However, they come into matchday one after going three without a win against the French side. But, this is the first meeting between the sides since a 2-2 draw in the UEFA Cup in 2008-09. It is the first time since 2016-17 that Ajax are competing in the Europa League. On that occasion, they went unbeaten in their group stage matches, before suffering defeat in the final against Manchester United.
Marseille could be the value selection in the betting this week, as they have made a reliable start to the new domestic season. However, they have picked up just one win from their last 14 in the Europa League. But, their win was picked up in their most recent fixture in the competition against Lokomotiv Moscow in December 2021.
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang could be a player to watch this week, as the Marseille striker has scored an impressive 24 goals in 48 matches in the Europa League. Only two players have netted more goals in the competition since its formation in 2009.
Ajax vs Marseille Offshore Odds & Pick
It hasn’t been the best start to the domestic season for Ajax, and those issues could continue in the Europa League this week. Therefore, we will be siding with the away team picking up maximum points on matchday one on Thursday.
