UEFA Conference League· Kick-off : Thursday, August 27, 2026, 19:00 (UK time)
Ajax vs FC Sion: 5-3 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Ajax 5-3 FC Sion. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Ajax at 76%. The model considered this score unlikely (0.3%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (51%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (65%): correct.
Match analysis
Ajax and FC Sion met on Thursday, August 27, 2026, a UEFA Conference League fixture. Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam. Before kick-off, our model gave Ajax a 76% chance of winning, the draw 15% and FC Sion 9%. On the correct score, 2-0 comes out on top (11.4%), followed by 3-0 (9.7%) and 2-1 (9.1%).
Ajax are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws), scoring 13 and conceding 7. Over their last 5 matches, FC Sion have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 11 and conceding 8. Ajax therefore arrive in far better shape than FC Sion. On average Ajax score 2.60 and concede 1.40 goals per game; FC Sion score 2.20 and concede 1.60.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Ajax, 0 for FC Sion and 0 draws. The most recent ended FC Sion 2-4 Ajax (Aug 20, 2026). In double chance terms, "Ajax or draw" stands at 91%, "FC Sion or draw" at 24% and "no draw" at 85%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Ajax – FC Sion. 2-0 is the single most likely scoreline (11.4%); the 5 scores below add up to 47% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Ajax 2-0 FC Sion | 11.4% |
| Ajax 3-0 FC Sion | 9.7% |
| Ajax 2-1 FC Sion | 9.1% |
| Ajax 1-0 FC Sion | 8.9% |
| Ajax 3-1 FC Sion | 7.8% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 2.56 expected goals for Ajax and 0.80 for FC Sion, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 65% and "both teams to score" at 51%. Goals look likely in this one. Ajax keep a clean sheet in 45% of scenarios, FC Sion in 8%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Ajax expected goals | 2.56 |
| FC Sion expected goals | 0.80 |
| Both teams to score | 51% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 85% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 65% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 43% |
| Ajax clean sheet | 45% |
| FC Sion clean sheet | 8% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Ajax
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | FC Sion · UEFA Conference League | 4-2 | W |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Heerenveen · Eredivisie | 2-2 | D |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Shelbourne · UEFA Conference League | 2-2 | D |
| Aug 9, 2026 | PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie | 2-0 | W |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Shelbourne · UEFA Conference League | 3-1 | W |
FC Sion
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Ajax · UEFA Conference League | 2-4 | L |
| Aug 13, 2026 | FC Noah · UEFA Conference League | 2-1 | W |
| Aug 6, 2026 | FC Noah · UEFA Conference League | 2-2 | D |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Bate Borisov · UEFA Conference League | 4-0 | W |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Bate Borisov · UEFA Conference League | 1-1 | D |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | FC Sion 2-4 Ajax | UEFA Conference League |
Out and doubtful
Ajax
No absences reported.
FC Sion
No absences reported.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ajax vs FC Sion prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Ajax a 76% chance of winning, the draw 15% and FC Sion 9%. Ajax are therefore favourites. Final score: 5-3.
What is the most likely correct score for Ajax vs FC Sion?
2-0 (11.4%), followed by 3-0 (9.7%), 2-1 (9.1%), 1-0 (8.9%) and 3-1 (7.8%).
Will both teams score in Ajax vs FC Sion?
The probability that both Ajax and FC Sion score is 51%. Ajax have a 45% chance of keeping a clean sheet, FC Sion 8%.
How many goals should we expect in Ajax vs FC Sion?
The model expects 3.36 goals (2.56 for Ajax, 0.80 for FC Sion). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 85%, over 2.5 goals 65%, over 3.5 goals 43%.
When and where is Ajax vs FC Sion played?
Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 19:00 (UK time), UEFA Conference League. Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam.
What form are Ajax and FC Sion in?
Ajax: 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (13 scored, 7 conceded). FC Sion: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (11 scored, 8 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Ajax and FC Sion?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Ajax, 0 for FC Sion and 0 draws. The most recent ended FC Sion 2-4 Ajax (Aug 20, 2026).
What was the Ajax vs FC Sion result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Ajax 5-3 FC Sion. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Ajax at 76%. The model considered this score unlikely (0.3%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (51%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (65%): correct.
How is the Ajax vs FC Sion prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (2.56 for Ajax, 0.80 for FC Sion) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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