Tolka Park · Referee C. Pereira · Analysis updated 15:53 UTC
Shelbourne vs Ajax Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.33 expected goals for Shelbourne and 3.00 for Ajax, a combined total of 5.33. That distribution gives Ajax the largest share of the 1X2 market at 53%, with the draw at 17%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 90% for over 2.5 goals and 85% for both teams to score, with 2–2 the single most likely scoreline at 6%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 53% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Ajax win
52.6% probability
Expected goals
2.33 – 3.00
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Shelbourne home form
4 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Ajax away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Ajax to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 53%, against 30% / 17% / 53% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 2.33 goals for Shelbourne and 3.00 for Ajax, a combined 5.33 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
48%
Double chance 12
83%
Double chance X2
70%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–25.9%
- 2–35.9%
- 1–25.1%
- 1–35.1%
- 3–24.6%
Recent form
Shelbourne
- 2026-10-09T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Sligo Rovers · 5-1 (W)
- 2026-09-25T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Galway United · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-18T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Dundalk · 3-2 (W)
- 2026-09-14T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Drogheda United · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-11T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Derry City · 0-1 (L)
Ajax
- 2026-10-15T16:45:00.000Z · A vs HNK Hajduk Split · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-10-10T19:00:00.000Z · H vs NEC Nijmegen · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-19T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Excelsior · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-15T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Willem II · 5-1 (W)
- 2026-09-12T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Fortuna Sittard · 5-1 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
UEFA Europa Conference League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | FC Copenhagen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Trabzonspor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Atalanta | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Mjallby AIF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Truiden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | FC Lugano | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Monaco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | HNK Hajduk Split | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Panathinaikos | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Brann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Gent | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Twente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Getafe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | FC Midtjylland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 17 | FC Nordsjaelland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Kairat Almaty | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | Heart Of Midlothian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | Egnatia Rrogozhinë | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 | Universitatea Craiova | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 22 | Riga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 23 | FK Jablonec | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 24 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 25 | Ajax | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 26 | Borac Banja Luka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln Red Imps FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 28 | CSKA Sofia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 29 | Aarhus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 30 | FC Thun | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 31 | KuPS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 32 | Pafos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 33 | Inter Club d'Escaldes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 34 | FC Iberia 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 35 | SC Braga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 36 | Kauno Žalgiris | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Ajax win, at 52.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–2.
It puts both teams scoring at 85% and over 2.5 goals at 90%.
A 53% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.