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Rigas vs Ajax Predictions & Tips – Handicap in Play in the Europa League

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Last updated: 21 Jan 2025
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  • Ajax's recent performances in Eredivisie have been impressive
  • We are backing them to win in handicap against underdog Rigas
  • Check out our full match preview and predicted lineups below
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Ajax have won in –1 handicap in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches (Getty)

Rigas vs Ajax Preview 


Ajax’s recent appearances in the Eredivisie have been impressive. Rigas are behind on quality and experience, so I am backing the Dutch giants to win in handicap. 
  • Rigas vs Ajax Preview 
  • Stats 
  • H2H 
  • Form 
  • Team News 
  • Predicted Starting Lineups  

Stats 


  • Rigas have lost 3 of their last 4 matches (Europa League). 
  • Ajax have covered a –1 handicap in 3 of their last 4 matches (Eredivisie). 

H2H 


This is going to be the first head to head match between Rigas and Ajax. 

Form 


Rigas have successfully defended the Virsliga title this season, ending the 2024 campaign with 90 points from 36 matches, three above 2nd placed city rivals Riga. 

So far, they grabbed just two points in six Europa League appearances, holding Anderlecht (1-1) and Galatasaray (2-2) to draws in front of the home crowd, while losing to FCSB 4-1, Frankfurt 1-0, PAOK 2-0 and most recently Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-1. 

Ajax have been in red-hot form in the Eredivisie, claiming four consecutive victories and narrowed the gap from table leaders PSV to just one point. 

After wrapping up the previous year with back to back victories against Almere City 3-1 and Sparta Rotterdam 2-0, they defeated RKC Waalwijk 2-1 in the January premiere. 

Last weekend, Ajax defeated Heerenveen 2-0 on the road, Josip Sutalo breaking the deadlock in 20th minute, Chuba Akpom finishing the job in second half. 

Francesco Farioli’s side has collected ten points in six Europa League rounds, currently occupying 11th place. They were beaten in the most recent appearance by Lazio 3-1 in mid-December. 

Team News 


Martins Kigurs is the only name on Riga’s injury list, recovering from a knee surgery. 

Sivert Mannsverk (ankle injury), Benjamin Tahirovic (concussion), van Axel Dongen (ankle injury) and Owen Wijndal (knee injury) are ruled out for Ajax. Borna Sosa is doubtful. 

Predicted Starting Lineups  


Rigas: Ondoa, Prenga, Lipuscek, Njie, Savalnieks, Makhiev, Panic, Zelenkovs, Odishania, Ikaunieks, Kouadio 

Ajax: Pasveer, Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Hato, Fitz-Jim, Taylor, Henderson, Godts, Traore, Brobbey 

Verdict

Rigas haven’t played a competitive match for six weeks, while Ajax claimed four straight wins in the Eredivisie, three of which were with two goals difference or more. An away win in handicap is the best bet in Latvia. 

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