Ajax
W
W
L
D
D
FT
20
(0 – 0)
1
2.05
X
3.70
2
3.00
Atalanta
L
L
W
W
L
UEFA Europa Conference League | 2026-10-22 19:00
Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam
📊 Match Insights
One of the most anticipated matches of the second matchday in the Conference League features Ajax taking on Atalanta at the Johan Cruyff Arena, as part of Europe’s third-tier club competition.
Ajax suffered a 2-1 defeat against Hajduk Split last week, while Atalanta enjoyed a solid 3-1 victory over Pafos, placing them among 14 teams with perfect records after the first matchday.
Concerns about Ajax's form were somewhat alleviated when they scored five goals to defeat Groningen 5-2 at Euroborg last weekend. This win ended Groningen's four-match unbeaten streak at home, where Ajax had previously struggled, having not won in their last two visits.
Before this victory, Ajax had been on a three-match winless streak, which included a draw against PSV Eindhoven (2-2), a loss to FC Utrecht (2-1), and a draw with Heerenveen, all from the end of last season.
In the 5-2 win, Julian Brandt and Jorthy Moki both played pivotal roles, each scoring two goals. Ajax now seeks to build on this success with another win and avoid falling further behind in the competition.
Although there is still time to recover from their recent loss in Croatia, failing to secure points against a strong opponent like Atalanta could raise serious questions about Ajax’s chances in the Conference League.
Atalanta, on the other hand, is currently free from such worries, having easily handled their opening match against Pafos.
Giacomo Raspadori made a significant impact in the first 21 minutes of that match but had to leave due to a muscle injury, which also kept him out of Sunday’s 3-2 loss to AC Milan.
📈 League Table (Position)
| # | Team | Pts | P | W-D-L | GD | FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Panathinaikos
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 5 | W W |
| 2 |
FC Lugano
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | W W |
| 3 |
Brann
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | W W |
| 4 |
Trabzonspor
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | W W |
| 5 |
Twente
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | W W |
| 6 |
Monaco
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | W W |
| 7 |
St. Truiden
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 3 | W W |
| 8 |
HNK Hajduk Split
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 2 | W W |
| 9 |
Brighton
|
4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 4 | D W |
| 10 |
FC Copenhagen
|
4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 3 | D W |
| 11 |
Universitatea Craiova
|
4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | W D |
| 12 |
Mjallby AIF
|
4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | D W |
| 13 |
Ajax
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 1 | W L |
| 14 |
Borac Banja Luka
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 1 | W L |
| 15 |
Atalanta
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 0 | L W |
| 16 |
SC Braga
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | -1 | W L |
| 17 |
Gent
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | -1 | L W |
| 18 |
SC Freiburg
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | -2 | L W |
| 19 |
FC Nordsjaelland
|
2 | 2 | 0-2-0 | 0 | D D |
| 20 |
Egnatia Rrogozhinë
|
2 | 2 | 0-2-0 | 0 | D D |
| 21 |
Riga
|
2 | 2 | 0-2-0 | 0 | D D |
| 22 |
FK Crvena Zvezda
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -1 | D L |
| 23 |
CSKA Sofia
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -1 | D L |
| 24 |
FK Jablonec
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -1 | D L |
| 25 |
FC Midtjylland
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -1 | L D |
| 26 |
Aarhus
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -1 | D L |
| 27 |
Pafos
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -2 | D L |
| 28 |
Heart Of Midlothian
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -2 | L D |
| 29 |
FC Iberia 1999
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -2 | D L |
| 30 |
Getafe
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -3 | L D |
| 31 |
Kairat Almaty
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -4 | L D |
| 32 |
FC Thun
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -2 | L L |
| 33 |
Lincoln Red Imps FC
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -4 | L L |
| 34 |
KuPS
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -4 | L L |
| 35 |
Inter Club d'Escaldes
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -4 | L L |
| 36 |
Kauno Žalgiris
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -7 | L L |
Promotion - Conference League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Ajax
W
W
L
D
D
Atalanta
L
L
W
W
L
Our call
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1.36Total goals in match