The Europa League begins for Ajax and Olympique Marseille, who will face each other on September 21, 2023, at the Johan Cruijff Arena in this Group B match. The Dutch team reached this group stage through a victory in the playoffs against Ludogorets. Marseille, on the other hand, was eliminated in the Champions League qualification playoffs and thus gained automatic access to the Europa League. Both teams have had an unconvincing start to the season, and this match could be an opportunity for both teams to improve their form and earn valuable points in the Europa League.

Let's analyze the two teams:

Ajax:
- In their last match on September 17, 2023, they lost to FC Twente with a score of 3-1.
- In their last 5 matches, they won once, lost 2 times, and drew 2 times. The team has scored an average of 1.4 goals per game and conceded 1.4 goals.
- Less than 3.5 goals have been scored in their last 6 home matches in the Europa League.
- They have conceded at least one goal in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- They haven't lost in 13 of their last 15 home matches.

Olympique Marseille:
- In their last match on September 17, 2023, they drew with Toulouse with a score of 0-0.
- In their last 5 matches, they won 2 times and drew 3 times. The team has scored an average of 1.4 goals per game and conceded 0.8 goals.
- They have conceded at least one goal in their last 7 away matches.
- They haven't won in their last 6 away matches.
- Less than 3.5 goals have been scored in 9 of their last 10 matches.

Head-to-Head:
In their last direct encounter on March 18, 2009, Ajax and Olympique Marseille drew 0-0. In their last 2 direct meetings, Ajax has never won, Olympique Marseille has won once, and there has been one draw. Ajax has scored an average of 0.5 goals per game, while Olympique Marseille has scored an average of 1 goal per game.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

AJAX
Gorter; Gaaei, Sutalo, Hato, Sosa; Van Den Boomen, Taylor; Borges, Mikautadze, Bergwijn; Brobbey

MARSEILLE
Lopez; Clauss, Mbemba, Balerdi, Lodi; Mughe, Kondogbia, Veretout, Correa; Ndiaye, Aubameyang

Both teams have shown a similar ability to score goals in recent matches, each averaging 1.4 goals per game. However, the statistics suggest that both teams have had defensive difficulties, with Ajax conceding goals in 8 of their last 9 matches and Olympique Marseille not winning in their last 6 away matches.
BetMines expects both teams to score at least one goal.