Aston Villa v Ajax predictions, odds and betting tips: bet £10 on Cheltenham to get £40 in free bets

Paddy Power are offering £40 in free football and racing bets when you bet £10 on the 2024 Cheltenham Festival

New customers can get their free bets here. We’ve included instructions on how to claim your offer later on in this article.

Where to watch Aston Villa v Ajax

You can watch Aston Villa v Ajax in the Europa Conference League at  8pm on Thursday March 14, live on TNT Sports 2

Match prediction & best bet

Under 2.5 goals
1pt 13-8 Betfair

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Aston Villa v Ajax odds

Aston Villa 2-5
Ajax 13-2
Draw 4-1

Odds correct at time of publishing

Aston Villa v Ajax predictions

Nothing separated Aston Villa and Ajax in the first leg of their Europa Conference League last-16 clash and goals could again be at a premium when they square up at Villa Park.

The cagey first leg in Amsterdam featured two red cards and just two shots on target and it is all to play for after that 0-0 draw.

Aston Villa are enjoying the better domestic campaign but their hopes of making the top four in the Premier League were dealt a blow with a 4-0 mauling by Tottenham at Villa Park on Sunday.

It means Unai Emery's men have won only five of their 12 games in 2024 and bettors should not rush to back them against Ajax, even with home advantage.

Instead, another tight game is expected and under 2.5 goals, which has been the outcome in three of Ajax's last four matches, could be the way to go.

Key stat

Ajax have scored only four goals in their last four matches.

Get £40 in Paddy Power free bets for the Champions League and the Cheltenham Festival

We’ve already mentioned that Paddy Power are offering £40 in free bets when new customers stake £10 on the 2024 Cheltenham Festival.

You can follow these simple steps outlined below to grab £40 in free bets to place on either the Champions League or the Cheltenham Festival.

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Paddy Power Cheltenham Festival betting sign-up offer: terms and conditions

It's worth taking a few minutes to read through the terms and conditions associated with the new player promotion before signing up. Doing so will help you get a better grasp of the details of this Paddy Power betting offer and what's expected of you as a new player.

• New customers only. Available to residents of UK or Ireland
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• Place a £10 sportsbook bet on any Cheltenham Festival race at minimum odds 1-2 (1.5) to get £40 in free bets
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• Free bets awarded on qualifying bet settlement and can be used on any Cheltenham race or Uefa Champions League match
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