Ajax vs Galatasaray: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Ajax vs Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Ajax vs Galatasaray

• Date: Wednesday, 05 November 2025

• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT

• Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena

Ajax are coming off a rough patch, losing their last three matches. They'll need to tighten up at the back and find some attacking flair if they want to turn things around against Galatasaray. The Turkish side, on the other hand, have shown they can mix it with the big boys, beating Liverpool at home. Expect Galatasaray to press high and look to exploit Ajax's shaky defence.

Ajax might start to find their rhythm at home, but it won't be easy against a confident Galatasaray. The visitors will be looking to control the midfield and hit Ajax on the break. If Ajax can weather the early storm and get Weghorst involved, they could nick a result. But Galatasaray's recent form suggests they'll be tough to beat.

Ajax have been struggling lately, losing their last three games by a combined score of 10-1. Their defence has been all over the place, conceding five against Chelsea and four against Marseille. If they can't shore up the backline, it's going to be a long night against Galatasaray. On the flip side, they'll be desperate to get a win at home and might just have the firepower to do it.

• Loss: 1-5 vs Chelsea (A)

• Loss: 0-4 vs Marseille (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Inter (H)

Galatasaray have been in decent form, winning two of their last three matches. They've shown they can beat top teams, like when they took down Liverpool at home. Their only loss came away to Eintracht Frankfurt, but they'll fancy their chances against a struggling Ajax side. If they can keep their intensity up and exploit Ajax's defensive frailties, they should come away with a result.

• Win: 3-1 vs Bodo/Glimt (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Liverpool (H)

• Loss: 1-5 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)

Ajax and Galatasaray have met once recently, with Ajax coming out on top 2-1 in the UEFA Europa League. That match was closely contested, showing both teams can go toe-to-toe. Ajax will be looking to repeat that result, but Galatasaray will be eager to get one over on them this time around.

• Ajax 2-1 Galatasaray (30 Jan 2025) - UEFA Europa League

• B. van den Boomen (Back Injury) - Out

• K. Dolberg (Stomach Injury) - Out

• S. Berghuis (Groin Injury) - Out

• I. Gundogan (Calf Injury) - Doubt

• W. Singo (Hamstring Injury) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Pasveer (GK), Rosa (DF), Itakura (DF), Sutalo (DF), Baas (DF), McConnell (MF), Taylor (MF), Moro (MF), Gloukh (MF), Godts (MF), Weghorst (AT)

With van den Boomen out, Ajax will rely on McConnell and Taylor to control the midfield. Weghorst up top will be crucial in providing a focal point for Ajax's attack.

• Predicted lineup: Cakir (GK), Sallai (DF), Sanchez (DF), Bardakci (DF), Jakobs (DF), Sane (MF), Sara (MF), Lemina (MF), Yilmaz (MF), Akgun (MF), Osimhen (AT)

Galatasaray's midfield, led by Sane and Lemina, will look to dominate possession and dictate the tempo. Up front, Osimhen's pace and power could cause problems for Ajax's shaky defence.

• Weghorst vs Sanchez: Weghorst's physical presence will be tested against Sanchez's defensive solidity.
• Gloukh vs Sane: Gloukh's creativity in midfield will be crucial against Sane's ball-winning ability.
• Taylor (Ajax): Taylor's energy and work rate in midfield will be vital for Ajax to turn their form around.
• Akgun (Galatasaray): Akgun's versatility and attacking threat from midfield could be the difference for Galatasaray.

Fans in the UK are able to watch Ajax vs Galatasaray on TNT Sports 8 at 20:00 GMT on Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be 1-2 in the match between Ajax and Galatasaray

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