Ajax vs Benfica Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

The Eagles emerged victorious when they last faced the Godenzonen.

Ajax Amsterdam are ready to face Benfica in their round 5 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League campaign. This is going to be an entertaining game, which will take place at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

The Godenzonen have lost all four of their matches in the European campaign this season. They will be at home for their upcoming outing and will be looking to secure a win.

AFC Ajax need to come up with a better approach so that they can stay alive in the competition. Their form is also in decline in their domestic league contest.

The Jose Mourinho-led SL Benfica will be keen to secure their first win in the ongoing UEFA Champions League campaign. Although they failed to come up with top performances, the team will be looking to come up with a different strategy in the upcoming fixture. The Eagles will be away from home, keeping them under a bit of pressure.

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— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) November 22, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Stadium: Johan Cruijff Arena
• Date: Tuesday, November 25
• Kick-off Time: 11:15 p.m. IST/ 05:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: Sven Jablonski
• VAR: In use

Form:

Ajax: W-D-L-L-L

Benfica: W-W-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Wout Weghorst (AFC Ajax)

The 33-year-old is the only goal scorer for Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League this season. He will be looking to step up his game in the next fixture so that he can help the hosts secure their first three points of their European campaign. Wout Weghorst will be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Godenzonen.

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

Vangelis Pavlidis is going to be a crucial asset for SL Benfica in their upcoming UCL game. He is doing well in the Liga Portugal, but has only scored a single goal in the European tournament this season. A top performance from him can help the Eagles get to their first Champions League win of the campaign.

Match Facts

• AFC Ajax are on a three-match losing streak.
• SL Benfica are on a two-match undefeated run.
• The Eagles are unbeaten in their last three games against the Godenzonen.

Ajax vs Benfica: Betting Tips and Odds

• Benfica to win @10/11 Ladbrokes
• Vangelis Pavlidis to score @5/4bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @5/11 Unibet

Injury and Team News

AFC Ajax might miss out on the services of Branco van den Boomen and Steven Berghuis due to their fitness issues.

Leandro Santos is injured and will not be in action for Benfica. Alexander Bah, Manu Silva and Bruma might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 9

Ajax won: 4

Benfica won: 2

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Ajax predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Pasveer (GK); Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Alders; Regeer, Taylor; Edvardsen, Gloukh, Godts; Weghorst

Benfica predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Trubin (GK); Dedic, Arujo, Antonio Silva, Dahl; Rios, Barrenechea; Lukebakio, Sudakov, Aursnes; Pavlidis

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs are looking for their first wins. But we tilt in favour of SL Benfica. They are likely to come out on top to secure a win against AFC Ajax in their upcoming UEFA Champions League outing.

Prediction: Ajax 1-2 Benfica

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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