Ajax vs Celtic Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendlies 2025

De Godenzonen came out on top last time as the winning side against the Celts.

AFC Ajax are all set to lock horns with Celtic in a pre-season club friendly fixture. The interesting contest between the two clubs is scheduled to take place at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium.

The Amsterdam club have already been a part of a few pre-season friendlies. They are coming in after defeating KV Mechelen in their previous fixture. The De Godenzonen have done well in their last few games and will be looking to continue their form here.

Hato & Taylor back on the grind! ❌❌❌#PreSeason pic.twitter.com/0KUaaNPtPB

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 21, 2025

Celtic are coming in after defeating Newcastle United in their previous game, and they are set to face the Dutch giants in their next one. The Celts won the league title after their top performance in the Scottish Premiership. However, their upcoming game is not going to be an easy one.

In total control! Celtic win the #adidasTrophy! 😏🏆#CelticFC 🍀 pic.twitter.com/eODtXpwTY4

— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 19, 2025

They will have the opportunity to try some new strategies here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Como, Italy
• Stadium: Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium
• Date: Friday, July 25
• Kick-off Time: 00:00 IST (Thursday, July 24; 18:30 GMT/ 14:30 ET/ 11:30 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Ajax: D-W-W-D-W

Celtic: W-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

The Dutch striker is going to play a crucial part in the final third for his side in the upcoming match against Celtic. Even though he failed to score any goals for his team last time around, Wout Weghorst can cause problems for the opponent’s defence while being in the attacking front. Weghorst is a pretty experienced player, having been part of the Manchester United squad previously.

Arne Engels (Celtic)

Arne Engels was the Player for the Match in the previous game for Celtic. The 21-year-old Belgian midfielder played a crucial part in controlling the midfield against Newcastle and also converted a spot kick. He looked confident whenever the ball was at his feet.

The player will be looking to come up with one such performance yet again.

Match Facts

• Ajax are on a six-match unbeaten run.
• They have won two of their last three matches against Celtic.
• Celtic are on a two-match winning streak.

Ajax vs Celtic: Betting Tips and Odds

• Ajax to win
• Wout Weghorst to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Ajax Amsterdam have all their players ready and fit to be in action.

Celtic will be without the services of Jota as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 8

Ajax won: 3

Celtic won: 4

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Ajax predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Jaros (GK); Rosa, Bouwman, Baas, Wijndal; Berghuis, Mokio, Fitz-Jim; Traore, Weghorst, Godts

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

Schmeichel (GK); Ralston, Murray, Trusty, Inamura; McGregor, Engels; Yang, McCowan, Maeda; Kenny

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs look in positive touch at the moment. But we predict it will be Ajax Amsterdam who are likely to secure a victory over Celtic in their upcoming club friendly game.

Prediction: Ajax 3-2 Celtic

Telecast Details

TBD

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