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

Will Ajax manage to secure their first win in the UEFA Champions League?

After losing to Real Madrid in their opening game of the UEFA Champions League, Marseille will now host Dutch giants Ajax at home. Coincidentally, Ajax too suffered defeat at the hands of Inter Milan in their first match of this season’s elite competition. As such, this game will undoubtedly hold significant relevance for both teams, who are in desperate need of a victory.

Although it’s still very early in the competition, a win here would certainly give that much-needed momentum on the long road that awaits them in the competition. Despite an early loss in the Champions League, Marseille are doing superbly in the domestic league.

They are in third place in the Ligue 1 table with 12 points, only behind clubs like Lyon and defending champion PSG. Moreover, they are on a three-match consecutive winning streak.

Meanwhile, Ajax are doing well in the Eredivisie. They are placed third on the table with 12 points. They have won three games and drawn three, and are yet to lose a game.

Kick-off:

Location: Marseille, France

Stadium: Stade Velodrome

Date: Wednesday, October 01

Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST

Referee: Anthony Taylor

VAR: In use

Form:

Marseille : L-W-L-W-W

Ajax Amsterdam: D-W-L-D-W

Players to Watch:

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is quite capable of being the catalyst for the Ligue 1 team against AFC Ajax. The 36-year-old is revered for his ability to score goals with ease and has done so for clubs like Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, and FC Barcelona.

The Gabonese forward is yet to find the net in the UEFA Champions League this season, but with his talent, it’s just a matter of time before he breaks the drought. The Laval-born player is already among the top scorers in Ligue 1 with three goals. Overall, in his career, he has a staggering 373 goals in 734 games.

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax Amsterdam)

Kenneth Taylor will be brimming with confidence as he heads into the all-important Champions League match against Marseille. The Dutch international scored the winner against NAC after both sides were level till half-time.

Three points in Amsterdam. pic.twitter.com/4pvnFlrKo6

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) September 27, 2025

The 23-year-old midfielder has been a lifelong Ajax player and has so far made 173 appearances for the senior team. He has also contributed to 36 goals for the club. On the international front, he is still quite green and has been in five matches for the “Oranjes”.

Match Facts:

• When playing at home, Olympique Marseille have not lost to Ajax Amsterdam in their last 3 encounters.
• Ajax Amsterdam haven’t won any of their last 6 away matches.
• Olympique Marseille score 2.41 goals when playing at home and Ajax Amsterdam score 1.5 goals when playing away (on average).

Marseille vs Ajax Amsterdam: Betting Tips and Odds

• Marseille to win 15/2 bet365
• They will also score first 1/2 bet365
• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score 9/5 BETMGM

Injury and Team News

In the Marseille squad, Hamed Traore is out with an injury.

In the Ajax Amsterdam squad, Branco van den Boomen, Wout Weghorst, and Kasper Dolberg are out with injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Marseille won: 2

Ajax Amsterdam won: 0

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

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

Rulli (GK); Medina, Aguerd, Balerdi, Murillo;Hojbjerg, O’Riley; Weah, Gomes, Paixao; Aubameyang

Ajax predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Jaros(GK);Wijndaal, Baas, Itakura, Rosa; Taylor, Klaassen,Regeer; Godts, Gloukh, Edvardsen

Match Prediction

Under the current scenario, it seems that Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille have the edge against visitors AFC Ajax. The Dutch team are yet to get the better of their French rivals, and it seems it will stay that way at the Stade Velodrome.

Prediction: Marseille 2 – 1 Ajax Amsterdam

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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