Preview: Villarreal vs Ajax Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

These clubs are going to face one another for the first time.

Villarreal are all set to host Ajax Amsterdam for their round 7 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an interesting contest, taking place at the Estadio de la Cerámica.

The Yellow Submarines have failed to secure a win in the ongoing campaign of the European competition. They have not been in top form at the moment, but will be looking to secured there first win in the UCL now. Villarreal CF will be at home for their upcoming contest, giving them an advantage.

AFC Ajax have secured only one win in their six Champions League game this season. The next game is not going to be an easy match for them. They have been very inconsistent with their performances and are likely to struggle in their upcoming contest as well. De Godenzonen will be away from home and might keep them under pressure from the start.

Kick-off:

• Location: Villarreal, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio de la Cerámica
• Date: Wednesday, January 21
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Jan 20; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Villarreal: L-L-W-W-L

Ajax: W-D-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Georges Mikautadze (Villarreal)

Georges Mikautadze will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Villarreal CF. He has been in decent form in the LaLiga, but he will now be looking to put up a top show in the UEFA Champions League. Mikautadze has only scored one goal in the European competition this season and will now be looking to add more to his tally.

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Kasper Dolberg will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side in the attacking front. He is coming in after netting a goal in the previous league game and will be keen to extend his goal-scoring run. A top performance from the 28-year-old can be beneficial for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Villarreal have secured two wins in their last three outings.
• Ajax have only scored one goal in their last three matches.
• This will be the first-ever confrontation between these clubs.

Villarreal vs Ajax: Betting Tips and Odds

• Villarreal CF to win @58/100 10bet
• Georges Mikautadze to score @13/10 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @8/11 bet365

Injury and Team News

Pau Cabanes and Willy Kambwala are not going to be in action for Villarreal CF as they are injured.

AFC Ajax might miss out on the services of Wout Weghorst, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Steven Berghuis due to their fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Villarreal won: 0

Ajax won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Luiz Júnior (GK); Navarro, Foyth, Veiga, Pedraza; Buchanan, Comesaña, Parejo, Moleiro; Moreno, Mikautadze

Ajax predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Jaros (GK); Gaaei, Bouwman, Itakura, Rosa; Klaasen, Regeer, Steur; Bounida, Dolberg, Godts

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to put up an intense battle against one another. Villarreal CF are likely to secure a win against Ajax Amsterdam in their upcoming Champions League clash.

Prediction: Villarreal 2-1 Ajax

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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