Ajax vs Benfica Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Nov 2025

Champions League Betting Preview: Ajax vs Benfica

Dutch Eredivisie outfit Ajax host Portuguese Primeira Liga side Benfica at Johan Cruyff Arena, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Tuesday 25 November.

Benfica are available at -123 to land a Full-Time Result victory and we think this price represents value. We’re anticipating that the visitors will claim a win against Ajax and a payout could be on the cards.

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Ajax were beaten 2-1 at Johan Cruyff Arena in their last game. This was at home to Excelsior in the Eredivisie. Fred Grim's men enjoyed 64% possession and managed five shots on target, while Kasper Dolberg registered the goal.

Benfica hosted Casa Pia at Estadio da Luz in their previous game, with the Primeira Liga clash ending in a 2-2 draw. The Eagles boasted 66% possession and had six shots on goal, with Georgiy Sudakov and Vangelis Pavlidis finding the net.

In their last Champions League matches, Ajax lost 3-0 when hosting Galatasaray, while Benfica lost 1-0 at home to Bayer Leverkusen.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-0 away victory for Benfica at Johan Cruyff Arena when they last faced Ajax.

Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
24	Benfica	8	3	0	5	10	12	-2	10:12	9
32	Ajax	8	2	0	6	8	21	-13	8:21	6

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Ajax have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. The Sons of God have averaged 54.7% possession and 4.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.5 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 14.2 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Top scorer Wout Weghorst has found the net 4 times, with Mika Godts and Oscar Gloukh getting 3 apiece. Mika Godts is the top assists maker with 4.

Benfica have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 5.2 shots on goal, 14.2 attempts and 1.6 goals. Jose Mourinho's team average 56.1% possession, 472.0 passes, 5.5 corners awarded and 3.6 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 9.0 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Vangelis Pavlidis has scored 7 goals, followed by Georgiy Sudakov on 3 and Franjo Ivanovic with 2. Vangelis Pavlidis and Dodi Lukebakio are the top assist makers with 3 apiece, while Anatoliy Trubin has notched 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Ajax confirmed lineup (4-1-2-3): Vitezslav Jaros (GK), Youri Regeer, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas, Owen Wijndal, Ko Itakura, Davy Klaassen, Kenneth Taylor, Rayane Bounida, Wout Weghorst, Mika Godts.

Benfica confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Amar Dedic, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Richard Rios, Enzo Barrenechea, Fredrik Aursnes, Leandro Barreiro, Georgiy Sudakov, Vangelis Pavlidis.

Ajax vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Ajax vs Benfica betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s a realistic prospect that we’ll see Benfica secure a win and they are priced at -123 to triumph in this Champions League encounter. We think that the price offers bettors plenty of juice.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Champions League form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Ajax vs Benfica Champions League & league stats:

• Benfica have won 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Benfica have won 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Ajax have lost their last 3 games.
• Ajax have lost 6 of their last 10 games.

The best betting sites make it a 55.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ajax 0 - 1 Benfica

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +800 and it involves Benfica winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Franjo Ivanovic Under 0.5 Shots On Target -111

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica) has finished without a shot on goal in back-to-back games on the road. It stands to reason that he will fall short of the line and you can get odds of -111 for this Shots on Target wager.

Latest Franjo Ivanovic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-119

Shots

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

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Richard Ríos To Score +500

Richard Ríos (Benfica) can be wagered at +500 to find the net. All things considered, we think that the odds are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Richard Ríos Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-204

Shots

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Benfica Over 4.5 Corners -141

Benfica have covered the 4.5 corners line in five straight games. We think this presents a convincing argument and we’ll bet on Benfica to cover the Team Corners line which is on offer at odds of -141.

Champions League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ajax

Total

8.90 4.10 4.80

Home

9.90 5.70 4.20

Away

10.20 5.10 5.10

Benfica

Total

9.10 5.50 3.60

Home

10.20 7.30 2.90

Away

9.00 4.20 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-122

Ajax Corners

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-147

Benfica Corners

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+104

Most Corners

1

+133

X

+650

2

-122

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Ajax vs Benfica Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the bookies giving them a 49% probability of winning, Benfica might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are +104 when it comes to triumphing in this Champions League clash. Ajax are the underdogs at +250 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

If you want to back Benfica to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at +102, although Ajax +0.5 is -127 and the latter puts the draw on your side.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -182.

The best football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Champions League matches, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result

1

+250

X

+260

2

+104

Half-Time Result

1

+285

X

+133

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-135

12

-357

X2

-345

Draw No Bet

1

+148

2

-204

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-127

2 Hcp -0.5

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-182

No

+138

There is +102 available that Vangelis Pavlidis finds the net at any stage. He is available at +280 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

First

+102

Anytime

+280

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

First

+210

Anytime

+500

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

First

+335

Anytime

+850

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Armindo ''Bruma'' Bangna (Benfica)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Mika Godts (Ajax)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Raul Moro (Ajax)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Diogo Ferreira Prioste (Benfica)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Leandro Barreiro (Benfica)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

James McConnell (Ajax)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Enzo Barrenechea (Benfica)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Manuel Jorge Silva (Benfica)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+107

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-119

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-130

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-135

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-141

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-147

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-143

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-161

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Armindo ''Bruma'' Bangna (Benfica)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-200

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-204

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-217

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-222

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-238

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-294

Raul Moro (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-400

Diogo Ferreira Prioste (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-455

Leandro Barreiro (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-526

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Enzo Barrenechea (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Armindo ''Bruma'' Bangna (Benfica)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Raul Moro (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Ajax Stats

Benfica Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 54.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 57.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 56.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Ajax vs Benfica Lineups & Team News

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