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
35	Benfica	4	0	0	4	2	8	-6	2:8	0
36	Ajax	4	0	0	4	1	14	-13	1:14	0

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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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Ajax predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Remko Pasveer (GK), Anton Gaaei, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas, Owen Wijndal, Davy Klaassen, Jorthy Mokio, Youri Regeer, Oscar Gloukh, Mika Godts, Wout Weghorst.

Benfica predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Fredrik Aursnes, Tomas Araujo, Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Richard Rios, Enzo Barrenechea, Gianluca Prestianni, Leandro Barreiro, Andreas Schjelderup, Franjo Ivanovic.

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

Benfica To Win @ -123 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Ajax 0 - 1 Benfica

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +750 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

+220

First

+525

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-111

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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

+500

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

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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

-103

Under 9.5

-139

Ajax Corners

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-164

Benfica Corners

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+145

X

+650

2

-132

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Ajax vs Benfica Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With the bookies giving them a 55% probability of winning, Benfica might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -123 when it comes to triumphing in this Champions League clash. Ajax are the underdogs at +320 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 -125, although Ajax +0.5 is -100 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 -164.

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

+320

X

+280

2

-123

Half-Time Result

1

+325

X

+145

2

+132

Double Chance

1X

-105

12

-385

X2

-455

Draw No Bet

1

+195

2

-286

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-100

2 Hcp -0.5

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+117

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+125

There is -112 available that Vangelis Pavlidis finds the net at any stage. He is available at +255 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

First

-112

Anytime

+255

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

First

+325

Anytime

+850

Armindo ''Bruma'' Bangna (Benfica)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Mika Godts (Ajax)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Raul Moro (Ajax)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Diogo Ferreira Prioste (Benfica)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Leandro Barreiro (Benfica)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Enzo Barrenechea (Benfica)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

James McConnell (Ajax)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Manuel Jorge Silva (Benfica)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-105

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-111

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-125

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-130

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-149

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-154

Armindo ''Bruma'' Bangna (Benfica)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-161

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-167

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-175

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-185

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-204

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-217

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-238

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-294

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-294

Raul Moro (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Diogo Ferreira Prioste (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-417

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Leandro Barreiro (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Enzo Barrenechea (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

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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