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Anticipation builds as Ajax prepare to host Benfica at Johan Cruijff Arena on 2025-11-25 (kick-off 17:45 GMT), in the Group Stage of the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League.
With the data available to us, J. Heitinga and José Mourinho have not met as managers before.
A view of the standings shows Ajax in 36th spot with 0 points and Benfica in 35th on 0 points.
Ajax have 4 players out: S. Berghuis (Groin Injury), B. van den Boomen (Back Injury), A. Gaaei (Injury), L. Rosa (Injury) while Benfica have 5 players missing: A. Bah (Knee Injury), Bruma (Achilles Tendon Injury), N. Felix (Knee Injury), D. Lukebakio (Broken ankle), Manu (Knee Injury).
We're predicting Ajax to deploy a four-at-the-back 4-2-3-1, and Benfica are expected to line up in 4-2-3-1.
Both teams are coming from different results: Ajax fell 1-2 against Excelsior, while Benfica prevailed 2-0 over Atlético CP.
Ajax's form is 1-1-3 recently, but Benfica are on a roll with 3-1-1 in their last 5 matches.
Very even book: across 4 encounters, it stands at 1-1 wins with 2 draws between Ajax and Benfica.
With both sides enjoying similar home/away returns (0-0-2 vs 1-1-2) and scoring roughly 0.00-1.25 goals, a 2-2 draw seems on the cards.
Ajax is going head to head with Benfica on 25/11/2025 17:45 GMT at Johan Cruijff Arena for the Eurocups UEFA Champions League. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and Ajax v Benfica H2H statistics!