Ajax vs Benfica: Desperate Battle for First Champions League Points

UEFA Champions League - AFC Ajax VS Benfica
Match Time:26-11-2025 01:45 Wednesday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Ajax and Benfica, the only two teams yet to earn a point in this season’s Champions League, meet at the Johan Cruyff Arena for matchday five. Ajax are coming off a heavy 3-0 defeat to Galatasaray, while Benfica lost 1-0 to Bayer Leverkusen. Both sides will be desperate for a first win to keep their hopes of progressing alive.

Team Analysis:
Ajax continue to struggle in Europe, suffering heavy defeats and sitting bottom of the Champions League with the leakiest defence and fewest goals scored. Benfica, while also inconsistent, have shown steadier domestic form and hold a slight psychological edge from a previous 1-0 win over Ajax. Both sides are desperate for a breakthrough as they meet, with Ajax seeking to end a historic run of continental failures.

Player Situation:
Ajax face key absences with Wijndal and Gaaei doubtful, while Berghuis and van den Boomen remain sidelined, prompting possible changes up front with Dolberg likely to replace Wout Weghorst. Benfica could see several attacking starters from their last match retained, with Mourinho expected to revert to a 4-2-3-1 formation and Trubin returning in goal. Both sides are managing injuries and rotations as they aim to break their Champions League scoring droughts and find momentum.

Result Prediction:
Ajax’s defensive struggles leave them vulnerable as Benfica seek to end their Champions League scoring drought. The visitors carry better momentum, while Ajax’s ongoing turmoil compounds their challenges. This gives Mourinho’s side a strong chance to leave Amsterdam with a positive result.

Predicted Result: Ajax 1-2 Benfica.

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