Ajax vs Benfica: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Ajax vs Benfica: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Jose Mournho's Benfica travel to the Netherlands capital Amsterdam to take on struggling AFC Ajax. The Dutch giants are still without a full-time permamanet manager since the sacking of John Heitinga following poor recent results so far this campagin.

Since Mourinho's appointment, Benfica's form has been mixed. Domestic results have been mostly strong, with three wins and a draw from their last four domestic matches. However results in Europe have not been up to scratch for the Portuguese side who are yet to pick up a point in the UEFA Champions League.

Both teams have struggled in the UEFA Champions League so far this campaign, and occupy each of the bottom two places, with both having lost all four of the opening four fixtures and in desperate needs of points.

Ajax Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Pasveer

Defenders: Alders, Baas, Šutalo, Oliveria Rosa

Midfielders: Taylor, Klaasen

Forwards: Godts, Gloukh, Evardsen, Weghorst

Benfica Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Trubin

Defenders: Dahl, Silva, Araújo, Dedic

Midfielders: Barrenechea, Ríos

Forwards: Aursnes, Sudakov, Lukebakio

Ajax Last Five Results

Utrecht 2-1 Ajax

Ajax 0-3 Galatasaray

Ajax 1-1 Heerenveen

FC Twente 2-3 Ajax

Chelsea 5-1 Ajax

With their last win coming on October 26th, confidence for Ajax and their supporters will be low. However, they will be hoping that the sacking of manager John Heitinga can lead to some positive results as the search for a new manager goes on.

Benfica Last Five Results

Benfica 2-2 Casa Pia

Benfica 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen

Vitória S.C 0-3 Benfica

Benfica 3-0 Tondela

Benfica 5-0 Arouca

Recent strong domestic form will give Mourinho's side belief as they prepare to travel to Amsterdam despite a loss and a draw from their last two encounters before the international break.

Key Players To Watch:

Ajax: Kenneth Taylor:

23 year-old midfielder Kenneth Taylor is a product of Ajax's famed youth academy and has made over 180 appearences for the club. Taylor has two goals and three assists in the Eredivisie this season and will be hoping to turn his strong individual form into strong results for his team.

Benfica: Georgiy Sudakov

Ukrainian attacking midfielder Georgiy Sudakov will be at the heart of Mournho's Benfica team in the number ten position, and Benfica fans will be hoping he can be the creative force to lead them to their first points in this Champions League campaign.

Best Ajax vs Benfica Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Benfica to win @ 1.91 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Benfica win in this fixture. Their recent form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Match Facts

Tuesday 25th November

Johan Cruyff Arena (Ajax)

UEFA Champions League

Kick-Off Time: 17:45 GMT