Ajax vs Besiktas Prediction

Ajax and Besiktas kick off their 2024/2025 UEFA Europa League campaign on Thursday 26th September in what is expecetd to be a very even affair.

Ajax vs Besiktas Key Stats

• Ajax currently sit 9th in the Eredevisie after winning 2 of their opening 4 matches
• Besiktas are unbeaten in their last 5 fixtures and sit 3rd in the Super Lig
• 2006 born Ajax centre back, Jorrel Hato is the top goals contributor with 3 this season
• Ciro Immobile is the top goal scorer for Besiktas with 4 so far this season

Ajax vs Besiktas Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Ajax are a struggling side at the moment, 9th in the Eredevisie, but comfortably making it through the Europa League playoffs, Ajax will be eager to make a stamp back in Europe.

Besiktas, also a struggling side at the moment but have started this season strong and with Ciro Immobile up top, they will be looking to take a tough game to Amsterdam.

Ajax Preview: Young talents strike again

Predicted Lineup - Pasveer (GK), Rensch, Sutalo, Kaplan, Hato, Klaassen, Henderson, Taylor, Traore, Brobbey, Weghorst

However, Ajax have started the season slow and with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the Eredevisie this season, they are mid table and desperate to get back to where they once were many seasons ago.

When it comes to a European fixture at home for Ajax, being out of form does not happen. A side, that in previous years, has decimated some of Europe's finest, will not be walked over and will put up a fight no matter their opponent.

Young stars such as Jorrel Hato, Kian Fitz-Jim and Mika Godts have started the season strong. Hato is the top goal contributor for Ajax so far this season, Fitz-Jim has found his way into the first team and is now getting regular starts after years of fighting for his place, and Godts has started life in Amsterdam well and has fit in superbly since his move from Genk in 2023.

Besiktas Preview: Striking masterclass

Predicted Lineup - Gunok (GK), Svensson, Paulista, Uduokhai, Masuaku, Fernandes, Al Musrati, Mario, Silva, Rashica, Immobile

Besiktas have had a strong start to the season. The attacking trio of Ciro Immobile, Rashica and Rafa Silva have pathed the way for Besiktas to have the best chance of being successful this season. 9 goal contributions between the trio puts Besiktas in joint 3rd, joint points with 2nd place Fenerbahce.

Finishing in a very disappointing 6th place in the Super Lig last season, Besiktas fans and players will be disappointed in the side and will be determined to get back to winning ways, in which they have kick started this season fantasticly and with this form continuing, could see themselves battling it out for the league title for the first time since 2016/17 season.

Besiktas will have their work cut out for them and will have to be on top form in Amsterdam if they want to take anything away from the game.

Head To Head Stats: Ajax vs Besiktas

It is a rare occurrence when these two sides face. They have only faced twice in recent history in the Champions League Group Stage.

Ajax came out on top in both occasions and therefore have a 2 win advantage over the visitors come Thursday night where the Istanbul side are going to seek revenge and look to change those stats.

Besiktas have never beaten Ajax in the history of these sides facing each other. Can Besiktas change history and wipe away Ajax's clean sweep?

28th September 2021 - Ajax 2-0 Besiktas - Champions League Group C

24th November 2021 - Besiktas 1-2 Ajax - Champions League Group C

Betting Tips For Ajax vs Besiktas: Young Talents vs Striking Masterclass

This match will be a close one,. Both sides are well established regulars within the European competitions, mostly known for being in the Champions League, but this season in the Europa League, Ajax and Besiktas will set their eyes on the potential of going right to the end and wanting to win the competition.

Ajax with a mix of youth and veterans of the game, the young heads and old heads is a good mix as the attacking threat of Ajax will cause issues on an experienced, but aging Besiktas defence.

Besiktas have a fantastic and well established forward 4 who are known in the footballing world for their ability to create and finish their plate. Against a very young, and minorly experienced Ajax defence, they could be exposed at times, but the quality that the Ajax youth produce is second to none.

That is why our team of professional tipping experts are backing odds of 15/4 for a Full Time draw but Both Teams to Score in this match. £10 having the potential to return up to £47.50.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Ajax vs Besiktas

Ajax 1-1 Besiktas

Ajax are defensively strong and with their fast and strong defenders, should be able to keep Immobile and co very quiet but there will be a break through at some point.

As for Besiktas, their older defence may get exposed due to the sheer speed and power that the Ajax front line possess but the experience of Besiktas will keep them in the game.

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