UEFA Champions League Prediction: Ajax – Galatasaray (05-11-2025)

Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff Arena will host Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League fixture between Ajax and Galatasaray, two sides with very different early-season fortunes.

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Ajax enter this clash on a disastrous European run. They’ve suffered defeats against Inter (0:2), Marseille (0:4), and Chelsea (1:5), scoring just once while conceding 11.

The Dutch club have now lost six consecutive continental games – their joint-worst streak since the late 1980s. Their defensive line has been overwhelmed by pace and power, and Johan Cruijff Arena’s home advantage hasn’t provided relief in Europe this season.

Galatasaray, on the other hand, look revitalized under Okan Buruk. The Turkish champions have collected wins over Liverpool (1:0) and Bodø/Glimt (3:1) following a tough opening defeat at Frankfurt (1:5).

Their attack, driven by Victor Osimhen’s remarkable form – seven straight European games with a goal – has produced five goals in three matches, though their defence has also allowed six.

With both sides showing defensive instability and Galatasaray’s pace likely to expose Ajax’s back line, another high-scoring encounter seems probable.