Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Ajax vs Galatasaray match as part of the Europe - UEFA Champions League tournament.
Match events:
| J. Mokio Foul | 4' | |||
| A. Gaaei Tripping | 38' | |||
| G. Alders / O. Wijndal | 46' | |||
| 46' | B. A. Yilmaz / Gabriel Sara | |||
| 59' | V. Osimhen (0 - 1) Assist: L. Sane | |||
| J. Heitinga | 61' | |||
| 66' | V. Osimhen (pen.) (0 - 2) | |||
| K. Fitz-Jim / Y. Regeer | 70' | |||
| R. Bounida / M. Godts | 70' | |||
| D. Klaassen Roughing | 75' | |||
| 78' | V. Osimhen (pen.) (0 - 3) | |||
| J. McConnell / J. Mokio | 79' | |||
| 81' | M. Icardi / V. Osimhen | |||
| J. McConnell Tripping | 85' | |||
| 86' | E. Elmali / I. Jakobs | |||
| 86' | K. Ayhan / M. Lemina | |||
| 89' | B. Kutlu / L. Torreira |
Welcome to the live broadcast of the fourth matchday of the UEFA Champions League league phase, where Ajax hosts Galatasaray at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. For the Dutch giants, who have had a disastrous start to the tournament, this is the last chance to stay in contention, while the Istanbul club will be aiming for a third consecutive victory.
Kick-off: November 5, 2025, 20:00 UTC (23:00 MSK) Stadium: Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam Competition: UEFA Champions LeagueAjax vs Galatasaray: Match Preview
Ajax comes into this match in dreadful form in the Champions League. Johnny Heitinga's side has lost all three of their opening matches with a combined score of 1-11, falling to Inter Milan (0-2), Marseille (0-4), and Chelsea (1-5). This has left the Amsterdam club at the bottom of the overall tournament standings. The team's domestic form has also been underwhelming. Galatasaray, in contrast, bounced back from an opening 5-1 thrashing by Eintracht Frankfurt to secure two home wins against Liverpool (1-0) and Bodø/Glimt (3-1). The Turkish champions are on an eight-match unbeaten run in all competitions. The head-to-head history between these teams is sparse, with only one official meeting in last season's Europa League, which ended in a 2-1 victory for Ajax.
Team Form and Analysis
Ajax
The Amsterdam club is experiencing one of its deepest crises in recent memory. The team has won just one of its last six matches across all competitions. Problems are evident in all areas: Ajax currently has the worst attack and the worst defense in the Champions League. Adding to the on-field crisis are significant personnel issues: Kenneth Taylor will miss the match due to suspension, while Steven Berghuis, Kasper Dolberg, and Branco van den Boomen are all injured.
Galatasaray
Okan Buruk's team is riding a wave of confidence. The 'Lions' are performing strongly both domestically and on the European stage. Galatasaray's attack looks very potent, led by Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, who has scored three goals in the Champions League. The Turkish club will be looking to capitalize on Ajax's problems and secure their third consecutive win in the competition, a feat they haven't achieved since the 2012/13 season. The only major absence for them is the injured İlkay Gündoğan.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Official lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
- Ajax (4-3-3): Pasveer; Gaaei, Itakura, Baas, Wijndal; Klaassen, Gloukh, Regeer; Moro, Weghorst, Godts.
- Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Çakır; Jakobs, Bardakcı, Sánchez, Szalai; Yılmaz, Lemina, Torreira, Sané; Osimhen, Akgün.
Match Prediction by tutsport.net
Despite the home-field advantage, Galatasaray appears to be the favorite in this encounter. Their current form, confident attacking play, and the opponent's deep crisis make the Turkish club's chances of winning very high. It will be extremely difficult for Ajax to offer any resistance to Okan Buruk's motivated and in-form team.
- Main Prediction: Galatasaray to Win. Given Ajax's terrible form and their personnel issues, the in-form Galatasaray should be able to take all three points in Amsterdam.
- Total Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Ajax is conceding an average of almost 4 goals per game in the Champions League, while Galatasaray possesses a powerful attack. The match promises to be a high-scoring affair.