AFC Ajax vs Benfica: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Tue, 25 Nov '25)

Wojtek Kolan

Wojtek Kolan

Published on 19 Nov, 02:32 AM

Next Match 25/11/25 at 05:45 PM

AFC Ajax vs Benfica
📍 Johan Cruijff Arena, Netherlands.

Scheduled H2H Match For AFC Ajax Vs Benfica

UEFA Champions League

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 at 05:45 PM UTC

AFC Ajax
AFC Ajax

NLD NLD

Recent Form

L
L
L
L
Benfica
Benfica

PRT PRT

Recent Form

L
L
L
L

2

Win

Last 5 Played

5
2 Draws

1

Win

6.39
Avg. Rating
6.70
36
Position
35
Fred Grim
Manager
José Mourinho

Game Schedule - Time Of Fixture

AFC Ajax will square off vs Benfica in UEFA Champions League on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 at 05:45 PM UTC. Let’s investigate historical performances, recent stats and head-2-head information to find out the most accurate picks and best bets.

AFC Ajax vs Benfica H2H Stats

For the most recent 5 head to head results between these teams, AFC Ajax have come out on top 2 times and Benfica have won on 1 occasion.


Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
AFC Ajax2
Draw2
Benfica1

AFC Ajax Vs Benfica Performance stats

Editorial Prediction:

The upcoming UEFA Champions League match is set to take place at the Johan Cruijff Arena in the Netherlands on Tuesday, 25th November 2025 local time. This fixture will feature AFC Ajax against Benfica, two teams with a recent history of closely contested encounters.

In the last three head-to-head meetings between these clubs, AFC Ajax is yet to secure a victory. On the other hand, Benfica has triumphed once, and the two teams have drawn twice. The most recent clash occurred on Tuesday, 15th March 2022, where Benfica emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 away win.

Looking at recent performances, AFC Ajax enters this match following a 1-2 defeat to FC Utrecht, while Benfica shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw with Casa Pia. In their domestic leagues, AFC Ajax finds themselves in the 36th position, with Benfica just a place ahead at 35th. These standings indicate that both teams have faced challenges but are looking to improve.

Individual player performances may prove pivotal in this fixture. For AFC Ajax, W. Weghorst stands as the top scorer this season with one goal, whereas G. Sudakov leads Benfica in assists, contributing one so far. Noteworthy player ratings for AFC Ajax include Oliver Edvardsen (6.9), Kian Fitz-Jim (6.75), and Oscar Gloukh (6.73). Benfica's key players, based on ratings, are Anatoliy Trubin (7.5), Enzo Barrenechea (7.33), and Gianluca Prestianni (7.05).

The teams' season statistics highlight different styles. AFC Ajax has managed an average ball possession of 47.5%, compared to Benfica's 49.5%. In terms of set-pieces, AFC Ajax averages 3.25 corners per match, while Benfica leads significantly with an average of 6.75. Discipline statistics reveal that AFC Ajax and Benfica have each received one red card this season but with slight variations in yellow cards and penalties conceded.

Examining these statistics comprehensively can assist in forming predictions. With Benfica holding an edge in recent performances and player ratings, alongside superior possession and corner statistics, they are positioned as favorites to win this contest. However, the dynamic nature of football ensures that surprises are always possible.

AFC Ajax vs Benfica Past H2H Matches

7
UEFA Champions League
08:00 PM
15/03/22
2953
AFC Ajax
0
3006
Benfica
1
08:00 PM
23/02/22
3006
Benfica
2
2953
AFC Ajax
2
08:00 PM
07/11/18
3006
Benfica
1
2953
AFC Ajax
1
07:00 PM
23/10/18
2953
AFC Ajax
1
3006
Benfica
0
853
Club Friendly Games
06:45 PM
26/07/14
3006
Benfica
0
2953
AFC Ajax
1

Head To Head Streaks

3006
No losses
3
2953
Without clean sheet
3
(Both)
Less than 2.5 goals
4/5

Team Streaks

2953
No wins
3
2953
Without clean sheet
13
2953
More than 2.5 goals
8/10
3006
More than 2.5 goals
5/6
2953
Both teams scoring
4/5
3006
First to score
4/5
2953
First to concede
5/6
2953
Less than 4.5 cards
4/5
2953
Less than 10.5 corners
8/9
3006
Less than 10.5 corners
5/5

AFC Ajax Recent Matches

37
VriendenLoterij Eredivisie (19 Matches)
11:15 AM
09/11/25
2948
FC Utrecht
2
2953
AFC Ajax
1
L
03:30 PM
01/11/25
2953
AFC Ajax
1
2964
SC Heerenveen
1
D
11:15 AM
26/10/25
2955
FC Twente
2
2953
AFC Ajax
3
W
07:00 PM
18/10/25
2953
AFC Ajax
0
2950
AZ Alkmaar
2
L
02:30 PM
04/10/25
2960
Sparta Rotterdam
3
2953
AFC Ajax
3
D
02:30 PM
27/09/25
2953
AFC Ajax
2
2947
NAC Breda
1
W
12:30 PM
21/09/25
2952
PSV Eindhoven
2
2953
AFC Ajax
2
D
02:30 PM
13/09/25
2953
AFC Ajax
3
2971
PEC Zwolle
1
W
02:30 PM
30/08/25
2968
FC Volendam
1
2953
AFC Ajax
1
D
02:45 PM
24/08/25
2953
AFC Ajax
2
2977
Heracles Almelo
0
W
10:15 AM
17/08/25
2979
Go Ahead Eagles
2
2953
AFC Ajax
2
D
12:30 PM
10/08/25
2953
AFC Ajax
2
2972
SC Telstar
0
W
12:30 PM
18/05/25
2953
AFC Ajax
2
2955
FC Twente
0
W
06:00 PM
14/05/25
2951
FC Groningen
2
2953
AFC Ajax
2
D
02:45 PM
11/05/25
2953
AFC Ajax
0
2962
NEC Nijmegen
3
L
12:30 PM
27/04/25
2953
AFC Ajax
1
2960
Sparta Rotterdam
1
D
10:15 AM
20/04/25
2948
FC Utrecht
4
2953
AFC Ajax
0
L
02:45 PM
13/04/25
2961
Willem II Tilburg
1
2953
AFC Ajax
2
W
02:45 PM
06/04/25
2953
AFC Ajax
3
2947
NAC Breda
1
W
7
UEFA Champions League (4 Matches)
08:00 PM
05/11/25
2953
AFC Ajax
0
3061
Galatasaray
3
L
07:00 PM
22/10/25
38
Chelsea
5
2953
AFC Ajax
1
L
07:00 PM
30/09/25
1641
Olympique de Marseille
4
2953
AFC Ajax
0
L
07:00 PM
17/09/25
2953
AFC Ajax
0
2697
Inter
2
L
853
Club Friendly Games (7 Matches)
12:00 PM
03/08/25
2953
AFC Ajax
2
1653
AS Monaco
2
D
06:00 PM
27/07/25
2704
Como
3
2953
AFC Ajax
0
L
06:30 PM
24/07/25
2953
AFC Ajax
5
2352
Celtic
1
W
12:30 PM
19/07/25
2953
AFC Ajax
3
5044
KV Mechelen
2
W
12:00 PM
16/07/25
2953
AFC Ajax
2
3251
PAOK
1
W
01:00 PM
12/07/25
2953
AFC Ajax
1
1291
AGF
1
D
11:00 AM
05/07/25
2953
AFC Ajax
6
2354
Hibernian
3
-

Benfica Recent Matches

238
Liga Portugal Betclic (12 Matches)
08:30 PM
09/11/25
3006
Benfica
2
36365
Casa Pia
2
D
08:30 PM
01/11/25
3009
Vitória SC
0
3006
Benfica
3
W
07:30 PM
25/10/25
3006
Benfica
5
25777
FC Arouca
0
W
08:15 PM
05/10/25
3002
FC Porto
0
3006
Benfica
0
D
07:15 PM
26/09/25
3006
Benfica
2
3010
Gil Vicente
1
W
07:15 PM
23/09/25
3006
Benfica
1
3036
Rio Ave
1
D
05:00 PM
20/09/25
483088
AVS - Futebol SAD
0
3006
Benfica
3
W
07:15 PM
12/09/25
3006
Benfica
1
3011
Santa Clara
1
D
05:00 PM
31/08/25
190328
FC Alverca
1
3006
Benfica
2
W
07:30 PM
23/08/25
3006
Benfica
3
38396
Tondela
0
W
07:30 PM
16/08/25
3035
CF Estrela Amadora
0
3006
Benfica
1
W
05:00 PM
17/05/25
2999
Sporting Braga
1
3006
Benfica
1
D
7
UEFA Champions League (8 Matches)
08:00 PM
05/11/25
3006
Benfica
0
2681
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1
L
07:00 PM
21/10/25
39
Newcastle United
3
3006
Benfica
0
L
07:00 PM
30/09/25
38
Chelsea
1
3006
Benfica
0
L
07:00 PM
16/09/25
3006
Benfica
2
5962
Qarabağ FK
3
L
07:00 PM
27/08/25
3006
Benfica
1
3052
Fenerbahçe
0
W
07:00 PM
20/08/25
3052
Fenerbahçe
0
3006
Benfica
0
D
07:00 PM
12/08/25
3006
Benfica
2
1661
Nice
0
W
07:00 PM
06/08/25
1661
Nice
0
3006
Benfica
2
W
327
Taça da Liga (1 Matches)
08:45 PM
29/10/25
3006
Benfica
3
38396
Tondela
0
W
336
Taça de Portugal (2 Matches)
06:30 PM
17/10/25
3025
Chaves
0
3006
Benfica
2
W
04:15 PM
25/05/25
3006
Benfica
1
3001
Sporting CP
3
L
345
Supertaça (1 Matches)
07:45 PM
31/07/25
3001
Sporting CP
0
3006
Benfica
1
W
853
Club Friendly Games (1 Matches)
07:00 PM
26/07/25
3006
Benfica
3
3052
Fenerbahçe
2
W
357
FIFA Club World Cup (4 Matches)
08:00 PM
28/06/25
3006
Benfica
1
38
Chelsea
4
L
07:00 PM
24/06/25
3006
Benfica
1
2672
FC Bayern München
0
W
04:00 PM
20/06/25
3006
Benfica
6
6909
Auckland City
0
W
10:00 PM
16/06/25
3202
Boca Juniors
2
3006
Benfica
2
D

AFC Ajax Next Fixtures

Benfica Next Fixtures

AFC Ajax Last Match Played stats

FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax

Final Score :2 - 1

(H)Match overview (A)
32%Ball possession68%
1.39Expected goals0.64
4Big chances1
16Total shots10
3Goalkeeper saves4
6Corner kicks4
15Fouls10
287Passes636
23Tackles18
10Free kicks15
1Yellow cards0
(H)Shots (A)
16Total shots10
6Shots on target4
0Hit woodwork0
6Shots off target3
4Blocked shots3
12Shots inside box6
4Shots outside box4
(H)Attack (A)
1Big chances scored0
3Big chances missed1
0Through balls2
24Touches in penalty area27
1Fouled in final third0
0Offsides1
(H)Passes (A)
221Accurate passes543
18Throw-ins13
42Final third entries62
45/80 (56%)Final third phase118/160 (74%)
17/45 (38%)Long balls16/48 (33%)
9/21 (43%)Crosses3/23 (13%)
(H)Duels (A)
50%Duels50%
6Dispossessed15
36/79 (46%)Ground duels43/79 (54%)
20/34 (59%)Aerial duels14/34 (41%)
4/16 (25%)Dribbles11/19 (58%)
(H)Defending (A)
48%Tackles won50%
23Total tackles18
10Interceptions7
55Recoveries49
38Clearances23
1Errors lead to a shot2
(H)Goalkeeping (A)
3Total saves4
-0.41Goals prevented0.59
0Punches1
3Goal kicks6

Benfica Last Match Played stats

Benfica vs Casa Pia

Final Score :2 - 2

(H)Match overview (A)
66%Ball possession34%
2.22Expected goals1.21
3Big chances3
19Total shots7
3Goalkeeper saves4
6Corner kicks2
8Fouls8
562Passes292
14Tackles15
7Free kicks7
3Yellow cards2
(H)Shots (A)
19Total shots7
6Shots on target4
1Hit woodwork0
7Shots off target0
6Blocked shots3
10Shots inside box4
9Shots outside box3
(H)Attack (A)
2Big chances scored1
1Big chances missed2
1Through balls0
35Touches in penalty area7
2Fouled in final third1
5Offsides1
(H)Passes (A)
489Accurate passes224
21Throw-ins15
93Final third entries20
177/227 (78%)Final third phase19/31 (61%)
29/48 (60%)Long balls20/45 (44%)
3/18 (17%)Crosses2/7 (29%)
(H)Duels (A)
49%Duels51%
6Dispossessed6
27/54 (50%)Ground duels27/54 (50%)
12/25 (48%)Aerial duels13/25 (52%)
7/16 (44%)Dribbles7/15 (47%)
(H)Defending (A)
50%Tackles won40%
14Total tackles15
6Interceptions4
47Recoveries37
8Clearances33
2Errors lead to a goal0
(H)Goalkeeping (A)
3Total saves4
-0.33Goals prevented0.60
0Big saves3
0Punches1
1Goal kicks11
1Penalty saves0

AFC Ajax Vs Benfica Season Stats

AFC AjaxPerformance SummaryBenfica
4Matches4
1Goals Scored2
14Goals Conceded8
0.25Goals per Game0.5
3.5Goals Conceded per Game2
1.75Shots on Target per Game3.5
1.5Big Chances per Game1.75
47.50%Ball Possession49.50%
14.5Tackles per Game17.5
4Penalty Goals Conceded0
11.25Fouls per Game9.75
1.5Offsides per Game1
5.5Goal Kicks per Game6.5
13.75Throw-ins per Game18
2.25Yellow Cards per Game2
1Red Cards0

UEFA Champions League 25/26 Standings

POSTEAMMPWLDPTS
1FC Bayern MünchenFC Bayern München440012
2ArsenalArsenal440012
3InterInter440012
4Manchester CityManchester City430110
5Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain43109
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United43109
7Real MadridReal Madrid43109
8LiverpoolLiverpool43109
9GalatasarayGalatasaray43109
10Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur42028
11BarcelonaBarcelona42117
12ChelseaChelsea42117
13Sporting CPSporting CP42117
14Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund42117
15Qarabağ FKQarabağ FK42117
16AtalantaAtalanta42117
17Atlético MadridAtlético Madrid42206
18PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven41125
19AS MonacoAS Monaco41125
20Pafos FCPafos FC41125
21Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer 04 Leverkusen41125
22Club Brugge KVClub Brugge KV41214
23Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt41214
24NapoliNapoli41214
25Olympique de MarseilleOlympique de Marseille41303
26JuventusJuventus40133
27Athletic ClubAthletic Club41303
28Royale Union Saint-GilloiseRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise41303
29Bodø/GlimtBodø/Glimt40222
30SK Slavia PrahaSK Slavia Praha40222
31Olympiacos FCOlympiacos FC40222
32VillarrealVillarreal40311
33FC KøbenhavnFC København40311
34Kairat AlmatyKairat Almaty40311
35BenficaBenfica4040
36AFC AjaxAFC Ajax4040
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