Johan Cruijff Arena will host Ajax vs Besiktas on Thursday, 26 September, as both teams battle for supremacy in the UEFA Europa League. View our free Ajax vs Besiktas predictions below.
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Ajax vs Besiktas predictions: Hosts to come out on top
Key stats
- Ajax have a perfect six wins from six against Besiktas since 1966.
- The Eredivisie outfit won 11 of their last 14 games across all competitions (D1, L3).
- Interestingly, Besiktas are currently on an 11-match unbeaten run (W9, D2).
- At least three goals were scored in four of Ajax's last five matches, and in four of Besiktas’ last six games.
Correct score prediction: Ajax 3-2 Besiktas
Besiktas have proven to be a tough team to beat, stringing together an 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions. However, they have a poor track record against Ajax, having lost each of their previous six clashes with the Eredivisie outfit. Despite Besiktas' best efforts, we are confident that Ajax will claim all the spoils after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour the hosts
- HOME:10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW:27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY:27/10 (3.70) – 27%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ajax head into this clash on the back of a four-match unbeaten run in which they scored 13 times. They have two clean sheets in that four-game stretch, conceding just twice.
Bearing that in mind, Ajax are the expected winners at 10/11 (1.91). Teams with these odds generally have a 52.4% probability of winning.
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It is also important to point out that both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Besiktas' last six games. On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 13/20 (1.65). That one has a 60.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Ajax?
Ajax and Besiktas have met six times in UEFA competitions since 1966, and Ajax came out on top every single time. The most recent encounters between these teams occurred in 2021 during the group stage of the Champions League.
In 13 clashes with Dutch teams, Besiktas have three wins, two draws and eight defeats. On the other hand, Ajax have 11 wins in 16 encounters with Turkish sides (D3, L2).
UEFA Champions League 24/11/21
Besiktas
Ajax
UEFA Champions League 28/09/21
Ajax
Besiktas
Ajax preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Francesco Farioli will not be able to call upon the services of Sivert Mannsverk, Steven Berghuis, Gaston Avila and Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen, as these players are still in the recovery room.
Predicted lineup: Pasveer (GK), Hato, Kaplan, Rensch, Sutalo, Taylor, Henderson, Fritz-Jim, Godts, Traore & Weghorst.
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
D
Slavia Prague
1
Ajax
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 29/09/24
W
RKC
0
Ajax
2
UEFA Europa League 26/09/24
W
Besiktas
0
Ajax
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/09/24
D
Go Ahead Eagles
1
Ajax
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 18/09/24
W
Fortuna Sittard
0
Ajax
5
Besiktas preview: No major injury concerns
Necip Uysal is recovering from a ligament injury and is expected to return in mid-November. The 33-year-old is the only absentee for the visitors ahead of this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Gunok (GK), Svensson, Paulista, Uduokhai, Masuaku, Fernandes, Musrati, Rashica, Silva, Mario & Immobile.
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
L
Eintracht Frankfurt
3
Besiktas
1
Turkey Super Lig 30/09/24
W
Kayserispor
0
Besiktas
3
UEFA Europa League 26/09/24
L
Ajax
4
Besiktas
0
Turkey Super Lig 22/09/24
W
Eyupspor
1
Besiktas
2
Turkey Super Lig 15/09/24
D
Trabzonspor
1
Besiktas
1
Player to watch: Chuba Akpom
Chuba Akpom was impressive in the Playoff Round, scoring a hat-trick against Jagiellonia Bialystok. The former Arsenal player has been in sensational form for Ajax lately, with four goals and an assist in his last three appearances for the club. He will fancy his chances against Besiktas on Thursday evening.
