Ajax go head-to-head with Galatasaray at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in a crucial Europa League group fixture on Thursday, 30 January. Read our Europa League predictions for the contest below.
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Ajax vs Galatasaray prediction: Visitors to remain unbeaten?
Key Stats
- Galatasaray are still unbeaten after seven games in the Europa League group stage
- 100% of Galatasaray’s seven matches in the UEL group phase have featured goals at both ends.
- Victor Osimhen has scored four goals in his last three appearances in the Europa League.
- Ajax were beaten in each of their last three games in the competition.
Correct score prediction: Ajax 2-2 Galatasaray
Galatasaray’s Europa League fixtures have been averaging a stellar 4.57 goals per 90 minutes this season and their pivotal clash with Ajax in Amsterdam could be similarly exciting.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Teams are difficult to split
- HOME: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ajax have work to do to ensure they qualify for the next phase of the Europa League and the latest probability figures have given them a 40% chance of beating a dangerous Galatasaray side on Thursday.
Galatasaray meanwhile, are still unbeaten on the continent and they look like better value at the same price of 2.50 to triumph in the Netherlands. View our latest football tips page for more Europa League predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting in 11 years
Ajax and Galatasaray last met in a friendly encounter in January 2014. The Turkish outfit managed to win 2-1 on that occasion.
Ajax preview: Hosts need a win
Ajax slipped to a surprise 2-1 loss at Rigas FS on matchday seven, a result that left them down in 16th position in the Europa League table, just two points clear of the elimination section near the foot of the standings.
Predicted lineup: Pasveer (GK), Gaaei, Sutalo, Rugani, Blaas, Fitz-Jim, Henderson, Taylor, Traore, Brobbey, Godts
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
NEC
3
Ajax
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
D
Sparta Rotterdam
1
Ajax
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 20/04/25
L
FC Utrecht
4
Ajax
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
W
Willem II
1
Ajax
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
W
NAC
1
Ajax
3
Galatasaray preview: Visitors have plenty of firepower
Unbeaten and top of the pile in the Turkish Super Lig and yet to lose a single game in the Europa League, Galatasaray have momentum to burn, so expect the star-studded visitors to attack with venom when they visit Amsterdam.
Predicted lineup: Muslera (GK), Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs, Torreira, Kutlu, Yilmaz, Mertens, Akgun, Osimhen
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 10/05/25
W
Trabzonspor
0
Galatasaray
2
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 03/05/25
W
Sivasspor
1
Galatasaray
4
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 27/04/25
W
Eyupspor
1
Galatasaray
5
Tu00fcrkiye Cup 22/04/25
W
Konyaspor
1
Galatasaray
5
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 18/04/25
W
Bodrum FK
0
Galatasaray
2
Player to watch – Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen has been a massive hit in Turkish since his surprise loan move from Napoli to Galatasaray and the 26-year-old striker has scored an impressive 16 goals in 20 appearances in all competitions for his temporary employers.
Osimhen can make another impact
Nigerian international Osimhen has scored four goals in his last three appearances in the Europa League and the lethal finisher has the right attributes to be a major headache for the Ajax defence on Thursday.