Ajax and Olympiacos square off in a Champions League encounter that pits contrasting strengths against each other in Amsterdam, with kick-off set for 20:00 on Wednesday.
Ajax have enjoyed more possession and control in their campaign but sit behind Olympiacos in the standings due to a leaky defence and profligacy in front of goal. With both sides seeking a much-needed win to keep their campaigns alive, all eyes turn to whether Ajax’s technical superiority can finally translate into results, or if Olympiacos’s more balanced, pragmatic approach will prevail.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on Ajax’s defensive fragility and Olympiacos’ more clinical finishing, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in both teams finding the net, as neither side keeps many clean sheets and attacking talent is spread across the pitch.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams to Score – Yes | 8/15 @ Bet365 (65.2%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Ajax have conceded in every group game (19 goals in 7) and Olympiacos are also prone to conceding (13 in 7). Both sides possess creative sparks and have scored in nearly every match, so BTTS looks highly likely given the defensive records on show. |
| Olympiacos to Win | 13/10 @ Bet365 (43.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Ajax have lost five of seven and have the groups worst defensive record. Olympiacos, with three clean sheets and a more even spread of goals, look better equipped for a result, especially as Ajaxs home advantage has not translated into points this season. |
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Season Form & Standings
Both clubs have endured up-and-down campaigns, but Olympiacos have shown slightly more resilience. Ajax have struggled at both ends — they average just one goal scored and almost three conceded per game, while Olympiacos are more balanced, with a superior goal difference and more points on the board.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiacos | 24 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 8 |
| Ajax | 32 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 6 |
Potential Match-Winners
- Oscar Gloukh (Ajax): Three goals in seven, but with just 20% shot accuracy, hes both Ajaxs top scorer and their chief creator (10 big chance assists). If Ajax are to get anything, it likely goes through him.
- Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos): Olympiacoss top striker and favourite in the anytime market. He faces a porous Ajax defence that has yet to keep a clean sheet in the group.
- Mehdi Taremi (Olympiacos): Two goals and five big chance assists; not the most clinical but an important part of Olympiacoss multi-faceted attack.
- Gelson Martins (Olympiacos): Two goals and four big chance assists, adding both pace and unpredictability to their forward line.
Head-to-Head
These two sides haven’t met since 1998, making it harder to extract any relevant information from the head to head records.
Will Olympiacos’ balance trump Ajax’s possession?
Ajax have the technical edge, outpassing and out-possessing most opponents, but their struggles in both boxes have left them vulnerable. Olympiacos bring more defensive solidity and a greater spread of attacking threats. With both sides under pressure to deliver, Olympiacos look the better value for a result, especially given their defensive record and Ajax’s weaknesses. Our strongest lean is for both teams to score, but for those seeking a higher return, Olympiacos to win at 13/10 @ Bet365 (43.5%) is worth considering.
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