{"id":1426419,"date":"2026-01-26T12:12:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1426419"},"modified":"2026-01-26T12:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:12:34","slug":"match-preview-ajax-vs-olympiacos-28-01-26-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-ajax-vs-olympiacos-28-01-26-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Ajax vs Olympiacos: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ajax and Olympiacos square off in a Champions League<\/a> encounter that pits contrasting strengths against each other in Amsterdam, with kick-off set for 20:00 on Wednesday. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score – Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/15 @ Bet365<\/a>
(65.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nAjax 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Olympiacos to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nAjax have lost five of seven and have the group\u0019s worst defensive record. Olympiacos, with three clean sheets and a more even spread of goals, look better equipped for a result, especially as Ajax\u0019s home advantage has not translated into points this season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Olympiacos<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n-5<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ajax<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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