Prediction for match Ajax — Galatasaray, 05.11.2025

Odds and Probability Percentages for Match Outcome

The UEFA Champions League continues to deliver top-tier clashes, and the encounter between Ajax and Galatasaray promises to be a thrilling one. According to the odds: Galatasaray's win is priced at 2.05, Ajax's win at 3.25, and a draw at 3.90. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Galatasaray - 46.37%, draw - 24.38%, Ajax - 29.25%. Galatasaray is considered the favorite, but the gap is not significant enough to rule out the chances of the Dutch club. In such a scenario, we can expect open football with both teams focusing on attacking play.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Ajax has an average possession of 51.6%, yellow cards - 1.8, fouls - 10.2, offsides - 1.4. Galatasaray's stats are as follows: possession - 56.8%, yellow cards - 1.8, fouls - 10.6, offsides - 2.6. Ajax's last three matches: 01.11.2025 Ajax - Heerenveen 1-1, 26.10.2025 Twente - Ajax 2-3, 22.10.2025 Chelsea - Ajax 5-1. Galatasaray's: 01.11.2025 Galatasaray - Trabzonspor 0-0, 26.10.2025 Galatasaray - Göztepe 3-1, 22.10.2025 Galatasaray - Bodø/Glimt 3-1. In their head-to-head on 30.01.2025, Ajax vs Galatasaray ended 2-1, with over 2.5 goals. Additional data show that Galatasaray operates a bit more strictly and disciplined in defense, while Ajax tends to make more mistakes, reflected in the number of goals conceded.

Goals Based on Match Statistics

In the last 5 matches, Ajax has gone over 2.5 goals three times, staying under twice. Similarly, Galatasaray has gone over three times and under twice. On average, Ajax has 4.2 goals per game, scoring 1.6 and conceding 2.6. Galatasaray averages 2.6 goals per match, scoring 1.8 and conceding only 0.8. By halves, Ajax had at least two goals in the first half 3 out of 5 times, in the second half 2 out of 5. Galatasaray recorded over 1.5 goals in the second half 3 out of 5 times, and in the first half 2 out of 5. The most frequent interval for Ajax's goals is the 31-45 minute (36%), for Galatasaray - 46-60 (38%). For goals conceded, Ajax has two peaks: 31-45 and 46-60 (30% each). Galatasaray concedes most often early (0-15 - 40%) and between 61-75 (40%). Based on this data, the optimal bet is on over 1.5 goals in the second half at odds of 1.62: both teams regularly score and concede after the break, Galatasaray's second half is particularly productive, and Ajax has defensive issues after the 30th minute.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Galatasaray is noticeably more active in corners: the Turkish team has an average of 6 in their last five matches, Ajax 3. The frequency of going over 9.5 corners for Ajax is 2 out of 5, for Galatasaray - 3 out of 5. In the odds for corner totals: over 9.5 is priced at 1.91, under at 1.80. Galatasaray is favored to win the corner count with odds of 1.73. Summing up the teams' stats, Galatasaray is expected to be more active near the opponent's goal, and a bet on Galatasaray to win the corner count seems logical. However, over 9.5 corners is also possible, considering both sides' attacking style and Galatasaray's frequency of exceeding this number.