Ajax vs Galatasaray: UEFA Europa League Predictions & Betting Tips 30/01/2025
Ajax and Galatasaray should be among the 24 remaining teams when the Europa League’s league phase concludes on Thursday. The Turkish side are already assured of at least a play-off spot, while the hosts still need a result here to make absolutely sure of making the play-off knockout round.
The hosts could have entered matchday 8 in a much more comfortable position, pushing for a top-eight finish and automatic progression to the round of 16. However, a surprising 1-0 defeat to RFS on matchday 7 has left them looking over their shoulders. That said, it would take an unlikely sequence of results elsewhere to see them crash out of the competition.
Still, Ajax will want to take control of their fate, and if history is any indicator, this match presents an ideal opportunity to get back to winning ways. They’ve faced Turkish opposition 13 times, winning 11 of those encounters.
That impressive record should give them confidence, particularly at the Johan Cruyff Arena, where they’ve won 14 of their last 16 matches (D1, L1).
Ajax’s strong home form sets the stage for an explosive clash, particularly as Galatasaray arrive unbeaten in their last 20 matches across all competitions, a run that includes 17 wins.
The visitors are also undefeated in this competition (W3, D4). Victory here would guarantee automatic progression to the last 16 and ensure they finish the league phase unbeaten—two incentives that will surely drive the Turkish side.
Galatasaray’s success has been built on their attack, which has plundered 18 goals in the group phase—the best record in the tournament. However, while they certainly know how to score, they’ve also been open at the back, conceding 14 goals.
That kind of imbalance suggests this should be a wide-open contest, with plenty of chances at both ends.
Betting Tips: Mika Godts Anytime Scorer; Victor Osimhen Anytime Scorer; Over 2.5 & Goal/Goal
30/01 21:00 Ajax – Galatasaray Mika Godts Anytime Scorer @ 3.80; Victor Osimhen Anytime Scorer @ 2.20; Over 2.5 & Goal/Goal @ 1.55 (Betano)
This one has all the makings of a goal-fest, with goals expected at both ends, given how both teams attack and defend.
With goals expected, there’s plenty of value in exploring various goal markets.
Mika Godts Anytime Scorer @ 3.80
Ajax’s shock defeat to RFS last time out dented their hopes of automatic progression, so they’ll be fired up for a response. Their strong record against Turkish opposition makes Galatasaray the ideal opponents for a morale-boosting result to wrap up the league phase.
Given the visitors’ porous defence, Ajax should have no trouble carving out scoring opportunities, and if anyone can take advantage, it’s Mika Godts.
The 19-year-old prodigy is Ajax’s joint-top scorer in the tournament with three goals, two of which came in a dominant 4-0 win against Besiktas on matchday 1. Another outing against Turkish opposition to wrap up the league phase will be the perfect stage for him to shine, and we expect him to get on the scoresheet here.
Ajax vs Galatasaray - Mika Godts Anytime Scorer @ 3.80
Ajax vs Galatasaray - Mika Godts Anytime Scorer @ 3.80Victor Osimhen Anytime Scorer @ 2.20
On the other side, Galatasaray’s attack has been their biggest weapon, with 18 goals in seven Europa League matches and we should witness their firepower here again.
Victor Osimhen has been at the heart of that attack, scoring 12 goals in 15 matches this season, including four in his last three Europa League outings.
With Ajax expected to push forward, the Nigerian striker should get his share of opportunities to score, and in his current form, backing him to score makes plenty of sense.
Ajax vs Galatasaray - Victor Osimhen Anytime Scorer @ 2.20Ajax vs Galatasaray - Victor Osimhen Anytime Scorer @ 2.20Over 2.5 & Goal/Goal @ 1.55
All signs point to a high-scoring clash with goals at both ends, making the Over 2.5 & Both Teams to Score combo bet at 1.55 odds on Betano an excellent value bet for this Europa League showdown.
Ajax vs Galatasaray - Over 2.5 & Goal/Goal @ 1.55Ajax vs Galatasaray - Over 2.5 & Goal/Goal @ 1.55For even bigger returns, combine all three selections—Godts to score, Osimhen to score, and Over 2.5 & Both Teams to Score—using Betano’s Bet Builder for a massive 8.00 odds.
Ajax vs Galatasaray: Bet Builder - Mika Godts Anytime Scorer; Victor Osimhen Anytime Scorer; Over 2.5 & Goal/Goal @ 8.00Ajax vs Galatasaray: Bet Builder - Mika Godts Anytime Scorer; Victor Osimhen Anytime Scorer; Over 2.5 & Goal/Goal @ 8.00Possible Lineups:
- Ajax: Pasveer; Gaaei, Sutalo, Rugani, Baas; Fitz-Jim, Henderson, Taylor; Traore, Godts, Akpom
- Galatasaray: Muslera; Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Kutlu; Yilmaz, Mertens, Akgun; Osimhen
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