Europa League: Ajax vs. Galatasaray Odds, Preview, and Picks (Jan 30)
There will be huge stakes at the Amsterdam Arena on Thursday, as Ajax and Galatasaray are fighting for their European futures. The Turkish visitors need a win to break into the top eight, while the Dutch hosts could also finish in the automatic spots if they claim maximum points and results go their way.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- How To Watch: Paramount+
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ajax | +150 |
| Draw | +300 |
| Galatasaray | +150 |
Match Preview
An interesting showdown is set for matchday eight in the Europa League on Thursday. Galatasaray come into the final round of matches aware that a victory would likely see them finish in the top eight places. However, despite avoiding defeat in all seven of their matches, the Turkish side have failed to win in each of their last three after playing out consecutive draws.
Ajax will have a slightly more nervy evening ahead. A win could yet see them finish in the top eight places, but they will be relying on favors from across Europe. However, they also need at least a point to mathematically assure a playoff finish. Ajax bring some poor recent form into this round after losing each of their last three matches.
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However, the Dutch side do have an impressive record against Turkish sides. Ajax have won eleven of their last 13 meetings against teams from Turkey across all competitions, which includes a 4-0 success against Besiktas earlier this season.
Contrastingly, Galatasaray have failed to win in their last five European matches against Dutch clubs since a 2-0 win over PSV in October 2001.
Ajax suffered defeat in their last home European match against Lazio, but they haven’t suffered successive home European defeats since 2009-10. Draws have been a common trend based on Galatasaray’s away matches, as eight of their last eleven have ended in ties.
Ajax vs. Galatasaray Picks
This is a challenging game to predict this week. However, Galatasaray’s attacking quality is reflected in the stat that they are the highest scorers in the Europa League. That dynamic ability in the final third could see them get over the line against Ajax on Thursday.
Free Pick:
- Galatasaray
