Olympique de Marseille vs AFC Ajax, UEFA Champions League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Olympique de Marseille vs AFC Ajax Match Prediction & Analysis

With week two among us for Champions League play, two sides that had very poor starts against strong teams will try to make it up as they are already under pressure. 

Knowing that Marseille came off a tough loss against Real Madrid, where they couldn’t get any offense going, their opponents in Ajax, were completely outclassed by Inter Milan. 

Two sides that have faced off 5 times during past times, Marseille are the ones that remain undefeated with 2 wins plus three draws. This match will take place on October 1st at Stade Velodrome around 12:30 A.M. IST. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Olympique de Marseille Preview

Entering this match, Ajax will be under a whole lot of pressure as they were expected to make a deep run in this tournament. Up-front, Mika Godts, 7 progression passes received, did show some scoring chances last match, but they led to no avail later on. 

Someone who was trying from all over, he will need to show that same range with a little more accuracy entering this vital matchup. Knowing that he has veteran Davy Klaasen and Kenneth Taylor, 3 progression passes, by his side, this is a duo that should continue building pressure ahead. 

As Taylor, 3 tackles, also remains their best two-way piece, this is someone who has shown tremendous versatility to create tackles and clean up dribblers quickly. Seeing that Anton Gaaei, 3 blocks last match, and Ko Itakura will be in that back-end, goalie Viteslav Jaros should have a big day. 

Ajax Probable Starting Lineup - Viteslav Jaros(GK), Josip Sutalo(D), Anton Gaaei(D), Ko Itakura(D), Youri Baas(D), Kenneth Taylor(MD), Davy Klaasen(MD), Oscar Gloukh(MD), Steven Berghuis(FW), Wout Weghorst(FW), Mika Godts(FW)

AFC Ajax Preview

Looking at Marseille, they have a more than experienced squad to make a deep run and should show it once again. With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 4 progression passes received last match, continuing to be one of the best finishers this side has ever seen, he will be a key focal point once again. 

As Pierre-Emile Hojberg, 9 progression passes, has turned into a key midfielder who keeps delivering balls deep into the opposing territory, this match will require another big performance from him. 

Knowing that he leads that middle, Amine Gouri is another vital part that can keep switching in and out of as a striker or creator. With Angel Gomes doing a lot of the dribbling work, their defensive side is led by Leanordo Balerdi, 4 tackles. 

Marseille Probable Starting Lineup -  Geronimo Rulli(GK), Ulisses Garcia(D), Leonardo Balerdi(D), CJ Egan-Riley(D), Michael Murrilo(D), Angel Gomes(MD), Pierre-Emile Hojberg(MD), Amine Gouiri(MD), Bilal Nadir(MD), Mason Greenwood(FW), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang(FW). 

OLYMPIQUE DE MARSEILLE vs AFC AJAX
Winning Prediction

Given Marseille's experience with players like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mason Greenwood leading their attack, Ajax may have less hope, as their squad is not as suited for high-stakes situations. Since both teams possess very strong defenses, the match is predicted to be a tight 1-0 victory for Marseille.

Marseille to Win (1-0)

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