Ajax vs Galatasaray Prediction & Betting Tips (30 January)

Ajax can no longer hope to qualify directly for the 8th finals of this Europa League. The training based in Amsterdam today occupies the 16th row of the ranking with 2 points ahead of 25th place. It all started well for Jordan Henderson's teammates who have lost none of their first 4 games 3 wins and 1 draw. On the other hand, they displayed their shortcomings in the last 3 days with reverse against the Real Sociedad 2-0, Lazio 1-3 and RFS last week 1-0. In the fight with the PSV to win the title in the league, Ajax has just chained 4 victories in a row Almere City, Sparta Rotterdam, Waalwijk and Heerenveen and did not play last weekend. 9th in this league Europa with a point behind 8th place, Galatasaray hopes to access the 8th finals directly.

The Stambouliotes have not yet lost since the start of the competition 3 victories and 4 draws. On the other hand, they advanced in slow motion in the last 3 days with points sharing against Alkmaar 1-1, Malmö 2-2 and Dynamo kyiv last week 3-3. On the national scene, Galatasaray impresses and caracole at the top of the Super Lig with 6 units ahead of their dolphin. Always undefeated, Victor Osimhen's partners put an end to a series of 5 victories by drawing in Hatayspor 1-1. Last weekend, they received Konyaspor to come.

For this meeting, Ajax must do without the sparingly used defender Wijndal as well as the long-term absentees Tahirovic and Axel Dongen, injured. In addition, midfielder Klaassen is not qualified for this phase of the C3 league. The good news comes from the return of starting defender Hato from suspension. In the middle, take place the former Liverpool captain Henderson and the influential Taylor (3 goals and 2 assists in C3). In the offensive domain, Bertrand Traoré (2 goals in C3), Godts (3 goals in C3) and Brobbey could be renewed but Berghuis, Weghorst and Akpom are also available. This winter, full-back Rensch left the club to join Roma.

As for Galatasaray, the important striker Icardi and the starting midfielder Gabriel Sara, on the flank, are still missing. In addition, Hungarian striker Sallai is not registered in C3 while attacking midfielder Ziyech is awaiting departure. On the attacking front, Victor Osimhen (4 goals in C3), who scored against Dynamo kyiv, should take his place. He could still be supported by Mertens and Akgun (5 goals in C3).