Seeking to avoid a fifth straight Champions league defeat, Ajax Amsterdam hosts Benfica Wednesday at Johan Cruijff arena. Both clubs are winless in group play and facing elimination from the competition despite storied histories-Ajax having won the Champions League four times [[2]]. The match, set for a 12:45 AM EST kickoff and broadcast on SCTV and Vidio, represents a critical juncture for both sides as they attempt to salvage something from their European campaigns.
headlinez.news – Ajax Amsterdam and Benfica will clash on matchday five of the 2025/2026 Champions League at Johan Cruijff ArenA on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:45 AM EST, with live coverage on SCTV and Vidio.
Both teams find themselves at the bottom of their Champions League group, desperately seeking a result to salvage their European campaigns. Ajax currently sits in third place, while Benfica is just above them, with neither side having secured a single point through their first four matches. Ajax has managed to find the back of the net only once so far.
Ajax has endured a turbulent season marked by a managerial change and inconsistent performances. The Amsterdam club has lost its last three games, conceding seven goals while scoring just two.
Benfica, meanwhile, has shown more resilience, performing competitively in domestic play. They currently hold third place in their league with 25 points and remain undefeated. Under the guidance of Jose Mourinho, Benfica has only suffered one defeat in their last five matches, a narrow loss to Bayer Leverkusen.
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Predicted Lineups
Table of Contents
Ajax coach John Heitinga speaks to his players during the Champions League match between Ajax vs Galatasaray in Amsterdam, November 6, 2025. (c) AP Photo/Patrick Post
Ajax Amsterdam (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Dahl, Otamendi, A Silva, Dedic; Rios, Barreiro; Ausenes, Sudakov, Schjelderup; Pavlidis.
Manager: Fred Grim.
Benfica (4-2-3-1): Pasveer; Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Alders; Regeer, Taylor; Edvardsen, Gloukh, Godts; Dolberg.
Manager: Jose Mourinho.
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Head-to-Head and Recent Form
Porto player Jakub Kiwior battles Benfica’s Dodi Lukebakio for the ball during a Liga Portugal match. (c) AP Photo/Miguel Angelo Pereira
5 Most Recent Meetings
- March 16, 2022 Ajax 0-1 Benfica
- February 24, 2022 Benfica 2-2 Ajax
- November 8, 2018 Benfica 1-1 Ajax
- October 24, 2018 Ajax 1-0 Benfica
- July 27, 2014 Benfica 0-1 Ajax
5 Most Recent Matches for Ajax Amsterdam
- November 23, 2025 Ajax 1-2 Excelsior (L)
- November 9, 2025 Utrecht 2-1 Ajax (L)
- November 6, 2025 Ajax 0-3 Galatasaray (L)
- November 1, 2025 Ajax 1-1 Heerenveen (D)
- October 26, 2025 Twente 2-3 Ajax (W)
5 Most Recent Matches for Benfica
- November 22, 2025 Atletico CP 0-2 Benfica (W)
- November 10, 2025 Benfica 2-2 Casa Pia (D)
- November 6, 2025 Benfica 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen (L)
- November 2, 2025 Guimaraes 0-3 Benfica (W)
- October 30, 2025 Benfica 3-0 Tondela (W)
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Score Prediction
Wout Weghorst after scoring a penalty during the Champions League match between Chelsea vs Ajax, Thursday, October 23, 2025. (c) AP Photo/Alastair Grant
Ajax Amsterdam’s defense has proven vulnerable, failing to record a clean sheet in their last five outings. This is a significant concern as they seek their first Champions League points of the season.
Benfica, under Jose Mourinho, has been defensively solid, boasting three clean sheets in their last five games. Upfront, Benfica can rely on Vangelis Pavlidis to provide a goal-scoring threat.
Predicted Score: Ajax Amsterdam 1-2 Benfica.
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Match Details, Broadcast Information, and Streaming Links
- Ajax vs Benfica
- Johan Cruijff ArenA
- Wednesday, November 26, 2025
- 12:45 AM EST
- Live Broadcast: SCTV
- Live Streaming: Vidio
- Streaming Link: Click here
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