Ajax vs Inter Prediction 17.09.2025
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Ajax vs Inter Prediction
Ajax vs Inter Prediction and Betting Tips for Wednesday’s Champions League clash at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Ajax are unbeaten this season, while Inter arrive with two defeats in a row. In this article, you’ll also discover Championship Predictions from XpertStats experts.
- Ajax kick off their Champions League campaign unbeaten this season
- Inter come in after back-to-back Serie A defeats
- Both clubs under new coaches: Heitinga for Ajax, Chivu for Inter
- Historic clash — a repeat of the 1972 European Cup final
Ajax’s story last year was almost cinematic. They looked destined to reclaim the Eredivisie title after beating PSV in March, but then froze under the spotlight and watched the trophy slip away. Francesco Farioli resigned, and in came John Heitinga, an Ajax man through and through. Now, with three wins at home already this season, the Dutch giants want to prove they belong back among Europe’s elite. Can Heitinga’s return really spark a renaissance, or will history repeat itself?
Key to Ajax’s revival are names like Kenneth Taylor, who bagged 15 goals last season, and new signing Oscar Gloukh, already used to Champions League pressure from his Salzburg days. Up front, Wout Weghorst may not have scored last weekend, but Mika Godts is on fire after a brace against PEC Zwolle. Ajax have a 100% home record this term, but the ghost of a 6-1 defeat to Napoli two years ago still lingers. European nights in Amsterdam haven’t always been kind.
Inter, meanwhile, are still nursing the wounds of a brutal 5-0 loss to PSG in last season’s final. That defeat ended Simone Inzaghi’s reign, with Cristian Chivu stepping in, a club legend, yes, but untested at this level. His early Serie A results have been a mixed bag: a 5-0 thumping of Torino, followed by losses to Udinese and Juventus. That 4-3 thriller in Turin showed promise in attack but also defensive cracks. It’s hard to say how this new-look Inter will settle under pressure.
Still, Inter have their weapons. Lautaro Martinez, last season’s hero with nine Champions League goals, remains their talisman, while Marcus Thuram is starting to click into gear. Add deadline-day signing Manuel Akanji at the back, and you’ve got a squad that can hurt anyone. They’ve beaten Ajax three times before in Europe, and they’re desperate to start strong this time. Even so, the Johan Cruyff Arena has a way of unsettling visiting giants. This one feels too close to call, but sparks are almost guaranteed.
All told, this clash has all the hallmarks of a thriller: Ajax unbeaten at home, Inter looking to bounce back, and both sides with coaches hungry to prove themselves. For neutrals, it’s a dream. For bettors, it’s a puzzle. No matter the outcome, the drama of European nights in Amsterdam is back. And yes, expect goals, the kind that make you forget to breathe for a second. That’s the magic of this game. That’s why we watch.
Ajax’s front line looks sharp, with Mika Godts finding form after scoring twice last week and Kenneth Taylor adding goals from midfield. At home, Ajax have scored seven in three games, and with Wout Weghorst’s aerial threat, they’ll create chances against anyone. On the other side, Inter’s firepower speaks for itself. Lautaro Martinez remains one of Europe’s most clinical forwards, and Marcus Thuram is already chipping in with goals. Despite Inter’s defensive strength last season, Chivu’s men have conceded seven in their last two matches, raising questions about stability at the back. Ajax, meanwhile, have kept just two clean sheets in their past four European home games, including a heavy defeat to Napoli. With both teams under new management, mistakes are likely, but so are attacking bursts. All signs point to both sides finding the net in what should be a wide-open Champions League encounter.
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