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UEFA Champions League Matchday 5 brings a clash between two European giants in AFC Ajax and Sport Lisboa e Benfica, both desperately seeking their first points in what has been a dismal campaign for each. Set to kick off on November 25, 2025, this encounter sees two teams at the bottom of the league phase standings, with pride and a faint hope of salvaging something from their European adventure at stake. Both sides have shown severe struggles, particularly in attack, making this a pivotal match to assess their European aspirations.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 12 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 12 |
| 3 | FC Internazionale Milano | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 12 |
| 4 | Manchester City FC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| 6 | Newcastle United FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 7 | Real Madrid CF | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| 8 | Liverpool FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 9 | Galatasaray SK | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| 10 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| 11 | FC Barcelona | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 12 | Chelsea FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 13 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 14 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 7 |
| 16 | Qarabağ Ağdam FK | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 17 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 18 | PSV | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 19 | AS Monaco FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 5 |
| 20 | Paphos FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 5 |
| 21 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 5 |
| 22 | Club Brugge KV | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 23 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| 24 | SSC Napoli | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 4 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 26 | Juventus FC | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 27 | Athletic Club | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| 28 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 3 |
| 29 | FK Bodø/Glimt | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 2 |
| 30 | SK Slavia Praha | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -6 | 2 |
| 31 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -7 | 2 |
| 32 | Villarreal CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 1 |
| 33 | FC København | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -8 | 1 |
| 34 | FK Kairat | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -9 | 1 |
| 35 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 0 |
| 36 | AFC Ajax | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -13 | 0 |
The 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League season has been unforgiving for both Ajax and Benfica:
- AFC Ajax: Position 36, Played 4, Won 0, Draw 0, Lost 4, Points 0. They’ve scored a mere 1 goal while conceding a staggering 14, resulting in a -13 goal difference.
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica: Position 35, Played 4, Won 0, Draw 0, Lost 4, Points 0. Benfica has managed 2 goals but conceded 8, giving them a -6 goal difference.
With both teams failing to register a single point after four matches, their chances of progressing are mathematically impossible or extremely remote, turning this fixture into a battle for pride and potentially a spot in the Europa League knockout stages, depending on the tournament’s specific format beyond the league phase.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2022 | UEFA Champions League | AFC Ajax | 0 - 1 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica |
| 23 Feb 2022 | UEFA Champions League | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 2 - 2 | AFC Ajax |
Looking back at their recent UEFA Champions League encounters from the 2021-2022 season, the history between these two teams has been close:
- March 15, 2022: AFC Ajax (Home) 0 – 1 Sport Lisboa e Benfica (Away)
- February 23, 2022: Sport Lisboa e Benfica (Home) 2 – 2 AFC Ajax (Away)
In their last two Champions League meetings, Benfica holds a slight edge with one win and one draw. The most recent match saw Benfica secure a 1-0 away victory at Ajax. These matches have shown moments of both defensive solidity and offensive flair, but their current form in the 2025-2026 campaign paints a drastically different picture.
Our Prediction
Given the abysmal scoring records of both teams in the current Champions League season – Ajax with 1 goal and Benfica with 2 goals from four matches each – it’s evident that offensive potency is severely lacking. Combined, they have scored just 3 goals in 8 games. This points strongly towards a low-scoring affair. Despite playing for pride, neither side has demonstrated the attacking prowess to suggest a goal-fest.
Our top betting tip for this Matchday 5 encounter is:
Under 2.5 Goals
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