AJAX HOSTS OLYMPIAKOS IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SHOWDOWN

AMSTERDAM (Interstat) — AFC Ajax will host Olympiakos SFP B in a pivotal Champions League group stage match on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at Johan Cruyff Arena.

The Dutch side enters the contest with momentum from a crucial 2-1 road victory at Villarreal CF on Jan. 20. That result marked a positive turn for Ajax, which has struggled for consistency in Europe this campaign. Their other group stage results include a 4-2 win at Qarabag on Dec. 10, but also heavy losses to Chelsea FC (5-1), Inter Milan (2-0), Galatasaray (3-0) and Sport Lisboa e Benfica (2-0).

Olympiakos arrives in the Netherlands riding a wave of confidence after a stunning 2-0 home win over German powerhouse Bayer Leverkusen on Jan. 20. That victory highlighted a recent uptick in form for the Greek club, which has lost just once in its last five matches across all competitions. Prior to the Leverkusen upset, Olympiakos recorded wins over Marko (1-0), Panargeiakos APO (2-1) and AO Aigaleo (3-0) in domestic play.

However, Olympiakos’s European form has been mixed, featuring a narrow 4-3 loss to Real Madrid W and a 4-1 defeat at Panionios earlier in the season. Their defense will face a stern test against an Ajax attack that found its scoring touch in Spain last week.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match projects as a potential upset, with a final score of Olympiakos SFP B 2, AFC Ajax 1.

The matchup presents a stark contrast in European pedigree. Ajax, a four-time European champion, is looking to use its home pitch to climb the group table. Olympiakos, while a dominant force in Greece, seeks a landmark away result to solidify its surprising position in the competition.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time (1900 GMT).