Ajax vs Olympiacos: Prediction, facts and betting tips for the friendly match - July 18, 2026
As part of their pre-season preparations, Ajax and Olympiacos will face each other on Saturday, July 18. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:30 CET, and here's my betting pick for the match.
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Ajax vs Olympiacos: Match preview
Ajax will soon begin their UEFA Conference League qualifying campaign. They finished fifth last season but defeated Utrecht over two legs to earn a chance to qualify for European competition. In the second qualifying round, they will face Vojvodina. As part of their preparations for the competitive campaign, Ajax have played three friendly matches, recording one win, one defeat and one draw. They will continue balancing qualifying fixtures with further friendlies. The new Eredivisie season gets underway in early August, with Ajax set to begin their league campaign on August 9.
Olympiacos also have European qualification ahead of them, although they will be aiming to reach the UEFA Champions League. The team finished second in the league last season, collecting 66 points from 32 matches. They will now attempt to secure a place in Europe's premier club competition. The Greek side are currently preparing through a series of friendly matches. They have already played two, winning one and drawing the other. Their remaining pre-season schedule includes matches against Fortuna Sittard, Ajax, Antwerp and AZ Alkmaar. Their new domestic season is not scheduled to begin until late August, with a match against Atromitos on August 22.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Ajax are unbeaten in their last two matches, as are Olympiacos.
- Ajax will compete in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers, while Olympiacos will play in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
- The last meeting between these sides came in January this year, when the Greek club claimed a 2-1 victory.
Prediction
Ajax and Olympiacos appear to be at a similar level in terms of both form and squad quality. I expect both teams to find the net, so my recommendation is to back both teams to score.
