Eredivisie giants Ajax will wrap up their pre-season with a friendly against UEFA Europa Conference League giants, Olympiacos on Friday afternoon.
While this match is a final tune-up for Ajax, it will be Olympiacos’ first of at least three friendlies with more against Mechelen and Italian giants AS Roma before their season starts.
Ajax Preparing for Europa League Challenge | Home Win = 2.25
Ajax, under new manager Francesco Farioli, have been active in pre-season as they prepare for the Europa League second qualifying round on July 25. The Dutch side has already played three friendlies this summer and will face Al-Wasl before taking on Olympiacos less than 24 hours later.
Their pre-season began with a narrow 1-0 loss to PEC Zwolle, but they bounced back impressively with a 4-0 victory over Sint-Truiden and a 2-1 win against Rangers. Ajax will aim to continue this positive momentum against Olympiacos as they gear up for their competitive matches. The Dutch giants will face Vojvodina in a two-legged tie, starting in Amsterdam on July 25.
Olympiacos Looking to Build on European Success | Away Win = 2.70
Olympiacos, fresh off their historic Europa Conference League victory over Fiorentina, are gearing up for their new season. The Greek side, led by Jose Luis Mendilibar, will begin their league campaign in mid-August and have already secured a spot in the Europa League group stage, unlike their opponents.
Despite finishing third in the Greek Super League last season, Olympiacos have high ambitions for the upcoming season. They are set to play more friendlies, after this one against Ajax, as they prepare for their league opener against Volo NFC on August 16.
Key Players & Team News:
For Ajax, several key players are expected to feature in the friendly, including Kenneth Taylor and Jorrel Hato, who have shown good form in pre-season. Farioli will use this match to assess his squad and finalize his starting lineup for the upcoming Europa League qualifiers.
Olympiacos will rely on experienced players like Kostas Fortounis, who played a crucial role in their Europa Conference League win. Mendilibar will look to integrate new signings and give playing time to young talents as he prepares his team for the new season.
Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.40
There are no records of Ajax and Olympiacos having faced each other, making this friendly an interesting encounter for both sides. | Main Market: GG/NG (Yes) = 1.52
Ajax's recent form in pre-season has been promising winning the last 2 of 3 friendly games they’ve played, as they look to continue their winning streak. | Main Market: Double Chance (Home) = 1.38
Olympiacos, on the other hand, will be eager to test their squad against a strong European opponent after ending last season with 3 wins and a draw in their last 5 games including their European success. | Double Chance (Away) = 1.51
You can check out the Ajax vs Olympiacos Pre-season friendly on MSport here.
