Ajax vs Inter Milan Live, Preview, Lineup & Telecast Details | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

Ajax vs Inter Milan Match Overview

Ajax Amsterdam and Inter Milan face off in what promises to be a high-intensity opener in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League group stage. Ajax, returning to Champions League group games at the Johan Cruijff Arena after some seasons away, will want to reassert their European credentials. Inter Milan, meanwhile, come in as last season’s runners-up in the competition, carrying both expectations and pressure. Ajax have started their domestic campaign solidly, unbeaten, while Inter’s form has shown signs of wavering, especially following a dramatic 4-3 loss to Juventus.

Ajax vs Inter Milan Match Timing

• Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
• Kick-off Time: Around 20:00 local time (Amsterdam)
• Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam (Ajax’s home ground)

Ajax vs Inter Milan Head-to-Head Records

The two clubs have met only a few times in competitive matches. Inter have had the edge in many of those:

• In five previous encounters, Inter have won three, Ajax one, and one game was drawn.
• Their last meeting in the Champions League was in the 2005-06 round of 16, which Inter progressed in on aggregate.
• Ajax do well at home in recent domestic play, keeping clean sheets and scoring well, though their recent European home form has been mixed.

Players to Watch

• Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan): In good scoring form in Serie A; likely to be a focal point of Inter’s attack.
• Lautaro Martínez (Inter): His fitness is under question due to a back issue. If fit, can pose a major threat up front.
• Davy Klaassen (Ajax): Experience and leadership; tends to be reliable in midfield and has scored in recent matches.
• Mika Godts (Ajax): A younger forward who’s picked promising form, including in Ajax’s recent domestic games.
• Steven Berghuis (Ajax): Expected to be missing due to injury ahead of this match; his absence could influence how Ajax attacks.

Ajax vs Inter Milan Lineups

Here are the expected lineups based on current form and available team news. These are predictions and may change before kick-off.

Ajax (probable 4-2-1-3)

• GK: Vitezslav Jaros
• Defenders: Anton Gaaei, Ko Itakura, Youri Baas, Owen Wijndal
• Midfield: Davy Klaassen, Youri Regeer; Kenneth Taylor attacking
• Attack: Raul Moro; forwards Wout Weghorst and Mika Godts

Inter Milan (probable 3-5-2)

• GK: Yann Sommer
• Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni
• Wing-backs / Midfield: Denzel Dumfries, Petar Sucic, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Davide Frattesi, Federico Dimarco
• Forwards: Marcus Thuram; possibly Francesco Pio Esposito or Lautaro Martínez if fit

Ajax vs Inter Milan Match Predictions

• Match Result: Narrow win for Inter Milan, though Ajax may steal something at home (e.g. 2-3).
• Correct Score: 2-2 is plausible given both teams’ tendency to score and to concede.
• Goals Over/Under: Over 2.5 goals expected; both teams likely to score.
• Other Tips: Ajax to score first; at least one goal in the second half; corners could favor Ajax due to their attacking pressure at home.

Ajax vs Inter Milan Telecast Details

The match will be broadcast in multiple regions; depending on your location, different networks will cover it.

• In many European countries, the Champions League is shown on pay TV channels specific to the region’s UEFA broadcast rights.
• Online streaming: via UEFA’s digital platforms or the local rights-holder’s streaming service.
• For Amsterdam viewers, home television providers and sports channels will carry coverage (often with pre-match analyses, commentary in local language).
• If you’re outside Europe (Asia, Americas, etc.), check local broadcasters—often major sports broadcasters have rights for Champions League matches, and sometimes via cable or satellite or streaming apps.

This clash between Ajax and Inter Milan sets up to be one of the more compelling Champions League group openers: youthful energy vs established strength, attacking play vs defensive pedigree. While Inter could edge it, Ajax’s home advantage and hunger for European re-ascendancy make them dangerous. A high-scoring draw or a narrow Inter win seems the likeliest outcome.