Bet on Villarreal CF vs AFC Ajax on Football

Ajax are favored to win with odds of 1.41 compared to Villarreal at 2.87 in this UEFA Champions League clash. Ajax have shown stronger recent form in the league phase with a 1-0-5 record, while Villarreal sit at 0-1-5, making the Dutch side the clear betting favorite with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match kicks off at 8:00 PM UTC on January 20, 2026, which corresponds to 9:00 PM CET for European viewers and 3:00 PM EST for North American audiences.

The match will be played at Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal, Spain, the home stadium of Villarreal CF with a capacity of approximately 23,500 seats.

Ajax are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.41 based on their superior league phase performance and recent momentum. Villarreal's struggles in the Champions League with only one win in six matches make them significant underdogs, while Ajax's 1-0-5 record demonstrates their competitive edge in this competition.

In their recent head-to-head encounters, these teams have had competitive matchups in European competitions. Ajax's current form advantage and Villarreal's defensive vulnerabilities in the Champions League suggest the Dutch side will be favored, though Villarreal have shown resilience in domestic LaLiga play with recent victories over Alaves and Getafe.