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Villarreal vs Ajax: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Tuesday, 20 January, 2026 14:00
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Last 6 Matches
Villarreal
VS
Ajax
4/6 (67%)
Victories
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
4/6 (67%)
0.20
PPG
0.00
1.83
Avg Goals Scored
0.83
1.33
Avg Goals Conceded
1.67
33%
BTTS %
50%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.83
Avg xG
0.82
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Expected Points not available for this match.
1.67
xG [Total: 2.98]
1.31
2
Yellow Cards [Total: 5]
3
5
Corners [Total: 9]
5
2
Offsides [Total: 4]
2
12
Fouls [Total: 25]
14
5
Shots on Goal [Total: 10]
5
In this exciting UEFA Champions League 2025-2026 - Qualifying rounds matchup, Villarreal will take on Ajax as part of the 2025-2026 season in UEFA Champions League. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-01-20 at 2026-01-20 in the famous Estadio de la Cerámica.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Villarreal, and the visiting side, Ajax. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-20
Time: 20:00
Location: Estadio de la Cerámica
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Villarreal vs Ajax Football 20 Jan, 2026 14:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 2 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Dominant Chance Creation
Villarreal create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
-
Physical Battle Expected
High card rate in recent matches — expect aggressive, physical encounter with 4+ cards
Comprehensive betting trends for Villarreal vs Ajax, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Villarreal(2 trends)
- High xG PerformanceRecent8/8100%Villarreal create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 8 of their last 8 UEFA Champions League (Home) matches
- Not WinRecent6/875%Villarreal have not won in 6 of their last 8 UEFA Champions League (Home) matches
Ajax(2 trends)
- Efficient ScoringRecent8/989%Ajax efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 8 of their last 9 UEFA Champions League (Away) matches
- High ScoringRecent7/978%Ajax score 2+ goals per match in 7 of their last 9 UEFA Champions League (Away) matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Ajax(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredRecent8/989%Both teams scored in 8 of their last 9 UEFA Champions League (Away) matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Ajax(3 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsRecent9/9100%Over 2.5 goals in their last 9 UEFA Champions League (Away) matches
- Over 2.5 GoalsRecent15/1979%Over 2.5 goals in 15 of their last 19 UEFA Champions League matches
- High ScoringRecent7/978%Ajax score 2+ goals per match in 7 of their last 9 UEFA Champions League (Away) matches
Offensive trends suggest potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Villarreal(3 trends)
- Undefeated at HTRecent13/1776%Villarreal are undefeated at half time in 13 of their last 17 UEFA Champions League matches
- Not WinRecent6/875%Villarreal have not won in 6 of their last 8 UEFA Champions League (Home) matches
- Undefeated at HTRecent6/875%Villarreal are undefeated at half time in 6 of their last 8 UEFA Champions League (Home) matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Villarreal(1 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent6/875%Villarreal scored 1+ goals in 6 of their last 8 UEFA Champions League (Home) matches
Ajax(1 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent8/989%Ajax scored 1+ goals in 8 of their last 9 UEFA Champions League (Away) matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Ajax(1 trends)
- Many CardsRecent7/978%Ajax receive 2+ cards in 7 of their last 9 UEFA Champions League (Away) matches
Villarreal disciplined play balances Ajax aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Villarreal(1 trends) — avg 4.3 (-12% below league)
- Few CornersRecent13/1681%Villarreal win 4 or fewer corners in 13 of their last 16 UEFA Champions League matches
Low corner activity in recent matches -
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Villarreal vs Ajax
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Villarreal is stronger in the second half (17 vs 13).
⚡ Final Stage: Villarreal is stronger in the final minutes (8 vs 5).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚡ Final Stage: Villarreal is stronger in the final minutes (8 vs 5).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Villarreal
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.4
Pressure
0.16
✈️ Ajax
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.04
Pressure
0.12
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Villarreal - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
17
Avg. Goals per Match
0.85
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
✈️ Ajax - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Villarreal - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
9
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
9
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
4
✈️ Ajax - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
7
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
5
Killer Goals
12
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
5
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
5
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
8
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
4
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Villarreal shows superior performance after the break (17 vs 13 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Villarreal winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Villarreal excels in the closing minutes (8 vs 5 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Villarreal scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Villarreal has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Villarreal handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.357
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.043
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.003 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.015
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Villarreal):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Ajax):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Villarreal vs Ajax Head-to-head statistics for Tue 20 Jan, 2026 @ 14:00 UEFA Champions League
Villarreal vs Ajax: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Villarreal and away matches for Ajax
Number of goals
Number of goals
Villarreal
Under
Over
Ajax
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
40%
4
60%
6
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Villarreal
Ajax
Yes
40%
4
60%
6
No
60%
6
40%
4
1X2
1X2
Villarreal
Ajax
1
50%
5
20%
2
X
10%
1
20%
2
2
40%
4
60%
6
Double Chance
Double Chance
Villarreal
Ajax
12
90%
9
80%
8
1X
60%
6
40%
4
X2
50%
5
80%
8
Total Goals
Total Goals
Villarreal
Ajax
0-1
10%
1
0%
0
2-3
40%
4
70%
7
4+
50%
5
30%
3
Total Corners
Total Corners
Villarreal
Under
Over
Ajax
Under
Over
7.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Villarreal
Ajax
Yes
30%
3
10%
1
No
70%
7
90%
9
1X2 HT - FT
1X2 HT - FT
Villarreal
Ajax
HT 1 - FT 1
40%
4
10%
1
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
50%
5
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT X - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
xG(xGa)
xG(xGa)
Villarreal
Ajax
xG
1.57
1.01
xGa
1.38
1.81
Number of goals
Number of goals
Villarreal
Under
Over
Ajax
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Villarreal
Ajax
Yes
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2
1X2
Villarreal
Ajax
1
50%
5
20%
2
X
30%
3
20%
2
2
20%
2
60%
6
Double Chance
Double Chance
Villarreal
Ajax
12
70%
7
80%
8
1X
80%
8
40%
4
X2
50%
5
80%
8
Total Goals
Total Goals
Villarreal
Ajax
0-1
80%
8
70%
7
2-3
20%
2
20%
2
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Villarreal
Ajax
Yes
70%
7
30%
3
No
30%
3
70%
7
Number of goals
Number of goals
Villarreal
Under
Over
Ajax
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Villarreal
Ajax
Yes
30%
3
40%
4
No
70%
7
60%
6
1X2
1X2
Villarreal
Ajax
1
40%
4
20%
2
X
20%
2
40%
4
2
40%
4
40%
4
Double Chance
Double Chance
Villarreal
Ajax
12
80%
8
60%
6
1X
60%
6
60%
6
X2
60%
6
80%
8
Total Goals
Total Goals
Villarreal
Ajax
0-1
50%
5
50%
5
2-3
30%
3
30%
3
4+
20%
2
20%
2
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Villarreal
Ajax
Yes
50%
5
20%
2
No
50%
5
80%
8
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
Villarreal
Ajax
Played:
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Wins
0
0
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 0 | 1 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.4 | 2 | |
| Goals Conceded | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2.4 | 12 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Corners | 2.5 | 5 | 2.7 | 8 | 2.6 | 13 |
| Fouls | 12 | 24 | 12.7 | 38 | 12.4 | 62 |
| Offsides | 0.5 | 1 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.6 | 3 |
| Shots | 12.5 | 25 | 12.7 | 38 | 12.6 | 63 |
| Shots on Goal | 3.5 | 7 | 2.3 | 7 | 2.8 | 14 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Draws | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Losses | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | |
| Goals Conceded | 2.3 | 7 | 4.5 | 9 | 3.2 | 16 |
| Yellow Cards | 2.3 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2.2 | 11 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Corners | 5 | 15 | 3.5 | 7 | 4.4 | 22 |
| Fouls | 13.7 | 41 | 9 | 18 | 11.8 | 59 |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Shots | 6.3 | 19 | 7 | 14 | 6.6 | 33 |
| Shots on Goal | 2 | 6 | 1.5 | 3 | 1.8 | 9 |
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