Ajax Amsterdam host Atalanta on the evening of Thursday 22 October 2026 at their home ground, in the second round of the UEFA Conference League. The match comes after Ajax’s 1-2 away defeat to Hajduk Split, while Atalanta suffered another away loss, 2-3 to AC Milan in Serie A. The predicted line-ups below are based on each team’s most recent official starting XI and may change due to injuries or rotation.
Match time and broadcast channels
The match will be played on Thursday 22 October 2026. Kick-off time in Morocco and Algeria: 20:00, and in Saudi Arabia and Egypt: 22:00. The match will be broadcast in the Middle East and North Africa on beIN SPORTS 5, and in Germany and Croatia on Arena Sport 4.
Ajax Amsterdam predicted line-up
Ajax are expected to start with a 4-3-3 formation, according to their most recent starting XI in the Groningen vs Ajax Amsterdam match on 18 October 2026 in the Eredivisie.
- Goalkeeper: Marc-André ter Stegen
- Defence: Rosa, Bouwman, De Jonge, Wijndal
- Midfield: Klaassen (captain), Sofyan Amrabat, Mokio
- Attack: Brandt, Marcos Leonardo, Oscar Gloukh
Atalanta predicted line-up
Atalanta are also expected to play with a 4-3-3 formation, based on their most recent starting XI in the AC Milan vs Atalanta match on 18 October 2026 in Serie A.
- Goalkeeper: Marco Carnesecchi
- Defence: Raoul Bellanova, Thomas Kristensen, Kolašinac, Bernasconi
- Midfield: Lazar Samardžić, Éderson, Mario Pašalić
- Attack: Charles De Ketelaere, Nikola Krstović, Jonathan Rowe
InfoSports stats
- Ajax scored 5 goals in their last Eredivisie match (a 5-2 win over Groningen).
- Atalanta conceded 3 goals in their last two away matches (against Milan and Juventus).
- Both teams lost in the first round of the UEFA Conference League (Ajax against Hajduk Split, and Atalanta won 3-1 against Pafos in the first round).
In the end, both line-ups remain predicted based on the latest official selections, with possible adjustments due to physical condition or technical decisions. The match is important for both teams to get back on track in the European competition.
