Beyond their recent Champions League clashes, the two teams have only met twice before in official competition, dating back over 50 years. Competition Oct 12, 2022 4–2 Champions League Oct 4, 2022 1–6 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Jan 21, 1970 4–0 (AET) Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Dec 10, 1969 1–0
The most significant meetings between the two clubs occurred in the Group A stage of the 2022/23 season. Napoli outscored Ajax 10-3 across two matches, securing their place in the knockout rounds with two record-breaking performances. Napoli - Ajax
In the return fixture at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli confirmed their progression to the Round of 16. Goals from Hirving Lozano, Giacomo Raspadori, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Victor Osimhen secured a flawless record for the Italian side at that point in the competition. Head-to-Head Record Beyond their recent Champions League clashes, the two