Excelsior vs Ajax - Match Preview & Prediction
1.3
Excelsior
Netherlands - Netherlands Eredivisie
Excelsior vs Ajax
Sunday - Feb 1st, 11:15 AM
2
Ajax
Predictions & Tips
70% Over 2.5 Goals
80% Over 1.5 Goals
75% BTTS
3.05 Goals / Match
4.66 Cards / Match
8.69 Corners / Match
Excelsior Information
Coming into this game, Excelsior has picked up 6 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 1.2 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 4 of those games. Excelsior has scored 6 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Excelsior has enjoyed playing at home recently, with the side currently unbeaten in 2 games.
Excelsior has put together a good run of form and has now gone 3 games without defeat.
Excelsior will be looking to keep up the momentum today against Ajax, having lost just 1 game from the last 5. They have won 1 and drawn 3
In the last 5 matches for Excelsior, 4 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 12 matches (60% of all matches) involving Excelsior has seen BTTS landing.
Ajax Information
Coming into this game, Ajax has picked up 11 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 2.2 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 3 of those games. Ajax has scored 11 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Ajax has enjoyed playing away from home recently, with the side currently unbeaten in 3 games.
Scoring is not an issue for Ajax when they play away from home. They have scored in the last 9 games they have played on the road. Can Excelsior stop this run?
Momentum is really building for Ajax as they have now gone 7 games without losing. They have won 3 of the last 5 games they have played.
It's possible we will see a couple of goals here, with the last 20 games for Ajax ending with 2 goals or more being scored.
Ajax is unbeaten in the last 5 games coming into this fixture against Excelsior, having won 3 and drawn 2. They have scored 11 goals in those 5 games.
In the last 5 matches for Ajax, 3 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 14 matches (70% of all matches) involving Ajax has seen BTTS landing.
It's likely that Ajax will score today, as they have netted in the last 11 games coming into this one and have scored 11 goals in the last five games.
Who Will Win
The home team is 24 % worse to the away team in terms of points per game
Head to Head Record
Total Matches: 17
88% Over 1.5 Goals
15/17 Matches
71% Over 2.5 Goals
12/17 Matches
53% Over 3.5 Goals
9/17 Matches
71% BTTS
12/17 Matches
0% Clean Sheets
Excelsior
29% Clean Sheets
Ajax
Goals Scored Who will score more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 108% worse than away team in terms of goals scored
| Scored Per Game | Excelsior | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 80% | 90% |
| Over 1.5 | 40% | 80% |
| Over 2.5 | 0% | 30% |
| Over 3.5 | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 10% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Excelsior | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Scored in 1H | 50% | 125% |
| Scored in 2H | 50% | 83% |
| Scored in Both Halves | 30% | 40% |
| Scored Average 1H | 0.60 | 1.50 |
| Scored Average 2H | 0.60 | 1.00 |
Recent Form
SBV Excelsior
Recent: 3 Wins / 4 Draws / 3 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | d l w w l w l d d d | 1.3 |
| Home | l w l w d | 1.4 |
| Away | d w l d d | 1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| AVG | 2.80 | 2.60 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 12.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Conceded | 16.00 | 7.00 | 9.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| CS | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| FTS | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| xG | 1.24 | 1.30 | 1.19 |
| xGA | 1.75 | 1.65 | 1.84 |
AFC Ajax
Recent: 6 Wins / 2 Draws / 2 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | w w d w w l d w w l | 2 |
| Home | w w d w l | 2 |
| Away | w d w l w | 2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| AVG | 4.20 | 3.00 | 5.40 |
| Scored | 25.00 | 11.00 | 14.00 |
| Conceded | 17.00 | 4.00 | 13.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| CS | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| FTS | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| xG | 1.93 | 2.11 | 1.79 |
| xGA | 1.51 | 1.28 | 1.70 |
Goals Conceded Who will concede more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 6% better than away team in terms of goals conceded
| Scored Per Game | Excelsior | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 80% | 70% |
| Over 1.5 | 50% | 60% |
| Over 2.5 | 10% | 10% |
| Over 3.5 | 10% | 10% |
| Cleansheets | 20% | 30% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Excelsior | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| 1H Clean Sheet | 80% | 80% |
| 2H Clean Sheet | 30% | 30% |
| Conceded Average 1H | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Conceded Average 2H | 1.00 | 1.30 |
Who will score first? (Based on last 10 matches)
40%
Scored first in 4 / 10
70%
Scored first in 7 / 10
| 10 Minutes | Excelsior | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 11% | 7% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 4% | 17% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 11% | 5% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 11% | 12% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 14% | 14% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 14% | 14% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 11% | 12% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 14% | 10% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 11% | 10% |
| 15 Minutes | Excelsior | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 11% | 21% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 14% | 7% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 18% | 17% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 21% | 24% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 14% | 14% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 21% | 17% |
| Scored (10 min) | Excelsior | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 8% | 4% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 8% | 28% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 8% | 8% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 8% | 16% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 25% | 8% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 0% | 8% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 0% | 16% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 25% | 4% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 17% | 8% |
| Scored (15 min) | Excelsior | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 8% | 28% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 17% | 12% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 25% | 20% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 8% | 12% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 8% | 20% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 33% | 8% |
| Conceded (10 min) | Excelsior | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 13% | 12% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 0% | 0% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 13% | 0% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 13% | 6% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 6% | 24% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 25% | 24% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 19% | 6% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 6% | 18% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 6% | 12% |
| Conceded (15 min) | Excelsior | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 13% | 12% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 13% | 0% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 13% | 12% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 31% | 41% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 19% | 6% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 13% | 29% |
Number of Cards How many cards will there be?
3.4
Cards / Match
Sum of bookings per match between Excelsior and Ajax
1.9 / Match
Booked / Match
1.5 / Match
Booked / Match
| Match Cards | Excelsior | Ajax | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 60% | 80% | 70% |
| Over 3.5 | 30% | 60% | 45% |
| Over 4.5 | 20% | 30% | 25% |
| Over 5.5 | 10% | 20% | 15% |
| Over 6.5 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Team Cards | Excelsior | Ajax | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cards For Average | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Over 0.5 For | 100% | 80% | 90% |
| Over 1.5 For | 40% | 50% | 45% |
| Over 2.5 For | 30% | 20% | 25% |
| Over 3.5 For | 20% | 0% | 10% |
| Cards Against | Excelsior | Ajax | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Against | 80% | 90% | 85% |
| Over 1.5 Against | 40% | 70% | 55% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 20% | 50% | 35% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 0% | 20% | 10.005% |
First Half / Second Half Cards
| Half Cards | Excelsior | Ajax | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Cards For Average | 0.5 | 0.44 | 0.225 |
| 2H Cards For Average | 1.3 | 1.11 | 1.205 |
| 1H Total Cards AVG | 1 | 1.22 | 1.11 |
| 2H Total Cards AVG | 2.2 | 2.78 | 2.49 |
| 1H Had More Cards % | 20% | 22% | 21% |
| 2H Had More Cards % | 60% | 67% | 43.5% |
| Over X 1H/2H Cards | Excelsior | Ajax | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Over 0.5 Cards For | 50% | 33% | 41.5% |
| 2H Over 0.5 Cards For | 80% | 78% | 79% |
| 1H Total Under 2 | 60% | 67% | 63.5% |
| 2H Total Under 2 | 40% | 33% | 36.5% |
| 1H is 2~3 Total Cards | 40% | 33% | 36.5% |
| 2H is 2~3 Total Cards | 40% | 22% | 31% |
| 1H Total Over 3 | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| 2H Total Over 3 | 20% | 44% | 32% |
Number of Corners How many corner kicks will there be?
8.4
Corners / Match
Average Corner Kicks per match between Excelsior and Ajax
3.9 / Match
Corners Earned
4.5 / Match
Corners Earned
| Match Corners | Excelsior | Ajax | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 6.5 | 90% | 80% | 85% |
| Over 7.5 | 80% | 70% | 75% |
| Over 8.5 | 70% | 60% | 65% |
| Over 9.5 | 60% | 40% | 50% |
| Over 10.5 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Over 11.5 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Over 12.5 | 20% | 10% | 15% |
| Over 13.5 | 20% | 10% | 15% |
| Over 14.5 | 20% | 10% | 15% |
| First Half | Excelsior | Ajax | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| FH Average | 49 | 37 | 43 |
| FH Over 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| FH Over 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.5 |
| FH Over 6 | 3 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Second Half | Excelsior | Ajax | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2H Average | 55 | 50 | 52.5 |
| 2H Over 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| 2H Over 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 2H Over 6 | 4 | 3 | 3.5 |
Team Corners Corners Earned / Against
| Team Corners | Excelsior | Ajax | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corners Earned / Match | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.20 |
| Corners Against / Match | 6.5 | 4.8 | 5.65 |
| Over 2.5 For | 80% | 90% | 85% |
| Over 3.5 For | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Over 4.5 For | 50% | 40% | 45% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 90% | 70% | 80% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 80% | 70% | 75% |
| Over 4.5 Against | 70% | 50% | 60% |
Shots, Offsides, Fouls & more
| Team Shots | Excelsior | Ajax | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots / Match | 11.3 | 16.4 | 13.85 |
| Shots Conversion Rate | 11% | 15% | 13.00% |
| Shots On Target / M | 3.8 | 7.6 | 5.70 |
| Shots Off Target / M | 7.5 | 8.8 | 8.15 |
| Shots Per Goal Scored | 9.42 | 6.56 | 7.99 |
| Team Shots Over 10.5 | 50% | 90% | 70% |
| Team Shots Over 11.5 | 50% | 80% | 65% |
| Team Shots Over 12.5 | 40% | 80% | 60% |
| Team Shots Over 13.5 | 20% | 80% | 50% |
| Team Shots Over 14.5 | 20% | 80% | 50% |
| Team Shots Over 15.5 | 20% | 50% | 35% |
| Team Shots On Target 3.5+ | 50% | 90% | 70% |
| Team Shots On Target 4.5+ | 30% | 80% | 55% |
| Team Shots On Target 5.5+ | 20% | 70% | 45% |
| Team Shots On Target 6.5+ | 10% | 60% | 35% |
| Offside Stats | Excelsior | Ajax | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offsides / Match | 3 | 4 | 3.50 |
| Over 2.5 Offsides | 6 | 6 | 6.00 |
| Over 3.5 Offsides | 3 | 6 | 4.50 |
| Misc Stats | Excelsior | Ajax | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls Committed / Match | 12.3 | 9 | 10.65 |
| Fouled Against / Match | 8.9 | 10.1 | 9.50 |
| Average Possession | 46% | 60% | 53% |
Past Matches
22nd November 2025
Ajax 1Excelsior 2
24th April 2024
Ajax 2Excelsior 2
19th August 2023
Excelsior 2Ajax 2
29th January 2023
Excelsior 1Ajax 4
16th October 2022
Ajax 7Excelsior 1
13th April 2019
Ajax 6Excelsior 2
11th November 2018
Excelsior 1Ajax 7
6th May 2018
Excelsior 1Ajax 2
14th December 2017
Ajax 3Excelsior 1
19th March 2017
Excelsior 1Ajax 1
29th October 2016
Ajax 1Excelsior 0
21st February 2016
Ajax 3Excelsior 0
20th September 2015
Excelsior 0Ajax 2
8th March 2015
Ajax 1Excelsior 0
21st December 2014
Excelsior 0Ajax 2
26th February 2012
Excelsior 1Ajax 4
3rd December 2011
Ajax 4Excelsior 1
Team Player List
Casper Widell 
Arthur Zagre 
Nolan Martens 
Zach Booth 
Irakli Yegoian 
Szymon Włodarczyk 
Stefan Mitrović 
Vitezslav Jaros 
Raul Moro 
Bertrand Traoré 
Lucas Rosa 
Anton Gaaei 
Oscar Gluh 
Ko Itakura 
Ahmetcan Kaplan 
Josip Šutalo 
James McConnell Which Players Will Score?
Top Scores - Excelsior
Who Will Get Booked?
Cards Given - Excelsior
Cards Given - Ajax
Cards Per 90 Mins
Cards / 90 - Excelsior
Do-Young Yun
|
0.93 AVG |
Stijn Middendorp
|
0.91 AVG |
|
0.77 AVG |
Emil Hansson
|
0.54 AVG |
|
Stan Hendrikx
|
0.36 AVG |
FT Result Odds
| FT Result | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Betfair | Betsson | Cashpoint | CloudBet | Coral | Dafabet | HKJC | Interwetten | Ladbrokes | MelBet | Pinnacle | Sbo | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 | bwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Draw | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Ajax |
Double Chance Odds
| Double Chance | 10Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Pinnacle | Sbo | Unibet | WilliamHill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior | |||||||
| Draw | |||||||
| Ajax |
Over/Under Odds
Both Teams To Score Odds
| Both Teams To Score | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Pinnacle | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1.53 | 1.56 | 1.51 | 1.53 | 1.57 | 1.56 | 1.53 | 1.53 |
| No | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.39 | 2.30 | 2.45 | 2.35 | 2.30 | 2.37 |
BTTS 1st Half Odds
BTTS 2nd Half Odds
Over/Under 1st Half Odds
Over/Under 2nd Half Odds
Result 1st Half Odds
Result 2nd Half Odds
Team To Score First Odds
Clean Sheet Home Odds
| Clean Sheet - Home | 10Bet |
|---|---|
| Yes | 5.50 |
| No | 1.11 |
Clean Sheet Away Odds
| Clean Sheet - Away | 10Bet |
|---|---|
| Yes | 3.10 | >
| No | 1.33 |
Win To Nil Odds
| Win To Nil | bet365 |
|---|---|
| Excelsior | 9.00 |
| Ajax | 3.50 |
Corners 1x2 Odds
Corners Over Under Odds
Netherlands Eredivisie 2025/2026 Table
| Pos | Team | GF | GA | GD | Pts | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV Eindhoven | 61 | 25 | 36 | 53 | 4.3 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 51 | 29 | 22 | 39 | 4 |
| 3 | Nijmegen Eendracht Combinatie | 52 | 34 | 18 | 38 | 4.3 |
| 4 | AFC Ajax | 39 | 26 | 13 | 37 | 3.25 |
| 5 | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | 34 | -7 | 35 | 2.9 |
| 6 | Alkmaar Zaanstreek | 36 | 35 | 1 | 32 | 3.38 |
| 7 | FC Twente | 31 | 24 | 7 | 31 | 2.62 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 28 | 26 | 2 | 31 | 2.57 |
| 9 | PEC Zwolle | 30 | 43 | -13 | 26 | 3.48 |
| 10 | Fortuna Sittard | 30 | 34 | -4 | 25 | 3.2 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 31 | 30 | 1 | 24 | 3.21 |
| 12 | FC Utrecht | 29 | 26 | 3 | 23 | 2.89 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 20 | 35 | -15 | 22 | 2.75 |
| 14 | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | 33 | -3 | 21 | 3.32 |
| 15 | FC Volendam | 21 | 35 | -14 | 17 | 2.8 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 23 | 34 | -11 | 16 | 2.71 |
| 17 | SC Telstar | 25 | 37 | -12 | 16 | 2.95 |
| 18 | Heracles Almelo | 28 | 52 | -24 | 14 | 4 |
