Ajax vs Excelsior Prediction, Lineups & Odds
We’re confident that Ajax can beat Excelsior by a sizeable margin. Therefore, the betting prediction is to back the +102 about the favourite with a -1.5 goal Asian Handicap.
Expert Analysis
We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.
Key Ajax vs Excelsior stats:
We’re expecting a one-sided Eredivisie clash and our tip is to back Ajax at +102 to overcome a 1.5 handicap. We feel as though our winner can overcome their opponent by two goals.
If you want to take things a step further, you can back Ajax -2.5 and hope that they secure a margin of victory which is three goals or more.
Last Matches & H2H
Ajax approach this fixture after winning 2-1 in the Eredivisie against Twente. Brian Brobbey and Steven Bergwijn scored for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Excelsior won 4-0 in their previous match against Volendam. They managed to have 64% possession in this game, with Lance Duijvestijn, Lazaros Lamprou (2) and Troy Parrott on the scoresheet in this Eredivisie match at Van Donge and De Roo Stadion.
When Ajax last played Excelsior, it ended in a 2-2 scoreline at Van Donge and De Roo Stadion.
The previous 4 matches have seen a draw occur on one occasion. Ajax have won on three occasions and Excelsior have no victories.
Confirmed Lineups
Ajax (confirmed lineup): Geronimo Rulli, Devyne Rensch, Josip Sutalo, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Jorrel Hato, Benjamin Tahirovic, Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk, Kenneth Taylor, Mika Godts, Brian Brobbey, Steven Bergwijn.
Excelsior (confirmed lineup): Stijn van Gassel, Mimeirhel Benita, Siebe Horemans, Redouan El Yaakoubi, Arthur Zagre, Kenzo Goudmijn, Julian Baas, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Cisse Sandra, Lazaros Lamprou, Lance Duijvestijn.
Ajax vs Excelsior Prediction
Ajax Asian Hcp -1.5 @ +102
Ajax vs Excelsior Odds
Ajax are massive -275 favourites to win this Eredivisie game with the bookies and are regarded as 73% likely to win the match judging by the latest betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Excelsior are trading at +650.
The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market. BTTS Yes is available at -163 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
The Draw No Bet market is popular for Eredivisie matches, with the football betting sites offering Ajax at -800 and Excelsior are priced at +500 for the win.
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Full Time Result
1
-275
X
+425
2
+650
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Half Time Result
1
-125
X
+175
2
+550
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Double Chance
1X
-1000
12
-599
X2
+200
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
-163
No
+120
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Draw No Bet
1
-800
2
+500
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -1.5
+102
2 Hcp +1.5
-114
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
+187.5
Over 2.5
-250
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Total Corners
Under 10.5
-138
Over 10.5
-100
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Team Stats
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Full time Result
- 10 wins, 3 defeats and 7 draws in previous 20 matches
- 5 wins, 0 defeats and 5 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 2 wins, 12 defeats and 6 draws in previous 20 matches
- 0 wins, 8 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 16 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 16 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.35 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 3.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.65 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 14 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 15 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 10 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 4.8 corners awarded and 4.15 corners conceded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 4.5 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.95 corners awarded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 8.3 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 10 of the last 20 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 3.65 corners awarded and 6.6 corners conceded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 2.6 corners awarded and 7 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.25 corners awarded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 9.6 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 14 of the last 20 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 60% possession in the last 20 matches
- An average of 60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 17 of the last 20 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 45% possession in the last 20 matches
- An average of 44% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 20 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Ajax vs Excelsior team news.
Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Eredivisie squads.
Ajax vs Excelsior Lineups
Ajax Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Excelsior Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Ajax Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Excelsior Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Ajax Substitutes
- 3Anton Gaaei
- 10Chuba Akpom
- 18Jakov Medic
- 19Julian Rijkhoff
- 21B. van den
- 22Remko Pasveer
- 24Silvano Vos
- 25Borna Sosa
- 28Kian Fitz-Jim
- 47Tristan Gooijer
- 53Tom de Graaff
Excelsior Substitutes
- 5Casper Widell
- 11Oscar Uddenaes
- 15Noah Naujoks
- 16Sven Nieuwpoort
- 17Richie Omorowa
- 29Mike van Duinen
- 32Siem de Moes
- 38Pascal Kuiper
Previous Ajax Lineups
Previous Excelsior Lineups
The latest Ajax vs Excelsior lineups, including predicted lineups and confirmed starting 11s. Find out each team’s formation along with the substitutes.
Injuries & Suspensions
Ajax Injury Table
Excelsior Injury Table
We have injury news so you can get the list of player injuries, while suspensions are also flagged up which means a player is missing the next game.
Find out the squads on a team-by-team basis, with stats available for each player.
Eredivisie Table
Eredivisie 2023/2024
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 30 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 95:17 | 81 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 30 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 77:23 | 72 |
| 3 | FC Twente | 30 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 56:30 | 60 |
| 4 | AZ Alkmaar | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 59:35 | 55 |
| 5 | Ajax | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 63:56 | 48 |
| 6 | NEC Nijmegen | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 59:44 | 47 |
| 7 | FC Utrecht | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 43:41 | 45 |
| 8 | Go Ahead E. | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 44:39 | 42 |
| 9 | Sp. Rotterdam | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 45:43 | 40 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 50:56 | 36 |
| 11 | Fortuna Sittard | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 34:52 | 35 |
| 12 | Almere | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 30:48 | 33 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 40:58 | 32 |
| 14 | Heracles | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 40:62 | 32 |
| 15 | Excelsior | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 44:64 | 25 |
| 16 | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 29:50 | 24 |
| 17 | FC Volendam | 30 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 30:74 | 19 |
| 18 | SBV Vitesse | 30 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 22:68 | 17 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 47:8 | 43 |
| 2 | FC Twente | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 30:14 | 37 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 42:10 | 36 |
| 4 | AZ Alkmaar | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 36:14 | 32 |
| 5 | Ajax | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 34:19 | 29 |
| 6 | NEC Nijmegen | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 33:19 | 28 |
| 7 | FC Utrecht | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 28:22 | 26 |
| 8 | Go Ahead E. | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30:17 | 25 |
| 9 | Fortuna Sittard | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 26:19 | 25 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 29:25 | 21 |
| 11 | Heracles | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 25:30 | 21 |
| 12 | Sp. Rotterdam | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 22:24 | 17 |
| 13 | Excelsior | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 22:24 | 16 |
| 14 | RKC Waalwijk | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17:22 | 16 |
| 15 | Almere | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 16:25 | 15 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15:28 | 15 |
| 17 | FC Volendam | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 14:38 | 11 |
| 18 | SBV Vitesse | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 10:26 | 8 |
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