Eredivisie
Ajax vs Excelsior
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Johan Cruijff Arena
Ajax vs Excelsior Prediction & Stats - Eredivisie 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Ajax vs Excelsior carries real history into this round of the Eredivisie.
The two sides meet on 19/09 (Saturday) at Johan Cruijff Arena, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the Ajax vs Excelsior prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Ajax vs Excelsior
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Ajax vs Excelsior call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 19-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Ajax the side to beat, with roughly 74% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Eredivisie odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Ajax Preview
Ajax reach this fixture 6 match into their Eredivisie. Here is where Ajax stand:
In this competition
4 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2.17 points per game
19 scored, at 3.17 a game
7 conceded, at 1.17 a game
Ajax, season-wide
9 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Davy Klaassen, 4 goals
Most assists: Steven Berghuis, 3 assists
Recent results — Ajax
25/10/2026 11:45
22/10/2026 15:00
18/10/2026 10:45
15/10/2026 12:45
10/10/2026 15:00
Excelsior: how they are travelling
Excelsior come in 6 matches into their Eredivisie.
Here is what Roodzwarten have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1.67 points per game
13 scored, at 2.17 a game
7 conceded, at 1.17 a game
Roodzwarten, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: David Garden, 3 goals
Most assists: Irakli Yegoian, 4 assists
Recent results — Roodzwarten
25/10/2026 07:15
16/10/2026 14:00
11/10/2026 10:45
19/09/2026 14:00
13/09/2026 06:15
The head-to-head favours Ajax
Recent meetings have tended to go Ajax's way against Excelsior.
From 18 match(es):
Ajax: 13 win(s)
Excelsior: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 4
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Ajax vs Excelsior prediction.
Form comparison Ajax vs Excelsior
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Ajax
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
D
W
|
2.17 |
| Home |
D
D
W
L
D
|
1.33 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 33% | 100% |
| Goals | 4.33 | 4.67 | 4 |
| Scored | 3.17 | 2.67 | 3.67 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 2 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.54 | 2.68 | 2.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.42 | 1 |
Away Team
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
L
|
1.67 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
D
L
L
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.26 | 1.62 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.58 | 1.31 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Ajax vs Excelsior
Match: Ajax vs Excelsior
Competition: Eredivisie
Date: Saturday, 19/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena
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Stats
The statistics for Ajax vs Excelsior that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4.17
League: 3.93
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 73%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 93%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 80%
Cards
3.33
League: 2.75
Corners
13.33
League: 10.62
Home Team
Ajax
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
D
W
|
2.17 |
| Home |
D
D
W
L
D
|
1.33 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 33% | 100% |
| Goals | 4.33 | 4.67 | 4 |
| Scored | 3.17 | 2.67 | 3.67 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 2 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.54 | 2.68 | 2.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.42 | 1 |
Away Team
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
L
|
1.67 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
D
L
L
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.26 | 1.62 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.58 | 1.31 |
Corners
10.33 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
Ajax received +9% more corners than Excelsior in the Eredivisie
9.5 / Match
Sparta Rotterdam
(3)
Groningen
(4)
NEC
(4)
Excelsior
(9)
Willem II
(14)
Fortuna Sittard
(11)
PSV
(1)(4)
Fortuna Sittard
(1)
Heerenveen
(3)
Groningen
(0)
Ajax
(5)
Utrecht
(4)
NEC
(6)
Willem II
Cards
2.17 / Match
+45% Cards / Match
Ajax received +45% more cards than Excelsior in the Eredivisie
1.5 / Match
Sparta Rotterdam
(2)
Groningen
(2)
NEC
(2)
Excelsior
(1)
Willem II
(0)
Fortuna Sittard
(5)
PSV
(3)(2)
Fortuna Sittard
(1)
Heerenveen
(0)
Groningen
(2)
Ajax
(2)
Utrecht
(3)
NEC
(1)
Willem II
Goals Scored
3.17 / Match
+46%
Ajax is +46% better in terms of goals scored
2.17 / Match
Sparta Rotterdam
(2)
Groningen
(5)
NEC
(1)
Excelsior
(2)
Willem II
(5)
Fortuna Sittard
(5)
PSV
(1)(0)
Fortuna Sittard
(0)
Heerenveen
(1)
Groningen
(2)
Ajax
(1)
Utrecht
(2)
NEC
(3)
Willem II
Goals Conceded
1.17 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
1.17 / Match
Sparta Rotterdam
(1)
Groningen
(2)
NEC
(1)
Excelsior
(2)
Willem II
(1)
Fortuna Sittard
(1)
PSV
(3)(1)
Fortuna Sittard
(4)
Heerenveen
(5)
Groningen
(2)
Ajax
(2)
Utrecht
(2)
NEC
(0)
Willem II
Eredivisie Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Feyenoord
|
10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 11 | 21 | 24 | 2.4 |
| 2 |
Ajax
|
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 2.1 |
| 3 |
PSV
|
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 2 |
| 4 |
Twente
|
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 2 |
| 5 |
AZ
|
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 2 |
| 6 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 1.8 |
| 7 |
Heerenveen
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Groningen
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 15 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Go Ahead Eagles
|
10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 1.4 |
| 10 |
Cambuur
|
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 11 |
Utrecht
|
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 27 | -10 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 12 |
NEC
|
10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 18 | -1 | 11 | 1.1 |
| 13 |
Excelsior
|
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 19 | -3 | 11 | 1.1 |
| 14 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 24 | -7 | 9 | 0.9 |
| 15 |
PEC Zwolle
|
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 23 | -12 | 8 | 0.8 |
| 16 |
Telstar
|
10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 21 | -9 | 6 | 0.6 |
| 17 |
ADO Den Haag
|
10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 23 | -10 | 6 | 0.6 |
| 18 |
Willem II
|
10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 32 | -22 | 2 | 0.2 |
Odds
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