The Facts
- This match features a clash between a top-table contender and a mid-table team (ranked 4th in the Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Playoffs and 7th in the Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Playoffs).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ajax won 1.
- Ajax is in solid form heading into this fixture (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
- Performances by Excelsior have been somewhat unpredictable lately (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
- Excelsior could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Ajax holds a commanding advantage according to the oddsmakers.
- Confirmed absences for Ajax: Adingra S. (Foot Injury) Bouwman A. (Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Ajax: Blind D. (Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Excelsior: Naujoks N. (Inactive).
- In the last 18 head-to-head meetings, Ajax has recorded 12 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with a goal aggregate of 51:20 (averaging 2.8:1.1 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Ajax against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with 25:11 goals (averaging 2.8:1.2 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18:6 | 12 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 25:7 | 18 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 24:10 | 14 | 16 |
| 4 | Twente | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15:7 | 8 | 16 |
| 5 | Ajax | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 21:9 | 12 | 14 |
| 6 | Sittard | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:14 | -1 | 13 |
| 7 | Excelsior | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15:9 | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | Groningen | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15:13 | 2 | 11 |
| 9 | G.A. Eagles | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 16:14 | 2 | 10 |
| 10 | Heerenveen | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | 2 | 9 |
| 11 | Nijmegen | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:13 | -1 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10:17 | -7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:12 | -7 | 5 |
| 14 | Cambuur | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10:19 | -9 | 5 |
| 15 | Utrecht | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11:24 | -13 | 5 |
| 16 | Zwolle | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:20 | -14 | 4 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7:17 | -10 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6:20 | -14 | 2 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: )
Eredivisie (Relegation)
Relegation ~ Eerste Divisie
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