Ajax vs Excelsior Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Ajax welcome Excelsior to Johan Cruijff Arena on 19 September 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Netherlands Eredivisie schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Ajax favour an offensive setup focused on creating chances.
Excelsior rely on proactive attacking football.
Recent Form
Ajax
WDW
Excelsior
WLW
Ajax are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Likewise, Excelsior continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Recent Form Home/Away
Ajax (Home)
D
Excelsior (Away)
W
Ajax's strongest performances have come in away fixtures.
Excelsior show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Ajax
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Excelsior
--+
Ajax continue to show resilience at the back. The back line has been performing reliably.
In contrast, Excelsior's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Ajax (Home)
-
Excelsior (Away)
+
Ajax's clean sheet record is significantly stronger in away fixtures.
A rare pattern, with Excelsior defending far better away from home.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Ajax
++-
Excelsior
+++
Ajax have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
In contrast, Excelsior's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Ajax (Home)
+
Excelsior (Away)
+
Ajax's fixtures are far more entertaining at home than away.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Excelsior.
Scoring Consistency
Ajax
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Excelsior
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Ajax show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Likewise, Excelsior have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Ajax (Home)
+
Excelsior (Away)
+
There is little difference in Ajax's scoring output across venues.
Excelsior's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
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Ajax vs Excelsior Video Content
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Ajax vs Excelsior Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Ajax scores after every 7.6 shots, while Excelsior gets averagely 13.7 shots in a game.
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Ajax vs Excelsior Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Ajax fielded the below lineup in the last match against Telstar: ter Stegen; Henrique, Janse, Bouwman, Gaaei; Gloukh, Mokio, Klaassen, Berghuis; Brandt; Arokodare
In their last match against Sparta Rotterdam starting lineup of Excelsior was the following: van Gassel; Janssen, Plug, Widell, Meissen; Van Vianen, Yegoian, Hartjes; Thorsteinsson, Garden, Sliti
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