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As Ajax Amsterdam prepares to host Excelsior Rotterdam on September 19, 2026, recent form suggests a competitive matchup in the Dutch Eredivisie. Both teams arrive with similar momentum, having each secured three victories in their last five outings. However, Ajax’s home advantage and their track record in Amsterdam are significant factors to consider.
Ajax has displayed consistent attacking prowess, which has contributed to their solid home record. Their ability to control possession and create scoring opportunities will be pivotal against Excelsior. The home side’s tactical approach typically emphasizes high pressing and swift transitions, which could exploit any defensive vulnerabilities in Excelsior’s setup.
Excelsior, while resilient and effective in recent matches, faces an uphill battle. The visitors’ strategy often revolves around disciplined defending and quick counterattacks. However, they must remain cautious against Ajax’s dynamic forwards.
Bookmakers favor Ajax with odds of 1.34 for a home win, reflecting their strong probability of 72.6% based on our model. The predicted outcome suggests a 2-0 victory for the hosts, but as always in football, surprises can occur, and a close contest is anticipated. Bet responsibly.
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| Ajax 69% |
Draw 17.3% |
Excelsior 13.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.38 | 5.50 | 6.75 | |
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1.33 | 5.40 | 7.50 | |
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1.39 | 5.49 | 7.26 | |
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1.37 | 5.5 | 6.73 | |
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1.35 | 5.4 | 6.6 |
Latest Results
| 12.09.26 Fortuna Sittard – Ajax Amsterdam – 1:5 05.09.26 Ajax Amsterdam – PSV Eindhoven – 1:3 30.08.26 SC Telstar – Ajax Amsterdam – 0:4 27.08.26 Ajax Amsterdam – FC Sion – 5:3 20.08.26 FC Sion – Ajax Amsterdam – 2:4 |
08.09.26 NEC Nijmegen – Excelsior Rotterdam – 2:2 05.09.26 Willem II – Excelsior Rotterdam – 0:3 29.08.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – Sparta Rotterdam – 2:1 15.08.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – PSV Eindhoven – 1:2 07.08.26 Leeuwarden Cambuur – Excelsior Rotterdam – 0:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.02.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – Ajax Amsterdam – 2:2 22.11.25 Ajax Amsterdam – Excelsior Rotterdam – 1:2 24.04.24 Ajax Amsterdam – Excelsior Rotterdam – 2:2 19.08.23 Excelsior Rotterdam – Ajax Amsterdam – 2:2 29.01.23 Excelsior Rotterdam – Ajax Amsterdam – 1:4 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17:6 | 11 | 16 |
| 2 | PSV | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18:6 | 12 | 13 |
| 3 | Twente | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:5 | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Feyenoord | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13:7 | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | Ajax | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14:6 | 8 | 10 |
| 6 | Excelsior | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12:5 | 7 | 10 |
| 7 | Sittard | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:14 | -2 | 10 |
| 8 | G.A. Eagles | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15:13 | 2 | 9 |
| 9 | Groningen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12:13 | -1 | 8 |
| 10 | Nijmegen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | -1 | 7 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9:9 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Heerenveen | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:9 | -2 | 5 |
| 13 | Zwolle | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:10 | -4 | 4 |
| 14 | Telstar | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:11 | -6 | 4 |
| 15 | Cambuur | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9:18 | -9 | 4 |
| 16 | Utrecht | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9:18 | -9 | 2 |
| 17 | Willem II | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5:14 | -9 | 2 |
| 18 | Den Haag | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6:16 | -10 | 1 |
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