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Ajax vs Excelsior

Netherlands Netherlands

Eredivisie Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
VS
06:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Ajax host Excelsior in the Eredivisie. Expect goals in this one — both sides have been finding the net. Recent numbers: Ajax at 2.09 goals for, 1.19 against; Excelsior at 2.03 for, 1.45 against. Head-to-head, Ajax have won 1 to Excelsior's 1, with 3 draws. They last met on Feb 1, 2026, ending 2:2. The numbers (1.94 xG vs 1.81) point toward Ajax. AI goal market prediction: Over 2.5, BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
Ajax
20%
Draws
40%
Excelsior
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

40% / Low Confidence
  • Ajax have won more games recently than Excelsior.
  • 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Regular Eredivisie form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 79%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 79%
Over 3.5 Goals 63%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79.4%
Ajax Clean Sheet 11%
Excelsior Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ajax Excelsior
Matches Played 32 29
Wins 17 13
Draws 9 8
Losses 6 8
Goals Scored 2.09 2.03
Goals Conceded 1.19 1.45
Expected Goals (xG) 1.94 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 1, 2026 Eredivisie
Excelsior vs Ajax
2:2
Nov 22, 2025 Eredivisie
Ajax vs Excelsior
1:2
Apr 24, 2024 Eredivisie
Ajax vs Excelsior
2:2
Aug 19, 2023 Eredivisie
Excelsior vs Ajax
2:2
Jan 29, 2023 Eredivisie
Excelsior vs Ajax
1:4

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Ajax 29 / 100
Excelsior 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Ajax Excelsior

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ajax Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Ajax's goal record stands at 91% scoring rate across 32 recent games.

H2H data points to 4.00 goals as a typical output.

Defensive concern: Excelsior conceded in 79% of 29 recent games.

Ajax went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Ajax VS Excelsior
3.13 Goals Scored 2.13
1.5 Goals Conceded 0.75
100% Over 1.5 75%
88% Over 2.5 75%
88% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Ajax

(Home)
05 Sept
Ajax
1 : 3
PSV
30 Aug
Telstar
0 : 4
Ajax
27 Aug
Ajax
5 : 3
Sion
20 Aug
Sion
2 : 4
Ajax
16 Aug
Ajax
2 : 2
Heerenveen
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Excelsior

(Away)
08 Sept
Nijmegen
2 : 2
Excelsior
05 Sept
Willem II
0 : 3
Excelsior
29 Aug
Excelsior
2 : 1
Sparta Rotterdam
15 Aug
Excelsior
1 : 2
PSV
07 Aug
Cambuur
0 : 4
Excelsior
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 AZ Alkmaar 6 5 1 0 17:6 16
2 PSV 5 4 1 0 18:6 13
3 Feyenoord 5 3 2 0 13:7 11
4 Excelsior 5 3 1 1 12:5 10
5 Twente 5 3 1 1 10:5 10
6 Sittard 5 3 1 1 11:9 10
7 G.A. Eagles 5 2 2 1 14:12 8
8 Ajax 4 2 1 1 9:5 7
9 Nijmegen 5 2 1 2 11:9 7
10 Groningen 5 2 1 2 11:12 7
11 Sparta Rotterdam 5 1 2 2 9:9 5
12 Heerenveen 5 1 2 2 7:9 5
13 Zwolle 5 1 1 3 6:10 4
14 Telstar 5 1 1 3 5:11 4
15 Utrecht 5 0 2 3 9:18 2
16 Willem II 5 0 2 3 5:14 2
17 Den Haag 5 0 1 4 6:14 1
18 Cambuur 5 0 1 4 6:18 1
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Europa League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs)
Relegation - Eredivisie (Relegation - Play Offs)
Relegation - Eerste Divisie 2027/2028 (Main)