Result
2:2
01/02/2026 at 06:15 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Eredivisie - Round 21
- Referee: Nagtegaal M. (Ned)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Africa | DStv Now, SupeSport ESPN 1 |
 Argentina | Disney+ |
 Brazil | Disney+ |
 Bulgaria | Ring, Voyo |
 Canada | Sportsnet+, Sportsnet World |
 Chile | Disney+ |
 Colombia | Disney+ |
 Germany | Sportdigital FUSSBALL |
 Greece | Nova Sports Prime |
 Israel | Sport 4 |
 Italy | Como TV |
 Japan | U-NEXT |
 Kenya | Gotv |
 Mexico | Disney+, ESPN 2 |
 Netherlands | Canal+, ESPN 3, ESPN Extra |
 Nigeria | SupeSport ESPN 1 |
 Peru | Disney+ |
 Poland | Polsat Sport 3 |
 Portugal | DAZN 1 |
 Romania | Prima Sport 3 |
 Slovakia | Arena sport 1 |
 Slovenia | Sport TV1 |
 South-africa | SupeSport ESPN |
 Switzerland | Sunrise TV, Sunrise TV |
 Turkey | S Sport+, Tivibu Spor 2 |
 United-kingdom | Premier Sports Player |
 Uruguay | Disney+ |
 Usa | ESPN App, ESPN+ |
 Venezuela | Disney+ |
 World | Triller TV+ |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.80 | 0.62 |
| Ball possession |
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| 48% | 52% |
| Total shots |
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| 11 | 9 |
| Shots on target |
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| 5 | 3 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 2 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 4 | 1 |
| Passes |
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| 80% (355/442) | 81% (397/488) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.80 | 0.62 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 1.50 | 0.39 |
| Total shots |
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| 11 | 9 |
| Shots on target |
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| 5 | 3 |
| Shots off target |
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| 4 | 5 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 6 | 6 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 5 | 3 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Headed goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 2 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 19 | 28 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 3 | 2 |
| Free kicks |
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| 5 | 12 |
| Passes |
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| 80% (355/442) | 81% (397/488) |
| Long passes |
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| 39% (26/67) | 42% (27/65) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 56% (58/103) | 58% (49/84) |
| Crosses |
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| 25% (4/16) | 14% (1/7) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.46 | 0.95 |
| Throw ins |
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| 18 | 22 |
| Fouls |
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| 12 | 5 |
| Tackles |
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| 50% (6/12) | 88% (14/16) |
| Duels won |
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| 34 | 48 |
| Clearances |
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| 17 | 19 |
| Interceptions |
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| 14 | 3 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 1 | 3 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 0.39 | 1.50 |
| Goals prevented |
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| -1.61 | -0.50 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 2)
- 21', 0 - 1, Godts M. ⚽, Bounida R. (A),
- 40', 0 - 2, Godts M. ⚽, Dolberg K. (A),
- 2nd Half (2 - 0)
- 62', Hansson E. ↓, de Regt G. ↑,
- 63', Sanches Fernandes D. ↓, Jonathans M. ↑,
- 63', Bergraaf J. ↓, Schouten L. ↑,
- 67', Dolberg K. ↓, Weghorst W. ↑,
- 67', Bounida R. ↓, Edvardsen O. ↑,
- 70', Schouten L. 🟨,
- 74', 1 - 2, Jonathans M. ⚽, de Regt G. (A),
- 79', 2 - 2, Zagre A. ⚽, de Regt G. (A),
- 80', Mokio J. ↓, Tomiyasu T. ↑,
- 80', Steur S. ↓, Johnson J. ↑,
- 89', Hartjes L. ↓, van Duinen M. ↑,
Chances of winning
Excelsior
23.3% | Draw
24.3% | Ajax
52.3% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Excelsior has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.7%)Ajax has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.2%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Excelsior than the current prediction. (-4.4%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Ajax than the current prediction. (+6.2%)Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Ajax could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
Excelsior - Ajax Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
4.07 ↓
(4.77) |
3.91 ↓
(3.92) |
1.81 ↑
(1.66) |
5.4%
(6.9%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
What is the prediction for Excelsior - Ajax?
Users Predictions:
26 users predict this event. Excelsior will win (votes: 3 - 11.5%). Ajax will win (votes: 20 - 76.9%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 11.5%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Ajax: 60.7% – 93.1%.Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- BTTS - yes (votes: 3 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- O/U 1.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- DC - Ajax (1.24) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Ajax will win (10 of 12 users predict this - 83.33%) 🥇 Gold Tip.Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 13 Selected Experts predict this event. Excelsior (votes: 2 - 15.4%). Ajax (votes: 11 - 84.6%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:2.
Preview Facts
- Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 13 and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Excelsior won 1.
- Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
- Excelsior may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- In this match, Ajax is considered a favorite.
- There will not play in Ajax: Itakura K.
(Injury)
- There are questionable in Excelsior: van Duinen M.
(Injury)
- There are questionable in Ajax: Berghuis S.
(Groin Injury)
- In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Excelsior won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 18:49. (average 1.1:2.9).
- Including home matches between the teams, Excelsior won 0 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 7:24. (average 0.9:3).
How many head-to-head matches has Excelsior won against Ajax?
Excelsior has won 1 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Ajax won against Excelsior?
Ajax has won 2 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Excelsior - Ajax were as follows:
22.11.2025
Ajax
-
Excelsior
1:2
24.04.2024
Ajax
-
Excelsior
2:2
19.08.2023
Excelsior
-
Ajax
2:2
29.01.2023
Excelsior
-
Ajax
1:4
16.10.2022
Ajax
-
Excelsior
7:1
Latest results of Excelsior
Dutch Eredivisie Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | PSV ✔ | 30 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 84:40 | 44 | 74 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 62:41 | 21 | 55 |
| 3 | Nijmegen | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 72:48 | 24 | 54 |
| 4 | Twente | 30 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 51:32 | 19 | 53 |
| 5 | Ajax | 30 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 57:37 | 20 | 51 |
| 6 | AZ Alkmaar | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 52:45 | 7 | 48 |
| 7 | Utrecht | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 49:36 | 13 | 44 |
| 8 | Heerenveen | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 53:50 | 3 | 44 |
| 9 | Groningen | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 42:37 | 5 | 42 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 35:49 | -14 | 42 |
| 11 | G.A. Eagles | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 50:45 | 5 | 36 |
| 12 | Sittard | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 44:55 | -11 | 36 |
| 13 | Zwolle | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 40:60 | -20 | 34 |
| 14 | FC Volendam | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 31:50 | -19 | 28 |
| 15 | Excelsior | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 31:51 | -20 | 28 |
| 16 | Telstar | 30 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 39:52 | -13 | 27 |
| 17 | NAC Breda | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 30:51 | -21 | 25 |
| 18 | Heracles | 30 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 34:77 | -43 | 19 |
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