Excelsior vs Ajax Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Excelsior vs Ajax Prediction: 1-2

Excelsior vs Ajax in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 11:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 1, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.

Our prediction is supported by key Excelsior vs Ajax stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.

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Recent Form Insights

Excelsior's Last Match – FC Twente vs Excelsior

Excelsior will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 0-0 Netherlands Eredivisie draw with FC Twente on January 24. In that match, Excelsior saw 35% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 0 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
FC Twente	65%	9 (4)	1.19	74
Excelsior	35%	4 (0)	0.99	23

Ajax's Last Match – Ajax vs Olympiacos

Ajax will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 UEFA Champions League defeat at the hands of Olympiacos on January 28. In that match, Ajax recorded 63% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Ajax	63%	6 (4)	1.83	46
Olympiacos	37%	6 (3)	0.54	43

Excelsior vs Ajax Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Excelsior are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Ajax average 2.5 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Excelsior to win: @5.25

Draw: @4

Ajax to win: @1.6

Excelsior Fixtures

Ajax Fixtures