11 November 2018 at 13:30

17
Full Time
Referee: Serdar Gozubuyuk

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Ajax dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Excelsior1wins
3draws10 meetings
Ajax6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

5.1

Average goals per game

100%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 6.5%Draw 13.0%Away 87.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min13.007.001.12
Max17.008.001.18
Market favourite:Ajax · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market5.9%11.8%82.3%
Public market7.2%13.4%79.4%
Δ1.3%1.6%2.8%

Excelsior vs Ajax — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ajax
Result vs. Market: Ajax (87%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ExcelsiorHalf-time:02Ajax
13Shots29
3Shots on target12

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
01/02/26Excelsior2–2Ajax4.20/3.90/1.75
22/11/25Ajax1–2Excelsior1.36/5.53/7.20
24/04/24Ajax2–2Excelsior1.28/5.92/9.57
19/08/23Excelsior2–2Ajax9.68/6.35/1.23
29/01/23Excelsior1–4Ajax10.59/6.25/1.25
16/10/22Ajax7–1Excelsior1.05/13.29/30.70
13/04/19Ajax6–2Excelsior1.07/11.85/28.89
11/11/18Excelsior1–7Ajax15.32/7.67/1.15
14/12/17Ajax3–1Excelsior1.09/10.99/21.47
06/05/18Excelsior1–2Ajax8.25/5.13/1.32

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Excelsior

W 98D 101L 239
Over 2.561
Goals scored510

Away Record: Ajax

W 738D 212L 159
Over 2.565
Goals scored2738

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Ajax defeated Excelsior 7:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2018. Goals were scored by D. van de Beek 31′, L. Schöne 44′, D. van de Beek 48′, A. Messaoud 52′, K. Dolberg 58′, J. Schouten 71′ (o.g.), H. Ziyech 79′, David Neres 87′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Excelsior had 37% possession while Ajax held 63%. Excelsior had 13 shots (3 on target) compared to 29 (12 on target) for Ajax. Excelsior made 3 substitutions, Ajax made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Excelsior and Ajax — 8 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Excelsior
Ajax
Kick Off
31′
D. van de Beek

assist: D. Tadić

44′
L. Schöne
Half Time
46′
N. MazraouiR. Kristensen
48′
D. van de Beek

assist: R. Kristensen

A. Messaoud

assist: E. Ómarsson

52′
58′
K. Dolberg

assist: D. van de Beek

62′
F. de JongDavid Neres
71′
J. Schouten

Own Goal

R. KoolwijkM. Anderson
72′
74′
D. TadićK. Huntelaar
79′
H. Ziyech

assist: N. Tagliafico

L. BurnetR. van der Meer
84′
A. MessaoudD. Mahmudov
84′
87′
David Neres

assist: H. Ziyech

Full Time

Match Statistics

Excelsior had 37% possession against Ajax's 63%. Excelsior registered 13 shots (3 on target) while Ajax managed 29 (12 on target). Corner kicks: 2–15. Fouls committed: 5–4.

3Shots on Goal12
8Shots off Goal8
13Total Shots29
2Blocked Shots9
8Shots insidebox22
5Shots outsidebox7
5Fouls4
2Corner Kicks15
0Offsides2
37%Ball Possession63%
3Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves2
337Total passes561
266Passes accurate482
79%Passes %86%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Excelsior have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Ajax show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Excelsior

DLDLLL

Ajax

WLDWLD

Excelsior vs Ajax Head to Head Results

Excelsior and Ajax have met 19 times — Excelsior won 1, Ajax won 13, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 73 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.84 per match (20 for the home side, 53 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (74%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (74%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Excelsior are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–1 in 2022.

1

Excelsior

5

Drawn

13

Ajax

Goals: 20Goals: 53

Recent Meetings (19)

1 Feb 2026Excelsior2 – 2Ajax
22 Nov 2025Ajax1 – 2Excelsior
24 Apr 2024Ajax2 – 2Excelsior
19 Aug 2023Excelsior2 – 2Ajax
29 Jan 2023Excelsior1 – 4Ajax
16 Oct 2022Ajax7 – 1Excelsior
13 Apr 2019Ajax6 – 2Excelsior
6 May 2018Excelsior1 – 2Ajax
14 Dec 2017Ajax3 – 1Excelsior
19 Mar 2017Excelsior1 – 1Ajax
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026