19 August 2023 at 14:30

22
Full Time
Referee: D. Higler

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: 7.3%

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 10.3%Draw 15.7%Away 81.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min9.006.001.18
Max10.046.561.27
Over 2.5: 77.5%Under 2.5: 27.8%
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 market9.6%14.7%75.8%
Public market9.5%14.6%75.9%

Excelsior vs Ajax — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Ajax (81%)

Result differed from 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:11Ajax
13Shots15
2Shots on target8

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

Excelsior and Ajax drew 2:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2023. Goals were scored by B. Brobbey 25′, S. Horemans 45′, N. Agrafiotis 48′, D. Klaassen 72′. Excelsior had 32% possession while Ajax held 68%. Excelsior had 12 shots (2 on target) compared to 15 (8 on target) for Ajax. Expected goals: Excelsior 1.46 — Ajax 3.09. Excelsior made 5 substitutions, Ajax made 4. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Brian Brobbey 41′).

Match Events

Key match events between Excelsior and Ajax — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Excelsior
Ajax
Kick Off
25′
B. Brobbey

assist: Carlos Forbs

VAR
41′Goal cancelled
Half Time
46′
A. Salah-EddineO. Wijndal
N. Agrafiotis

assist: L. Lamprou

48′
59′
B. van den BoomenK. Taylor
S. SeymorM. Benita
60′
N. AgrafiotisR. Omorowa
60′
60′
Carlos ForbsD. Klaassen
72′
D. Klaassen

assist: M. Kudus

C. DriouechD. Sanches Fernandes
74′
S. HoremansS. Nieuwpoort
74′
N. NaujoksO. Uddenäs
86′
90′
J. MedićK. Hlynsson
Full Time

Match Statistics

Excelsior had 32% possession against Ajax's 68%. Excelsior registered 12 shots (2 on target) while Ajax managed 15 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 4–10. Fouls committed: 7–7.

2Shots on Goal8
5Shots off Goal5
12Total Shots15
5Blocked Shots2
11Shots insidebox12
1Shots outsidebox3
7Fouls7
4Corner Kicks10
0Offsides5
32%Ball Possession68%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves0
280Total passes628
186Passes accurate533
66%Passes %85%
1.46expected_goals3.09

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 14, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 77 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.05 per match (19 for the home side, 58 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 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–1 in 2022.

1

Excelsior

4

Drawn

14

Ajax

Goals: 19Goals: 58

Recent Meetings (19)

1 Feb 2026Excelsior2 – 2Ajax
22 Nov 2025Ajax1 – 2Excelsior
24 Apr 2024Ajax2 – 2Excelsior
29 Jan 2023Excelsior1 – 4Ajax
16 Oct 2022Ajax7 – 1Excelsior
13 Apr 2019Ajax6 – 2Excelsior
11 Nov 2018Excelsior1 – 7Ajax
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