Eredivisie · Season 2018
Match Events
assist: D. Tadić
assist: R. Kristensen
assist: E. Ómarsson
assist: D. van de Beek
Own Goal
assist: N. Tagliafico
assist: H. Ziyech
Match Statistics
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.
Excelsior vs Ajax Head to Head Results
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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.
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Head-to-Head Record
Ajax dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 13.00 | 7.00 | 1.12 |
| Max | 17.00 | 8.00 | 1.18 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 5.9% | 11.8% | 82.3% |
| Public market | 7.2% | 13.4% | 79.4% |
| Δ | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
Excelsior vs Ajax — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2625/26 | Excelsior | 2–2 | Ajax | 4.20/3.90/1.75 |
| 22/11/2525/26 | Ajax | 1–2 | Excelsior | 1.36/5.53/7.20 |
| 24/04/2423/24 | Ajax | 2–2 | Excelsior | 1.28/5.92/9.57 |
| 19/08/2323/24 | Excelsior | 2–2 | Ajax | 9.68/6.35/1.23 |
| 29/01/2322/23 | Excelsior | 1–4 | Ajax | 10.59/6.25/1.25 |
| 16/10/2222/23 | Ajax | 7–1 | Excelsior | 1.05/13.29/30.70 |
| 13/04/1918/19 | Ajax | 6–2 | Excelsior | 1.07/11.85/28.89 |
| 11/11/1818/19 | Excelsior | 1–7 | Ajax | 15.32/7.67/1.15 |
| 14/12/1717/18 | Ajax | 3–1 | Excelsior | 1.09/10.99/21.47 |
| 06/05/1817/18 | Excelsior | 1–2 | Ajax | 8.25/5.13/1.32 |
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
Away Record: Ajax
Data: football-data.co.uk
API data: 11 May 2026