Ajax Amsterdam vs Excelsior Prediction: It Has Been A Dismal Season For Both Teams Seeking Redemption!

Ajax Amsterdam will welcome Excelsior at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in the 31st round of the Eredivisie. 

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Ajax Amsterdam vs. Excelsior, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: WLDWD

The mini break couldn't have come at a better time for John van 't Schip and his team, who were reluctantly under the spotlight for their erratic performance against archrivals Feyenoord, suffering their biggest-ever defeat (6-0) in the 197th iteration of the Klassieker.

However, a narrow 2-1 victory against FC Twente at the Johan Cruijff ArenA a week later was enough to calm down the tempers of their already fuming supporters, who have had to witness their four-time European champions endure a catastrophic season both on and off the field. The Amsterdammers have achieved two wins in their last six league matches, though suffering one defeat during this run should still see a bit of confidence lurking in the camp.

With 48 points accumulated from 30 matches, Ajax Amsterdam still find themselves lurking in an unfamiliar position in the Eredivisie standings, as they occupy fifth place with one point separated from sixth-placed NEC Nijmegen. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Rulli; Sutalo, Kaplan, Hato; Rensch, Mannsverk, Tahirovic, Taylor; Godts, Bergwijn; Brobbey

Excelsior

Form: WLLLD

While this may appear to be a silver lining for Excelsior to seize the opportunity and salvage something from Ajax Amsterdam's dismal season, Marinus Dijkhuizen's team comes into this match dragging an eight-match winless run behind them in this fixture. 

The Kralingers last league match was against FC Volendam at the Stadion Woudestein, where they managed to bag themselves three points following a resounding 4-0 victory. This triumph was crucial in their bid for survival this season considering they find themselves entangled in a relegation scrap with five points seperating them from the drop zone, and not only that, but it halted an 11-match winless run in the league (L9, D2).

With 25 points accumulated from 30 matches, Eredivisie occupies the 15th spot in the Eredivisie standings, one point ahead of the relegation play-offs and a significant 23 points behind their opponents in this impending encounter. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Van Gassel; Benita, Horemans, Yaakoubi, Zagre; Goudmijn, Baas; Fernandes, Duijvestijn, Lamprou; Omorowa

Match Facts

• Ajax Amsterdam are currently on a 12-match unbeaten run when playing at home in the Eredivisie.
• Excelsior have lost nine of their last 12 matches in the Eredivisie.
• Ajax Amsterdam averages 2.27 goals per game when playing at home, and Excelsior averages 1.47 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 24 meetings, Ajax Amsterdam have won 18 times, Excelsior have won 2 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 70-24 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam. 

Expert Betting Tips

Ajax Amsterdam realizes that securing a top-three finish in the season is out of reach, with only four games remaining. However, they aim to vie for either a fourth- or fifth-place spot. Their objective in this match is to prolong their winning streak in the league to two matches and continue their unbeaten streak against their upcoming opponents, spanning nine matches.

Despite being favored in front of their home crowd, where they have remained undefeated in their last twelve matches, we are inclined to think that both teams will score. This anticipation arises from the home team's defensive vulnerabilities, having kept just one clean sheet in their last 18 matches. Moreover, in five of their last six matches, both teams have scored, highlighting their defensive struggles.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.76
• Corners - Over 10 for 2.00
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 1.98