Eredivisie
How did Ajax and Excelsior perform?
Ajax and Excelsior Match Stats
Ajax and Excelsior Lineups
Ajax
4-3-3 Excelsior
4-2-3-1Ajax and Excelsior Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Eredivisie Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV |
17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 52-21 | 31 | 46 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord |
17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 42-21 | 21 | 35 |
| 3 | Ajax |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 32-22 | 10 | 30 |
| 4 |  Nijmegen |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 43-29 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 |  Groningen |
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 25-22 | 3 | 27 |
| 6 |  AZ Alkmaar |
16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 31-28 | 3 | 25 |
| 7 |  Twente |
17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 26-21 | 5 | 25 |
| 8 |  Utrecht |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 28-23 | 5 | 23 |
| 9 |  Heerenveen |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 29-26 | 3 | 23 |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam |
17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 18-31 | -13 | 23 |
| 11 |  Sittard |
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 25-29 | -4 | 21 |
| 12 | Excelsior |
16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 16-27 | -11 | 19 |
| 13 |  G.A. Eagles |
17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 26-29 | -3 | 19 |
| 14 |  Zwolle |
17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 21-38 | -17 | 19 |
| 15 |  Telstar |
17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20-27 | -7 | 15 |
| 16 |  FC Volendam |
17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19-31 | -12 | 14 |
| 17 |  Heracles |
17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 26-44 | -18 | 14 |
| 18 |  NAC Breda |
17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 16-26 | -10 | 13 |
Qualification/Relegation
Ajax vs Excelsior Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2024-04-24
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Ajax faced off against Excelsior at Johan Cruijff Arena (Amsterdam). The Eredivisie fixture, contested on April 24, 2024, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Ajax were sitting in 3rd place with 30 points. Their campaign has seen 8 wins and 6 draws, leaving them with a record of 3 losses.
Excelsior, sitting in 12th with 19 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 6 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 5 Eredivisie meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Ajax have secured 2 wins.
However, Excelsior have proven to be tough opponents, winning 1 times. There have been 2 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 5 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 5 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Ajax
Recent Matches of Excelsior
- Excelsior 2-1 Zwolle (Eredivisie, Dec 20, 2025)
- Excelsior 0-2 Groningen (Eredivisie, Dec 05, 2025)
- Excelsior 1-0 NAC Breda (Eredivisie, Nov 29, 2025)
- Ajax 1-2 Excelsior (Eredivisie, Nov 22, 2025)
- Excelsior 1-2 Heracles (Eredivisie, Nov 08, 2025)
- Telstar 2-2 Excelsior (Eredivisie, Nov 01, 2025)
- G.A. Eagles 2-0 Excelsior (Eredivisie, Oct 26, 2025)
- Excelsior 1-0 Sittard (Eredivisie, Oct 19, 2025)
- Heerenveen 2-1 Excelsior (Eredivisie, Oct 04, 2025)
- Excelsior 1-2 PSV (Eredivisie, Sep 27, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Ajax vs Excelsior clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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