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Ajax vs Excelsior: line-ups

Ajax 9 · 7 points
Excelsior 5 · 10 points

Predicted line-ups Ajax vs Excelsior

Ajax 4-3-3 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Ajax fielded on against Fortuna Sittard.

1 ter Stegen
12 Henrique
15 Baas
6 Kehrer
3 Gaaei
8 Brandt
4 Amrabat
24 Mokio
20 Edvardsen
99 Tolu
23 Berghuis

Last line-up for Ajax: ter Stegen, Henrique, Baas, Kehrer, Gaaei, Brandt, Amrabat, Mokio, Edvardsen, Tolu, Berghuis

Excelsior 4-3-3 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Excelsior fielded on against NEC.

1 van Gassel
15 Janssen
14 Plug
4 Widell
2 Moreira
8 Yegoian
3 Meissen
20 Hartjes
30 Þorsteinsson
19 Garden
21 Timas

Last line-up for Excelsior: van Gassel, Janssen, Plug, Widell, Moreira, Yegoian, Meissen, Hartjes, Þorsteinsson, Garden, Timas

Injuries and suspensions

Ajax

  • Aaron Bouwman Injury Unavailable
  • Daley Blind Injury Unavailable
  • Simon Adingra Foot injury Unavailable

Excelsior

  • Noah Naujoks Doubtful Doubtful
  • Simon Janssen Doubtful Doubtful

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Ajax

  1. Davy Klaassen Midfielder 6 goals 0 assists
  2. Tolu Forward 5 goals 2 assists
  3. Oscar Gloukh Midfielder 4 goals 2 assists
  4. Steven Berghuis Forward 2 goals 5 assists
  5. Julian Brandt Midfielder 4 goals 0 assists

Excelsior

  1. Irakli Yegoian Forward 2 goals 4 assists
  2. David Garden Forward 3 goals 0 assists
  3. Noah Naujoks Midfielder 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Simon Janssen Defender 0 goals 3 assists
  5. Aymen Sliti Forward 1 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Ajax

Player Starts Min. Form
Marc ter Stegen 5/5 450 solid
Caio Henrique 5/5 425 mixed
Youri Baas 4/5 384 solid
Julian Brandt 5/5 380 strong
Aaron Bouwman 4/4 354 strong
Anton Gaaei 4/4 348 solid
Steven Berghuis 5/5 337 strong
Jorthy Mokio 3/5 333 mixed

Excelsior

Player Starts Min. Form
Stijn van Gassel 5/5 450 strong
Jan Plug 5/5 450 solid
Rick Meissen 5/5 450 solid
Irakli Yegoian 5/5 435 excellent
Lennard Hartjes 5/5 434 solid
Simon Janssen 5/5 382 solid
Casper Widell 4/5 376 solid
David Garden 5/5 358 strong

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
2.06 1.62
  • Predicted goals3.8
  • Both teams to score67%
  • Over 2.5 goals100%
  • Corners10.0

Team comparison

AJA home Per match EXC away
0.50 Points 2.33
1.50 Goals for 3.00
2.50 Goals against 0.67
2.06 xG for 1.62
1.62 xG against 1.31
4.0 Corners 6.0
DL Home and away form WWD

Ajax vs Excelsior: head-to-head record

18 previous meetings
13 Ajax 4 draws 1 Excelsior
  • Goals per match4.00
  • Both teams scored72%
  • Over 2.5 goals72%
  • Feb 2026 Excelsior 2 - 2 Ajax
  • Nov 2025 Ajax 1 - 2 Excelsior
  • Apr 2024 Ajax 2 - 2 Excelsior
  • Aug 2023 Excelsior 2 - 2 Ajax
  • Jan 2023 Excelsior 1 - 4 Ajax
  • Oct 2022 Ajax 7 - 1 Excelsior
  • Apr 2019 Ajax 6 - 2 Excelsior
  • Nov 2018 Excelsior 1 - 7 Ajax
  • May 2018 Excelsior 1 - 2 Ajax
  • Dec 2017 Ajax 3 - 1 Excelsior

Frequently asked questions

When will the line-up for Ajax vs Excelsior be announced?

Predicted line-ups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Ajax against Excelsior?

Ajax are without Aaron Bouwman (injury), Daley Blind (injury) and Simon Adingra (foot injury).

Who is unavailable for Excelsior against Ajax?

Excelsior are without Noah Naujoks (doubtful) and Simon Janssen (doubtful).

What formation do Ajax play?

Ajax have used a 4-3-3 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

What formation do Excelsior play?

Excelsior have used a 4-3-3 formation in their last 5 matches under R. den Uil.

How did the last meeting between Ajax and Excelsior finish?

On 1 February 2026, Excelsior vs Ajax finished 2-2.

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