Ajax vs Excelsior: Eredivisie | Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | Kick-off: 21:00 CET | Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena (Amsterdam)
Bookmaker Ratings made these predictions below for the Ajax vs Excelsior Eredivisie Round 31 match.
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If we look at the Eredivisie standings, so we will definitely say that Excelsior extremely need three points here, than their opponents.
Ajax theoretically lost their chance to clinch 3rd place, which would let them play in the UEFA Champions League qualification next season but still have a good opportunity to keep 5th place and book for the Europa League qualification.
Excelsior are just one point ahead of their biggest opponents RKC Waalwijk for the relegation zone. After beating Volendam (17th), Excelsior boost their chances in the Eredivisie survival run.
However, when it comes to prediction, Ajax are our clear favorites in this match and any facts are in favor of the home team.
Ajax never lost against Excelsior at home ground. They are undefeated in the previous 11 league games.
Everything is obvious here: Ajax to win.
Prediction: Ajax to win
For our second prediction, we will pick over 2.5 goals.
The previous games at Johan Cruyff Arena between those teams saw a lot of goals. We expect the same scenario to be repeated here.
To clarify:
Ajax have won 7 of their last 10 home games against Excelsior by two or more goals.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5
Ajax and Excelsior have both scored in their last 8 meetings
Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score
This Wednesday, Ajax will meet Excelsior at Johan Cruyff Arena.
The hosts are coming off a 2:1 win against Twente last week. Ajax extended their unbeaten home record to 12 games (W7, D5).
The Amsterdam-based club now sits in fifth position with 48 points.
Excelsior, on the other side, defeated Volendam 4:0 last weekend, breaking an 11-match losing streak.
The visitors are currently in 15th position with 25 points.
Ajax: Ramaj; Hato, Sutalo, Rensch, Gooijer, Tahirovic, Henderson, Banel, Taylor, Hlynsson, Brobbey
Excelsior: Van Gassel; Horemans, Widell, Pierie, Zagre, Goudmijn, Baas, Sandra, Driouech, Duijvestijn, Parrott
TV Channel: Astro