Ajax comes into this fixture with a slightly better recent form and a prolific scoring record. Excelsior, while disciplined, faces a tough challenge given Ajax's home advantage and higher pressing intensity. The tactical battle will likely revolve around Ajax's possession game versus Excelsior’s counter-attacks.
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Ajax tends to start strongly, often leading at half-time, and maintains that advantage in many recent fixtures. Expect a controlled start with the home side possibly clinching the first-half lead, which could be critical for the match outcome.
Considering recent form and head-to-head statistics, betting on Ajax with a slight handicap or a double chance on Ajax or draw offers good value. The match is predicted to have over 1.5 goals, given both teams’ offensive histories.
Over 2.5 goals is a probable outcome given Ajax’s prolific scoring and defensive lapses by Excelsior. The match could see a flurry of goals especially in the second half, considering past high-scoring encounters.
Both teams have shown attacking willingness; expect BTTS (Both Teams To Score) to be a viable market, considering Ajax’s consistent scoring and Excelsior’s sporadic goal-scoring record.
The match on November 22nd at Johan Cruijff Arena is likely to end in a win or draw for Ajax owing to their superior recent form, tactical advantage, and home presence. Excelsior's defensive weaknesses could be exploited, leading to a high-scoring game.
Historic opponents Ajax and Excelsior have faced each other multiple times, with Ajax often securing dominant wins, including a 7-1 victory in 2018. Excelsior's best performances are usually their narrow wins or draws in Rotterdam.
Ajax's B. van den Boomen is sidelined with a back injury, impacting midfield choices. Excelsior's L. Hartjes is unavailable due to knee issues, which affects their defensive setup.
Ajax is expected to field a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing possession and attacking width. Excelsior may lineup in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3, focusing on counter-attacks, especially exploiting space on the break.
Ajax's recent form includes 3 wins out of their last 5, with a high goal-scoring rate. Excelsior struggles with consistency, winning just once in their last 5 games, and their defense has been leaky.
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Ajax has historically dominated its encounters with Excelsior, with several dominant victories including a 7-1 win at home in 2018. Excelsior's recent form shows struggles in both offense and defense, making Ajax the favorite for this upcoming fixture.
Ajax generally performs strongly at home, often winning comfortably against Excelsior, who tend to struggle away from Rotterdam. Recent form favors Ajax, especially with their higher possession percentage and more frequent victories in past fixtures.
The match on November 22 at Johan Cruijff Arena is expected to be tightly contested, but Ajax’s superior form, tactical approach, and home advantage suggest they are best placed to secure the victory or at least avoid defeat.
Key absences for Ajax include B. van den Boomen due to injury, which could influence midfield stability. Excelsior's L. Hartjes is unavailable due to injury, impacting their defensive solidity. Both teams will need to adjust their tactics accordingly.
