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Ajax vs Excelsior

14 December 2017 at 19:45Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam
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Referee: Ed Peter Janssen

Match Summary

Ajax defeated Excelsior 3:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017.

Rivalry since 2010

Ajax vs Excelsior Head to Head Results· 19

13
wins
Drawn
5
·
Total goals
77 · 4.1/match
Both scored
14/19 · 74%
Over 2.5
14/19 · 74%

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Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

Ajax

DWDLDW

Excelsior

DWWDLD

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Ajax dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Ajax6wins
3draws10 meetings
Excelsior1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

5.1

Average goals per game

100%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (89%) — the odds may underestimate Excelsior.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.6%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 91.5%Draw 9.1%Away 4.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.089.5019.00
Max1.1013.4826.42
Market favourite:Ajax · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market89.0%7.3%3.7%
Public market85.6%9.4%5.0%
Δ3.4%2.2%1.3%

Ajax vs Excelsior — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ajax
Result vs. Market: Ajax (91%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

AjaxHalf-time:11Excelsior
22Shots11
7Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

1 Feb 202625/264.20/3.90/1.75
22 Nov 202525/261.36/5.53/7.20
24 Apr 202423/241.28/5.92/9.57
19 Aug 202323/249.68/6.35/1.23
29 Jan 202322/2310.59/6.25/1.25
16 Oct 202222/231.05/13.29/30.70
13 Apr 201918/191.07/11.85/28.89
11 Nov 201818/1915.32/7.67/1.15
14/12/1717/181.09/10.99/21.47
5 Jun 201817/188.25/5.13/1.32

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Ajax

W 739D 213L 160
Over 2.565
Goals scored2743

Away Record: Excelsior

W 100D 102L 239
Over 2.561
Goals scored519

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026