Excelsior SBV vs AFC Ajax Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – August 19

Excelsior SBV

L W D L W

16th place in Holland Eredivisie

2-2

19/08/2023 10:30

AFC Ajax

L W D W W

5th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Excelsior SBV vs AFC Ajax on August 19, 2023 (kick-off: 10:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Excelsior SBV vs AFC Ajax preview before placing for you.

Excelsior SBV are currently 16th with 29 points after 34 matches.
AFC Ajax sit 5th with 56 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: AFC Ajax to win with probability 76%.
Head-to-head history favors AFC Ajax, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Excelsior SBV have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

10:30

2023-08-19

Excelsior SBV vs AFC Ajax - Prediction & Odds

Excelsior SBV

AFC Ajax

2023-08-19 10:30

STANDINGS UP TO 19/08/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 PSV Eindhoven	91	34	29	4	1	111	21	90
02 Feyenoord	84	34	26	6	2	92	26	66
03 FC Twente Enschede	69	34	21	6	7	69	36	33
04 AZ Alkmaar	65	34	19	8	7	70	39	31
05 AFC Ajax	56	34	15	11	8	74	61	13
06 NEC Nijmegen	53	34	14	11	9	68	51	17
07 FC Utrecht	50	34	13	11	10	49	47	2
08 Sparta Rotterdam	49	34	14	7	13	51	48	3
09 Go Ahead Eagles	46	34	12	10	12	47	46	1
10 Fortuna Sittard	38	34	9	11	14	37	56	-19
11 SC Heerenveen	37	34	10	7	17	53	70	-17
12 PEC Zwolle	36	34	9	9	16	45	67	-22
13 Almere City FC	34	34	7	13	14	33	59	-26
14 Heracles Almelo	33	34	9	6	19	41	74	-33
15 RKC Waalwijk	29	34	7	8	19	38	56	-18
16 Excelsior SBV	29	34	6	11	17	50	73	-23
17 Volendam	19	34	4	7	23	34	88	-54
18 Vitesse Arnhem	6	34	6	6	22	30	74	-44

Head To Head

29/01/2023 09:30

Excelsior SBV

1 - 4

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

16/10/2022 14:00

AFC Ajax

7 - 1

Excelsior SBV

HOL D1

13/04/2019 12:30

AFC Ajax

6 - 2

Excelsior SBV

HOL D1

11/11/2018 09:30

Excelsior SBV

1 - 7

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

06/05/2018 08:30

Excelsior SBV

1 - 2

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

14/12/2017 15:45

AFC Ajax

3 - 1

Excelsior SBV

HOL D1

Excelsior SBV

Draw

AFC Ajax

100%

Excelsior SBV Last 6 matches

05/08/2023 11:59

Zulte-Waregem 0 - 1 Excelsior SBV INT CF

28/07/2023 13:00

Heracles Almelo 2 - 1 Excelsior SBV INT CF

22/07/2023 07:00

NAC Breda 2 - 0 Excelsior SBV INT CF

15/07/2023 09:00

Luzern 3 - 1 Excelsior SBV INT CF

08/07/2023 08:30

Excelsior SBV 1 - 1 FC Shakhtar Donetsk U21 INT CF

28/05/2023 08:30

Volendam 3 - 2 Excelsior SBV HOL D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches AFC Ajax

06/08/2023 11:00

Borussia Dortmund 3 - 1 AFC Ajax INT CF

29/07/2023 09:00

Augsburg 3 - 1 AFC Ajax INT CF

22/07/2023 07:30

Anderlecht 3 - 0 AFC Ajax INT CF

18/07/2023 08:00

AFC Ajax 3 - 0 FC Shakhtar Donetsk INT CF

08/07/2023 07:00

AFC Ajax 2 - 2 Den Bosch INT CF

28/05/2023 08:30

FC Twente Enschede 3 - 1 AFC Ajax HOL D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

212

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

177

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored

317

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

152

Avg. per game

0.51

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 280 matches

YesNo

139 (50%)141 (50%)

In last 280 matches

NoYes

193 (64%)107 (36%)

Excelsior SBV

Recent matches

AFC Ajax

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Excelsior SBV

AFC Ajax

Shots

Excelsior SBV

Total shots

12.26 avg / game

Blocked

475 total

Avg. 3.17

AFC Ajax

Total shots

15.11 avg / game

Blocked

921 total

Avg. 4.00

Excelsior SBV Pass AFC Ajax

Total passes

79516

Avg. 414 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

146332

Avg. 567 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

60%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Excelsior SBV

280

Played games

AFC Ajax

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

101

0.34

4.40

1232

Corners

1714

5.71

10.28

2879

Throw-ins

4364

14.55

1.10

307

Offsides

493

1.64

3.23

904

GK saves

765

2.55

Excelsior SBV

DISCIPLINARY

AFC Ajax

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.16

324

439

1.46

0.07

0.08

8.61

2412

Fouls

2937

9.79

10.26

2874

Tackles

3593

11.98

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Excelsior SBV vs AFC Ajax Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Excelsior SBV vs AFC Ajax on 19 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Holland Eredivisie fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Excelsior SBV vs AFC Ajax Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Excelsior SBV's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against AFC Ajax's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Holland Eredivisie Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Holland Eredivisie standings and the Holland Eredivisie form table to understand exactly where Excelsior SBV and AFC Ajax sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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