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AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-15 00:57 UTC
Ajax and Excelsior collide at the Johan Cruijff ArenA
Ajax and Excelsior arrive at the Johan Cruijff ArenA for this Eredivisie encounter, each looking to build on contrasting recent form. While Ajax have navigated a busy schedule of domestic and European fixtures, Excelsior have shown a resilient edge throughout their opening matches of the campaign.
Ajax enter this matchday 7 fixture following a dominant 5-1 victory over Fortuna Sittard, a result that helped steady the ship after a difficult home loss to PSV Eindhoven earlier in September. Their path to this point has been defined by high-scoring affairs, including a notable aggregate success against Sion in the Conference League qualification rounds. Despite the occasional defensive lapse, their ability to find the net remains a consistent theme in their recent outings.
Excelsior have enjoyed a productive start to their Eredivisie season, showcasing a capacity to pick up points in testing environments. Their recent form includes a convincing 3-0 away win against Willem II and a hard-fought draw at NEC Nijmegen, demonstrating their comfort when playing on the road. Though they fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat against FC Utrecht in their most recent outing, the side has proven they can challenge established opponents.
For the visitors, the expected XI features Stijn van Gassel in goal, protected by a defensive line of Rick Meissen, Kasey Bos, Jan Plug, and Casper Widell. The midfield engine room is expected to be anchored by the trio of Agust Thorsteinsson, Lennard Hartjes, and Irakli Yegoian, with David Garden and Eric da Silva Moreira tasked with leading the attack. Ajax head into the fixture with a notable concern, as Aaron Bouwman remains sidelined due to injury.
Recent meetings between these two clubs have been remarkably tight, often resulting in high-scoring draws. In their most recent clash on 1 February 2026, the two sides played out a 2-2 stalemate, mirroring the scoreline from their April 2024 encounter. Excelsior will take confidence from their 2-1 victory at this very stadium in November 2025, a result that highlights their ability to disrupt the rhythm of their hosts.
One of the most compelling narratives for this match is the late-game intensity both sides have displayed recently. Ajax have shown a tendency to strike late, with 7 goals in their last 10 matches arriving after the 75th minute, though they have also conceded 5 times in that same window. With Excelsior also finding 6 goals in the final quarter-hour of their recent matches, the closing stages at the Johan Cruijff ArenA could prove decisive in determining the final outcome.
Official expected XI from the feed where published; otherwise projected from the side's previous match. Locks as Confirmed ~1h before kickoff.
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