Our Excelsior Maassluis vs Ajax Prediction: 1-1
Excelsior Maassluis vs Ajax in the Netherlands Cup is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday December 17, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Excelsior Maassluis vs Ajax stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Excelsior Maassluis's Last Match – Kozakken Boys vs Excelsior Maassluis
Excelsior Maassluis should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Netherlands Tweede Divisie draw against Kozakken Boys on November 22. In that match, Excelsior Maassluis saw 50% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kozakken Boys | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 53 |
 Excelsior Maassluis | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 38 |
Ajax's Last Match – Ajax vs Benfica
Ajax will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 UEFA Champions League defeat against Benfica on November 25. In that match, Ajax recorded 62% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ajax | 62% | 5 (3) | 0.95 | 48 |
 Benfica | 38% | 7 (4) | 0.96 | 35 |
Excelsior Maassluis vs Ajax Stats
Key Stats
| Excelsior Maassluis | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 0.43 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 0.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Excelsior Maassluis are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Ajax average 1.0 scored and 2.6 conceded per game.