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 – Excelsior Maassluis vs Barendrecht
Excelsior Maassluis will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Netherlands Tweede Divisie victory over Barendrecht, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Excelsior Maassluis saw 50% of the ball and 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Excelsior Maassluis | 50% | 0 (11) | - | 87 |
 Barendrecht | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 70 |
Ajax's Last Match – Ajax vs Feyenoord
Ajax will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over Feyenoord on December 14. In that match, Ajax recorded 43% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ajax | 43% | 13 (6) | 1.18 | 19 |
 Feyenoord | 57% | 11 (1) | 1.8 | 75 |
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 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Ajax average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.