Dutch giants Ajax will hope to cut the gap on Eredivisie leaders PSV on Thursday night, as they host Excelsior at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
Ajax are currently third in the Dutch top-flight, having endured an inconsistent start to the league campaign by their high standards.
Marcel Keizer’s side are three points behind second-place AZ, while a further four points behind leaders PSV. However, the home side did record a vital 3-0 win over the leader’s last time out in the Eredivisie.
Ajax have been in good form of late, winning seven of their last nine Eredivisie games. The home side have also been prolific in the Dutch top-flight in their recent games, scoring three or more goals in eight of their last nine outings.
The Dutch giants have won 19 of their last 22 games on home soil in the Eredivisie. However, they have lost two of their last five home games in the Dutch top-flight.
Excelsior are currently 11th place in the Eredivisie, just four points above the relegation zone after a poor run of form. The visitors have now suffered four straight league defeats while conceding two or more goals in all four losses.
Last time out Mitchel van der Gaag’s side suffered a 2-1 home defeat against PEC Zwolle. The visitor’s recent Eredivisie games have been high scoring with over 2.5 goals scored in six of their last eight league outings.
Excelsior have suffered consecutive away defeats in the Eredivisie, after previously winning four out of their five games on their travels.
The visitor’s recent away games in the Eredivisie have been high scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in seven of their last eight games on their travels.
Ajax are generally strong on home soil, while Excelsior are struggling for form. Forebet predicts that the home side will record a comfortable victory in this clash.