Excelsior return to home soil to face Ajax at 12:15 PM Feb 1, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Eredivisie campaign.

Excelsior enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Ajax have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Ajax lead the rivalry with 6 wins over Excelsior's 1. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Excelsior edged it 1-2.

With so much at stake in the Eredivisie, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.