Ajax will look to claim all three points when they welcome SBV Excelsior to Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday evening as they look to maintain their push for fourth place in the Eredivisie.
With just four games left, Ajax have a seven-point gap to fourth-placed AZ Alkmaar but have a favourable run of fixtures on their schedule.
Meanwhile, Excelsior heads to Amsterdam sitting just one point above the relegation playoff spot, although off the back of a thumping 4-0 victory over 17th-placed FC Volendam.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Ajax vs Excelsior kick-off time
| Date: | Wednesday, April 24, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 3:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm PT |
| Venue: | Johan Cruyff Arena |
Ajax and Excelsior will face off at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. With Kick off at 3:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm PT in the US.
How to watch Ajax vs Excelsior online - TV channels & live streams
The Eredivisie clash between Ajax and Excelsior will be available to watch on ESPN+ in the UK with live updates on GOAL's Live Match Centre.
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Team news & squads
Ajax team news
Benjamin Tahirovic, who was influential in Ajax's 2-1 comeback win against FC Twente, could replace Branco van den Boomen in the middle of the park.
While Jordan Henderson is knocking on the door for a return to the fold after injury, the game may come too soon to start from the get-go for the England international.
Although head coach Van't Schip has plenty of options at his disposal to rotate his side, he could opt against making those after an extended break from their last game on April 14.
Ajax possible XI: Rulli; Sutalo, Kaplan, Hato; Rensch, Mannsverk, Tahirovic, Taylor; Godts, Bergwijn; Brobbey
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Rulli, Gorter, Pasveer, Ramaj |
| Defenders: | Rensch, Gaaei, Hato, Kaplan, Medić, Sosa, Ávila |
| Midfielders: | Henderson, Taylor, Mannsverk, Rijkhoff, van den Boomen, Berghuis, Vos, Fitz-Jim, Tahirović, Hlynsson |
| Forwards: | Brobbey, Akpom, Forbs, van Axel Dongen, Godts |
Excelsior team news
Troy Parrott is suspended for Excelsior after being sent off against Volendam in the dying embers of the game.
Richie Omorowa could be given the opportunity to impress in his place, with the rest of the starting XI likely to remain unchanged following an almost two-week respite from play.
SBV Excelsior possible XI: Van Gassel; Benita, Horemans, Yaakoubi, Zagre; Goudmijn, Baas; Fernandes, Duijvestijn, Lamprou; Omorowa
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | van Gassel, Alblas, Kuiper |
| Defenders: | Zagre, Pierie, Benita, El Yaakoubi, Horemans, Widell, Smeulers, Seymor, Nieuwpoort |
| Midfielders: | Driouech, Sandra, Ayoub, Hartjes, Goudmijn, Baas, Duijvestijn, Naujoks |
| Forwards: | Parrott, Lamprou, Uddenäs, Sanches Fernandes, Donkor, Omorowa, van Duinen, Eyongo |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 19/08/23 | Excelsior 2-2 Ajax | Eredivisie |
| 29/01/23 | Excelsior 1-4 Ajax | Eredivisie |
| 16/10/22 | Ajax 7-1 Excelsior | Eredivisie |
| 13/04/19 | Ajax 6-2 Excelsior | Eredivisie |
| 11/11/18 | Excelsior 1-7 Ajax | Eredivisie |