Khorfakkan 2-2 Al Ain – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Al Ain at 44% — the head-to-head data provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Khorfakkan vs Al Ain encounter.
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Match Analysis
Khorfakkan host Al Ain at Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium in Pro League (matchday 14). Kick-off is Thursday 30 January 2025 at 13:15 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, Khorfakkan have gone 3W 2D 5L — a 1.10 PPG return. Last five: D L W L L. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 2.00 conceded. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
In front of their own supporters, Khorfakkan have posted 2W 3D 5L from their last 10 home games — 0.90 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Al Ain stand at 4W 3D 3L — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W D L L W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.20 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Al Ain away from home: 6W 2D 2L from their last 10 away games — 2.00 PPG on the road. They are averaging 2.60 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 2.00 exceeds their overall 1.50 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Khorfakkan at 1.10 PPG versus Al Ain's 1.50. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Both teams have scored in 60% of Khorfakkan's games and 70% of Al Ain's (from Khorfakkan's last 10 home games and Al Ain's last 10 away games) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H Record
Despite the home advantage, Al Ain have the better record in our head-to-head data — 6 wins from 6 H2H matches against 0 for Khorfakkan.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture — the 6 H2H matches in our data averaged 3.8 per game, which gives Over 2.5 a solid head-to-head foundation. The most recent of those, on 24 Aug 2024, ended Khorfakkan 1–5 Al Ain — a Al Ain win.
The H2H data backs the away side. Al Ain have won 6 of 6 H2H matches, and at 3.8 goals per game the goals market also points upward — the away win and Over 2.5 combination has a head-to-head case.
Trading Patterns
Khorfakkan in-play and half-time data (last 39 games, 18 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 83% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 75% of those occasions; of the 18 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 39%; BTTS occurs in 61% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 44%.
Al Ain in-play and half-time data (last 39 games, 18 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 83% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; of the 12 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 25%; BTTS occurs in 61% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 72% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 59%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Khorfakkan 72% and Al Ain 64% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Khorfakkan 69% | Al Ain 69%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Khorfakkan 2.02 xG and Al Ain 2.23 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Khorfakkan attack 0.918 / defence 1.116 | Al Ain attack 1.435 / defence 1.257. League average goals — home 1.754 / away 1.393. Al Ain's defence rating of 1.257 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Khorfakkan's projected output up. Al Ain have an above-average attack rating of 1.435, which lifts their away xG to 2.23. Data: built from Khorfakkan's last 39 games and Al Ain's last 39.
Result probabilities: Khorfakkan 36% | Draw 20% | Al Ain 44%. Fair-value odds: Khorfakkan 2.77 | Draw 4.96 | Al Ain 2.29. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 20% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 80% | BTTS Yes probability 78% | Total xG 4.25. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 80% — a total xG of 4.25 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 78% — both xG figures (2.02 / 2.23) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Al Ain are the pick at 44% — marginal model lean. The head-to-head data (Al Ain 6 wins from 6 H2H matches) corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. The opposing side holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 4.25 combined xG gives a 80% probability to Over 2.5 — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Khorfakkan's last 10 home games and Al Ain's last 10 away games) averaging 3.5 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 3.8 goals per game across 6 H2H matches.
Poisson assigns a 78% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Khorfakkan 60% (last 10 home games) | Al Ain 70% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Khorfakkan vs Al Ain | Competition: Pro League, matchday 14 | Venue: Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium • Kick-off: Thursday 30 January 2025 at 13:15 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Khorfakkan 36% | Draw 20% | Al Ain 44% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 80% (Under 20%) | BTTS Yes 78% (No 22%) | xG Khorfakkan 2.02 / Al Ain 2.23 • Poisson strength factors: Khorfakkan attack 0.918 / def 1.116 | Al Ain attack 1.435 / def 1.257 | league avg home 1.754 / away 1.393 • Poisson stance: Al Ain (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
2.02
Khorfakkan xG
Expected Goals
2.23
Al Ain xG
78%
BTTS
93%
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
61%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Khorfakkan vs Al Ain FAQs
What time does Khorfakkan vs Al Ain kick off?
Khorfakkan vs Al Ain kicked off at 13:15 UK time on Thursday 30 January 2025 at Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium.
What was the final score in Khorfakkan vs Al Ain?
Khorfakkan 2 - 2 Al Ain.
Where is Khorfakkan vs Al Ain being played?
The match is being played at Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium.
What competition is Khorfakkan vs Al Ain part of?
Khorfakkan vs Al Ain is a Pro League fixture (matchday 14) (United-Arab-Emirates).
Who is favourite to win Khorfakkan vs Al Ain?
Our statistical model gives Khorfakkan a 36% chance of winning, Al Ain a 44% chance, and a 20% chance of a draw — making Al Ain the favourite.
Will both teams score in Khorfakkan vs Al Ain?
Our model estimates a 78% probability that both Khorfakkan and Al Ain will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Khorfakkan vs Al Ain have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 80%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Khorfakkan's attacking strength (0.92x league average) is weighed against Al Ain's defensive record (1.26x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.02. The same calculation in reverse, Al Ain's attack versus Khorfakkan's defence, projects 2.23 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Khorfakkan's last 39 games and Al Ain's last 39 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 7.2%. Close behind: 2-2 (7.2%), 1-2 (7.1%). Together the top three scorelines make up 22% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Al Ain Win
36%
2.77
20%
4.96
44%
2.29
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 2
7.2%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
7.1%
Away win
2 – 1
6.5%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.02
Khorfakkan xG
Total xG
4.25
2.23
Al Ain xG
2.77
36%
Home win
4.96
20%
Draw
2.29
44%
Away win
Goals Markets
93%
Over 1.5
1.08
7%
Under 1.5
14.29
80%
Over 2.5
1.25
20%
Under 2.5
5.00
61%
Over 3.5
1.64
39%
Under 3.5
2.56
42%
Over 4.5
2.38
58%
Under 4.5
1.72
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
78%
BTTS Yes
1.29
22%
BTTS No
4.46
Clean Sheet
11%
9.30
13%
7.58
Win to Nil
4%
25.78
6%
17.32
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| 1 | 2.9 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| 2 | 2.9 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 5.4 | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| 3 | 2.0 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| 4 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Khorfakkan vs Al Ain Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Khorfakkan vs Al Ain?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 7.2%.
How many goals are Khorfakkan and Al Ain expected to score?
The model projects 2.02 expected goals for Khorfakkan and 2.23 for Al Ain, a combined total of 4.25.
How confident is the prediction model for Khorfakkan vs Al Ain?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 39 outings, Khorfakkan have picked up 0.97 PPG on a 10W 8D 21L record — D-L-W-L-L across the most recent five.
Al Ain's form line: 20W 7D 12L from 39 games, 1.72 PPG, last five W-D-L-L-W.
Put side by side, Al Ain are the form team by 0.75 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Khorfakkan.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Khorfakkan have posted 1.06 PPG from their last 18 home games (5W 4D 9L).
On the road, Al Ain have gone 11W 3D 4L from their last 18 away games — 2.00 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Al Ain come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Khorfakkan are averaging 1.44 goals scored and 2.08 conceded per game recently; Al Ain are on 2.26 scored and 1.49 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Khorfakkan have seen both teams score in 72% of their recent games; Al Ain in 64%.
Last 39 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Khorfakkan
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Al Ain
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Khorfakkan (Home) vs Al Ain (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Khorfakkan
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Al Ain
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❓ Khorfakkan vs Al Ain Form FAQs
What form are Khorfakkan and Al Ain in coming into this match?
Khorfakkan have gone 10W 8D 21L in their last 39 games (0.97 PPG), while Al Ain have gone 20W 7D 12L in their last 39 (1.72 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Khorfakkan at home or Al Ain away?
Al Ain's away record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Khorfakkan at home: 1.06 PPG; Al Ain away: 2.00 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 10 H2H matches in our data, going back to February 2022. All of them came in Pro League. The most recent was as recently as 22 August 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Digging Into the Numbers
Al Ain have won the most recent 3 H2H matches in our data — the current momentum in this pairing sits with them.
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 24 Aug 2024, when Al Ain won Al Ain 5-1 Khorfakkan.
Khorfakkan's record when hosting Al Ain specifically: 0W 1D 3L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
0
Khorfakkan
1
Draws
9
Al Ain
Recent Meetings
❓ Khorfakkan vs Al Ain H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Khorfakkan and Al Ain?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Khorfakkan have won 0, Al Ain have won 9, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Khorfakkan and Al Ain last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 22 August 2026: Al Ain 2-0 Khorfakkan.
Who has won more matches between Khorfakkan and Al Ain?
Al Ain have the better head-to-head record, with 9 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Khorfakkan are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 50% of those situations.
Al Ain are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 44% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 25% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 50% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Khorfakkan 61%, Al Ain 61% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 61% for Khorfakkan and 72% for Al Ain. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 39% and 61% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Al Ain in 33%; Khorfakkan have failed to score in 39% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Khorfakkan home games / Al Ain away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Khorfakkan vs Al Ain Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Khorfakkan and Al Ain matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 61% of Khorfakkan's games and 61% of Al Ain's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Khorfakkan and Al Ain matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 61% of Khorfakkan's matches and 72% of Al Ain's.
Do Khorfakkan and Al Ain matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 83% of Khorfakkan's recent matches and 83% of Al Ain's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Khorfakkan and Al Ain share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium, Regular Season - 14, as Khorfakkan and Al Ain drew 2-2 in the Pro League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Khorfakkan 2.02 xG and Al Ain 2.23 xG, a combined 4.25. The scoreboard read 2-2 for 4 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Khorfakkan attack 0.92 / defence 1.12 against Al Ain attack 1.44 / defence 1.26, drawn from 39/39 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Khorfakkan 36% | Draw 20% | Al Ain 44%, with Al Ain to win its most likely call at 44%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 20% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 80%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 93% and landed. Over 3.5 was 61% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 78% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 69% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Khorfakkan 69%, Al Ain 69%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 68%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Khorfakkan's trading profile (39 games, 18 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 72% of their matches — today it did.
Al Ain's trading profile (39 games, 18 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 64% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Al Ain arrived the stronger side — 1.72 PPG against 0.97. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.