Ajman 0-1 Al-Ittihad Kalba – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Ajman at 41%, yet other data sources diverge — this Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
A Pro League encounter, Regular Season - 11 sees Al-Ittihad Kalba travel to Ajman Stadium to take on Ajman. The game is scheduled for Saturday 3 January 2026, 12:55 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Pro League games this season, Ajman have gone 5W 1D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.60 PPG return. Last five: W L L D W. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.90 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence. This season is still relatively young for Ajman, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Ajman's home record at Ajman Stadium: 4W 1D 5L from 10 Pro League appearances (1.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.50 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 all fixtures this season, Al-Ittihad Kalba stand at 3W 3D 4L from 10 Pro League matches — 1.20 PPG. Last five: D L L L D. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 1.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Al-Ittihad Kalba, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Al-Ittihad Kalba have gone 5W 2D 3L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.70 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 1.70 exceeds their overall 1.20 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Ajman 1.60 PPG, Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.20 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Ajman register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, Al-Ittihad Kalba in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 8 previous encounters have yielded 4 wins for Ajman, 3 for Al-Ittihad Kalba and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 8 meetings have averaged 4.5 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 13 May 2025, ended 2–3 with Al-Ittihad Kalba winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.5 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Ajman trading profile (35 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 37%; they fail to score in 31% of games.
Al-Ittihad Kalba trading profile (35 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 72% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 64% of the time; BTTS occurs in 61% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (away games); they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Ajman 49% versus Al-Ittihad Kalba 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Ajman 51% | Al-Ittihad Kalba 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Ajman 1.42 xG and Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.24 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: Ajman attack 0.957 / defence 1.018 | Al-Ittihad Kalba attack 0.925 / defence 1.163. League average goals — home 1.273 / away 1.317. Data: 35 Ajman games / 36 Al-Ittihad Kalba games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Ajman 41% | Draw 26% | Al-Ittihad Kalba 33%. Fair-value odds: Ajman 2.44 | Draw 3.85 | Al-Ittihad Kalba 3.03. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.66. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.66 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 54% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Ajman as the most likely outcome at 41% — marginal model lean. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Ajman offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.66 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 50% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though form averaging only 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging only 4.5 goals per meeting point in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 54%. Form rates corroborate: Ajman 60% | Al-Ittihad Kalba 60% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 11 | Venue: Ajman Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 3 Jan 2026, 12:55 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Ajman 41% | Draw 26% | Al-Ittihad Kalba 33% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% | BTTS 54% | xG Ajman 1.42 / Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.24 • Poisson strength factors: Ajman attack 0.957 / def 1.018 | Al-Ittihad Kalba attack 0.925 / def 1.163 | league avg home 1.273 / away 1.317 • Poisson stance: Ajman (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.42
Ajman xG
Expected Goals
1.24
Al-Ittihad Kalba xG
54%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
28%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba kick off?
Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba kicked off at 12:55 on Saturday 3 January 2026 at Ajman Stadium.
What was the final score in Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba?
Ajman 0 - 1 Al-Ittihad Kalba.
Where is Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba being played?
The match is being played at Ajman Stadium.
What competition is Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba part of?
Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba is a Regular Season - 11 fixture in the Pro League (United-Arab-Emirates).
Who is favourite to win Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba?
Our statistical model gives Ajman a 41% chance of winning, Al-Ittihad Kalba a 33% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Ajman the favourite.
Will both teams score in Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both Ajman and Al-Ittihad Kalba will score (BTTS).
Will Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50%.
What is the head-to-head record between Ajman and Al-Ittihad Kalba?
Record (8 meetings): Ajman 4W | Draws 1 | Al-Ittihad Kalba 3W.
What form are Ajman and Al-Ittihad Kalba in?
Ajman (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-L-L-D-W. Al-Ittihad Kalba (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.30 | L5 D-L-L-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Ajman's attacking strength (0.96x league average) is weighed against Al-Ittihad Kalba's defensive record (1.16x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.42. The same calculation in reverse, Al-Ittihad Kalba's attack versus Ajman's defence, projects 1.24 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 35/36 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.9%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.7%), 0-0 (8.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Ajman Win
41%
2.43
26%
3.86
33%
3.04
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
9.9%
Home win
0 – 1
8.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.42
Ajman xG
Total xG
2.66
1.24
Al-Ittihad Kalba xG
2.43
41%
Home win
3.86
26%
Draw
3.04
33%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
50%
Over 2.5
2.00
50%
Under 2.5
2.00
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.86
46%
BTTS No
2.17
Clean Sheet
29%
3.46
24%
4.13
Win to Nil
12%
8.40
8%
12.55
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.0 | 8.7 | 5.4 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 9.9 | 12.3 | 7.6 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.0 | 8.7 | 5.4 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.
How many goals are Ajman and Al-Ittihad Kalba expected to score?
The model projects 1.42 expected goals for Ajman and 1.24 for Al-Ittihad Kalba, a combined total of 2.66.
How confident is the prediction model for Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Ajman's recent record stands at 13W 5D 17L from 35 games, a 1.26 PPG return, with W-L-L-D-W in the last five. The sample for Ajman is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Al-Ittihad Kalba, meanwhile, have gone 11W 10D 14L across 35 games — 1.23 PPG, with D-L-L-L-D in their last five. The sample for Al-Ittihad Kalba is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Ajman on 1.26 PPG, Al-Ittihad Kalba on 1.23. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Ajman have managed 8W 2D 8L from 18 games — 1.44 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Al-Ittihad Kalba's away record stands at 6W 5D 7L across 18 trips, a 1.28 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
Ajman are averaging 1.31 goals scored and 1.54 conceded per game recently; Al-Ittihad Kalba are on 1.31 scored and 1.40 conceded.
Last 35 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Ajman
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Al-Ittihad Kalba
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Ajman and Al-Ittihad Kalba in coming into this match?
Ajman have gone 13W 5D 17L in their last 35 games (1.26 PPG), while Al-Ittihad Kalba have gone 11W 10D 14L in their last 35 (1.23 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Ajman at home or Al-Ittihad Kalba away?
Ajman's home record (1.44 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Ajman at home: 1.44 PPG; Al-Ittihad Kalba away: 1.28 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Ajman and Al-Ittihad Kalba runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to September 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 7 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Ajman's record when hosting Al-Ittihad Kalba specifically: 2W 0D 3L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Ajman
1
Draws
4
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Ajman and Al-Ittihad Kalba?
From 10 meetings on record, Ajman have won 5, Al-Ittihad Kalba have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Ajman and Al-Ittihad Kalba last play each other?
They last met on 7 February 2026, when Al-Ittihad Kalba 1-3 Ajman.
Who has won more matches between Ajman and Al-Ittihad Kalba?
Ajman have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Ajman are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Al-Ittihad Kalba are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Ajman 67%, Al-Ittihad Kalba 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 67% for Ajman and 61% for Al-Ittihad Kalba. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 39% and 39% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Al-Ittihad Kalba in 28%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Ajman home games / Al-Ittihad Kalba away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Ajman play Al-Ittihad Kalba?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 67% of Ajman's games and 61% of Al-Ittihad Kalba's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Ajman vs Al-Ittihad Kalba usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of Ajman's matches and 61% of Al-Ittihad Kalba's.
Do Ajman and Al-Ittihad Kalba tend to score early?
Ajman have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Al-Ittihad Kalba in 72% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Al-Ittihad Kalba defy the odds to beat Ajman 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al-Ittihad Kalba beat Ajman 0-1 at Ajman Stadium, Regular Season - 11, in the Pro League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Ajman 1.42 xG and Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.24 xG, a combined 2.66. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Ajman fell 1.4 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Ajman attack 0.96 / defence 1.02 against Al-Ittihad Kalba attack 0.93 / defence 1.16, drawn from 35/36 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Ajman 41% | Draw 26% | Al-Ittihad Kalba 33%, with Ajman to win its most likely call at 41%. The actual Al-Ittihad Kalba win had been the model's second-ranked read at 33%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 50%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 74% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 54% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 54% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Ajman 51%, Al-Ittihad Kalba 57%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Ajman's trading profile (35 games, 18 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 31% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Al-Ittihad Kalba's trading profile (35 games, 18 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Ajman 1.26 PPG, Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.23 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Al-Ittihad Kalba win broke the near-deadlock. Ajman (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.83 scoring average — below par going forward. Al-Ittihad Kalba (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.56 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.