Al Wahda FC 1-0 Ajman – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Ajman at 36%, yet other data sources diverge — this Al Wahda FC vs Ajman fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
Ajman make the trip to Al Nahyan Stadium to face Al Wahda FC in Pro League, Regular Season - 1. The match kicks off on Friday 23 August 2024 at 15:00 UTC.
Form
Al Wahda FC (all games): 3W 3D 4L across 10 Pro League fixtures this term — 1.20 PPG. Last five: W W L D L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.40 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Al Wahda FC haven't played a Pro League game yet this season, so this record is entirely from last season.
Al Wahda FC at Al Nahyan Stadium this season: 4W 4D 2L from 10 home games — 1.60 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Ajman have collected 1.50 PPG across 10 Pro League outings this season: 3W 6D 1L. Last five: W D D D D. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — 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. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Ajman haven't played a Pro League game yet this season, so this record is entirely from last season.
Ajman away from home this season: 4W 5D 1L from 10 away games — 1.70 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.20 PPG for Al Wahda FC against 1.50 for Ajman. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
The BTTS picture is exceptionally clear (using home/away splits) — Al Wahda FC register both teams scoring in 80% of relevant games, Ajman in 80%. Both sides above 70% makes BTTS Yes one of the strongest standalone angles in this fixture.
Head-to-Head
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 5 head-to-head meetings have produced 2 wins for Al Wahda FC, 2 for Ajman and 1 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 2.8 goals per game across 5 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 20 Apr 2024, ended 1–2 with Ajman winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 2.8 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
Al Wahda FC — key trading statistics (26 games, 13 at home): they score before half-time in 69% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 77% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
Ajman — key trading statistics (26 games, 13 at away): they score before half-time in 85% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 80% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 77% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Al Wahda FC 69% and Ajman 62% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al Wahda FC 62% | Ajman 54%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al Wahda FC 1.52 xG and Ajman 1.53 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: Al Wahda FC attack 0.971 / defence 0.949 | Ajman attack 0.948 / defence 0.921. League average goals — home 1.696 / away 1.705. Data: 26 Al Wahda FC games / 26 Ajman games used (PrevSeason). Note: current-season sample is too small — prior-season data is carrying the calculation. Model confidence is reduced; treat probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: Al Wahda FC 35% | Draw 28% | Ajman 36%. Fair-value odds: Al Wahda FC 2.86 | Draw 3.57 | Ajman 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 59% | BTTS probability 63% | Total xG 3.05. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 59% — the 3.05 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 63% reflects that both xG figures (1.52 / 1.53) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Ajman at 36% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 28% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Ajman if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 3.05 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 59% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 3.1 goals per game and H2H averaging 2.8 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 63% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Al Wahda FC 80% | Ajman 80% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 35% 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. The Poisson model is drawing on PrevSeason data (26 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al Wahda FC vs Ajman | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 1 | Venue: Al Nahyan Stadium • Kick-off: Friday 23 Aug 2024, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al Wahda FC 35% | Draw 28% | Ajman 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 59% | BTTS 63% | xG Al Wahda FC 1.52 / Ajman 1.53 • Poisson strength factors: Al Wahda FC attack 0.971 / def 0.949 | Ajman attack 0.948 / def 0.921 | league avg home 1.696 / away 1.705 • Poisson stance: Ajman (36%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.52
Al Wahda FC xG
Expected Goals
1.53
Ajman xG
63%
BTTS
83%
Over 1.5
59%
Over 2.5
36%
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 Al Wahda FC vs Ajman kick off?
Al Wahda FC vs Ajman kicked off at 15:00 on Friday 23 August 2024 at Al Nahyan Stadium.
What was the final score in Al Wahda FC vs Ajman?
Al Wahda FC 1 - 0 Ajman.
Where is Al Wahda FC vs Ajman being played?
The match is being played at Al Nahyan Stadium.
What competition is Al Wahda FC vs Ajman part of?
Al Wahda FC vs Ajman is a Regular Season - 1 fixture in the Pro League (United-Arab-Emirates).
Who is favourite to win Al Wahda FC vs Ajman?
Our statistical model gives Al Wahda FC a 35% chance of winning, Ajman a 36% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making Ajman the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al Wahda FC vs Ajman?
Our model estimates a 63% probability that both Al Wahda FC and Ajman will score (BTTS).
Will Al Wahda FC vs Ajman have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 59%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al Wahda FC and Ajman?
Record (5 meetings): Al Wahda FC 2W | Draws 1 | Ajman 2W.
What form are Al Wahda FC and Ajman in?
No current-season fixtures available — form shown from previous season data. Al Wahda FC (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-W-L-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Al Wahda FC's attacking strength (0.97x league average) is weighed against Ajman's defensive record (0.92x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.52. Flip it around — Ajman's attack (0.95x) against Al Wahda FC's defence (0.95x) — and the away total comes out at 1.53.
These ratings are built from 26/26 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 12.4%. Close behind: 1-2 (8.4%), 2-1 (8.3%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Ajman Win
35%
2.82
28%
3.54
36%
2.76
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.0%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
8.4%
Away win
2 – 1
8.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.52
Al Wahda FC xG
Total xG
3.05
1.53
Ajman xG
2.82
35%
Home win
3.54
28%
Draw
2.76
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
81%
Over 1.5
1.23
19%
Under 1.5
5.26
59%
Over 2.5
1.69
41%
Under 2.5
2.44
36%
Over 3.5
2.78
64%
Under 3.5
1.56
19%
Over 4.5
5.26
81%
Under 4.5
1.23
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
63%
BTTS Yes
1.58
37%
BTTS No
2.73
Clean Sheet
22%
4.64
22%
4.55
Win to Nil
8%
13.09
8%
12.55
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.7 | 7.3 | 5.6 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 7.2 | 11.0 | 8.4 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 5.4 | 8.3 | 6.4 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 2.7 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 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 Al Wahda FC vs Ajman?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.4%.
How many goals are Al Wahda FC and Ajman expected to score?
The model projects 1.52 expected goals for Al Wahda FC and 1.53 for Ajman, a combined total of 3.05.
How confident is the prediction model for Al Wahda FC vs Ajman?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Al Wahda FC's recent record stands at 12W 6D 8L from 26 games, a 1.62 PPG return, with W-W-L-D-L in the last five. Al Wahda FC haven't played enough this season for a current-season-only sample, so this includes results carried over from last season.
Ajman, meanwhile, have gone 7W 11D 8L across 26 games — 1.23 PPG, with W-D-D-D-D in their last five. Ajman haven't played enough this season for a current-season-only sample, so this includes results carried over from last season.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.62 PPG for Al Wahda FC against 1.23 for Ajman. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Al Wahda FC have managed 6W 4D 3L from 13 games — 1.69 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Ajman's away record stands at 4W 7D 2L across 13 trips, a 1.46 PPG haul.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Al Wahda FC are averaging 1.73 goals scored and 1.31 conceded per game recently; Ajman are on 1.46 scored and 1.88 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Al Wahda FC have seen both teams score in 69% of their recent games; Ajman in 62%.
Last 26 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al Wahda FC
Pre-Season
Ajman
Pre-Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al Wahda FC and Ajman in coming into this match?
Al Wahda FC have gone 12W 6D 8L in their last 26 games (1.62 PPG), while Ajman have gone 7W 11D 8L in their last 26 (1.23 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al Wahda FC at home or Ajman away?
Al Wahda FC's home record (1.69 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al Wahda FC at home: 1.69 PPG; Ajman away: 1.46 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since May 2022 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 14 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Al Wahda FC have gone 2W 0D 3L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Ajman — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Al Wahda FC
1
Draws
4
Ajman
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al Wahda FC and Ajman?
From 10 meetings on record, Al Wahda FC have won 5, Ajman have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Al Wahda FC and Ajman last play each other?
They last met on 14 August 2026, when Al Wahda FC 2-3 Ajman.
Who has won more matches between Al Wahda FC and Ajman?
Al Wahda FC have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Al Wahda FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 69% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 15% 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 15% of those situations.
Ajman are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 85% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 77% for Al Wahda FC, 77% for Ajman — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 62% (Al Wahda FC) and 54% (Ajman). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 38% and 31% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al Wahda FC home games / Ajman away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al Wahda FC play Ajman?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 77% of Al Wahda FC's games and 77% of Ajman's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Al Wahda FC vs Ajman usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 62% of Al Wahda FC's matches and 54% of Ajman's.
Do Al Wahda FC and Ajman tend to score early?
Al Wahda FC have had a goal before half-time in 69% of their recent matches, Ajman in 85% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Al Wahda FC defy the odds to beat Ajman 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al Wahda FC beat Ajman 1-0 at Al Nahyan Stadium, Regular Season - 1, 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 Al Wahda FC 1.52 xG and Ajman 1.53 xG, a combined 3.05. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Ajman landed 1.5 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al Wahda FC attack 0.97 / defence 0.95 against Ajman attack 0.95 / defence 0.92, drawn from 26/26 games (PrevSeason).
On the result, the model split it Al Wahda FC 35% | Draw 28% | Ajman 36%, with Ajman to win its most likely call at 36%. The actual Al Wahda FC win had been the model's second-ranked read at 35%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 59%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 83% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 63% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 58% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al Wahda FC 62%, Ajman 54%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 65%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Al Wahda FC's trading profile (26 games, 13 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 69% of their matches — today it did not.
Ajman's trading profile (26 games, 13 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 27% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Al Wahda FC 1.62 PPG, Ajman 1.23 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Al Wahda FC win broke the near-deadlock. Al Wahda FC (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.38 average — tighter than their form line. Ajman (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.69 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), 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.