Khorfakkan 5-2 Baniyas SC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Khorfakkan at 49%, yet other data sources diverge — this Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Khorfakkan host Baniyas SC at Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium in Pro League, Regular Season - 11. Kick-off is scheduled for Monday 6 January 2025 at 12:55 UTC.
Form Guide
Khorfakkan — All Games: 3W 2D 5L from 10 Pro League outings this season, averaging 1.10 points per game. Last five: L D W D L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 2.20 conceded. However, 2.20 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Khorfakkan, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Khorfakkan's home record at Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium: 1W 3D 6L from 10 Pro League appearances (0.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.70 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 0.60 lags behind their overall 1.10 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium this season.
Across all Pro League games this season, Baniyas SC have recorded 2W 2D 6L from 10 outings — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L L L L D. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 2.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.30 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Baniyas SC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Baniyas SC have gone 0W 3D 7L from 10 away fixtures this term (0.30 PPG). Away from home they average 0.60 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.30 is notably below their overall 0.80 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.10 PPG (Khorfakkan) versus 0.80 (Baniyas SC). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 5 previous meetings, Khorfakkan have won 2, Baniyas SC 3, with 0 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 5 meetings have averaged 2.8 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 21 Apr 2024, ended 2–1 with Khorfakkan 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.
In-Play Profile
Khorfakkan in-play tendencies (36 games, 17 at home): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures 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 86% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 65% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 44%.
Baniyas SC in-play tendencies (36 games, 17 at away): they score before half-time in 88% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 42%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Khorfakkan 75% and Baniyas SC 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 72% | Baniyas SC 61%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Khorfakkan 1.55 xG and Baniyas SC 0.91 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 0.752 / defence 0.939 | Baniyas SC attack 0.652 / defence 1.151. League average goals — home 1.793 / away 1.484. Khorfakkan's attack strength of 0.752 is below the league average — the 1.55 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 36 Khorfakkan games / 36 Baniyas SC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Khorfakkan 49% | Draw 32% | Baniyas SC 19%. Fair-value odds: Khorfakkan 2.04 | Draw 3.12 | Baniyas SC 5.26. Khorfakkan hold a narrow Poisson edge at 49% — the draw (32%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS probability 50% | Total xG 2.46. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.46 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 50% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Khorfakkan as the most likely outcome at 49% — moderate model lean. With a 32% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Khorfakkan offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 2.46 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 45% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though H2H averaging only 2.8 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 50%. Form rates are neutral: Khorfakkan 50% | Baniyas SC 50%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 11 | Venue: Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium • Kick-off: Monday 6 Jan 2025, 12:55 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Khorfakkan 49% | Draw 32% | Baniyas SC 19% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% | BTTS 50% | xG Khorfakkan 1.55 / Baniyas SC 0.91 • Poisson strength factors: Khorfakkan attack 0.752 / def 0.939 | Baniyas SC attack 0.652 / def 1.151 | league avg home 1.793 / away 1.484 • Poisson stance: Khorfakkan (49%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.55
Khorfakkan xG
Expected Goals
0.91
Baniyas SC xG
50%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
45%
Over 2.5
23%
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 Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC kick off?
Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC kicked off at 12:55 on Monday 6 January 2025 at Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium.
What was the final score in Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC?
Khorfakkan 5 - 2 Baniyas SC.
Where is Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC being played?
The match is being played at Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium.
What competition is Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC part of?
Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC is a Regular Season - 11 fixture in the Pro League (United-Arab-Emirates).
Who is favourite to win Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC?
Our statistical model gives Khorfakkan a 49% chance of winning, Baniyas SC a 19% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Khorfakkan the favourite.
Will both teams score in Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC?
Our model estimates a 50% probability that both Khorfakkan and Baniyas SC will score (BTTS).
Will Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 45%.
What is the head-to-head record between Khorfakkan and Baniyas SC?
Record (5 meetings): Khorfakkan 2W | Draws 0 | Baniyas SC 3W.
What form are Khorfakkan and Baniyas SC in?
Khorfakkan (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 2.20 | L5 L-D-W-D-L. Baniyas SC (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 2.30 | L5 L-L-L-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Khorfakkan's attacking strength (0.75x league average) is weighed against Baniyas SC's defensive record (1.15x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.55. The same calculation in reverse, Baniyas SC's attack versus Khorfakkan's defence, projects 0.91 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 36/36 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 13.6%. Close behind: 1-0 (11.7%), 2-0 (10.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Khorfakkan Win
49%
2.04
32%
3.08
19%
5.37
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
13.3%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.0%
Draw
2 – 0
10.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.55
Khorfakkan xG
Total xG
2.46
0.91
Baniyas SC xG
2.04
49%
Home win
3.08
32%
Draw
5.37
19%
Away win
Goals Markets
70%
Over 1.5
1.43
30%
Under 1.5
3.33
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
23%
Over 3.5
4.35
77%
Under 3.5
1.30
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
50%
BTTS Yes
1.98
50%
BTTS No
2.02
Clean Sheet
40%
2.48
21%
4.72
Win to Nil
20%
5.06
4%
25.35
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.5 | 7.8 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 13.3 | 12.0 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.3 | 9.3 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 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 Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.6%.
How many goals are Khorfakkan and Baniyas SC expected to score?
The model projects 1.55 expected goals for Khorfakkan and 0.91 for Baniyas SC, a combined total of 2.46.
How confident is the prediction model for Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 49%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Khorfakkan come into this having played 36 games, going 9W 8D 19L for 0.97 points per game. Their last five reads L-D-W-D-L. The sample for Khorfakkan is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Baniyas SC sit at 0.94 PPG from 36 outings (9W 7D 20L), a run that reads L-L-L-L-D across their last five. The sample for Baniyas SC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Khorfakkan on 0.97 PPG, Baniyas SC on 0.94. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
Khorfakkan's home form reads 5W 4D 8L across 17 games on their own ground, a 1.12 PPG return.
Away from home, Baniyas SC have taken 0.53 points per game from 17 outings (2W 3D 12L). That's a step down from their 0.94 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Baniyas SC's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Khorfakkan 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 1.42 goals scored and 2.11 conceded per game recently; Baniyas SC are on 1.22 scored and 1.92 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Khorfakkan have seen both teams score in 75% of their recent games; Baniyas SC in 64%.
Last 36 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Khorfakkan
Blended
Baniyas SC
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Khorfakkan and Baniyas SC in coming into this match?
Khorfakkan have gone 9W 8D 19L in their last 36 games (0.97 PPG), while Baniyas SC have gone 9W 7D 20L in their last 36 (0.94 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Khorfakkan at home or Baniyas SC away?
Khorfakkan's home record (1.12 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Khorfakkan at home: 1.12 PPG; Baniyas SC away: 0.53 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Khorfakkan and Baniyas SC runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to April 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 11 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 6 Jan 2025, when Khorfakkan won 5-2 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Khorfakkan's record when hosting Baniyas SC specifically: 4W 1D 1L from 6 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Khorfakkan
2
Draws
3
Baniyas SC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Khorfakkan and Baniyas SC?
From 10 meetings on record, Khorfakkan have won 5, Baniyas SC have won 3, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Khorfakkan and Baniyas SC last play each other?
They last met on 11 September 2026, when Khorfakkan 0-0 Baniyas SC.
Who has won more matches between Khorfakkan and Baniyas SC?
Khorfakkan have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Khorfakkan are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 24% of those situations.
Baniyas SC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 88% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Khorfakkan 65%, Baniyas SC 53% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 65% for Khorfakkan and 59% for Baniyas SC. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 35% and 35% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Khorfakkan have failed to score in 35% of games; Baniyas SC in 41%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Khorfakkan home games / Baniyas SC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Khorfakkan play Baniyas SC?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 65% of Khorfakkan's games and 53% of Baniyas SC's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Khorfakkan vs Baniyas SC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 65% of Khorfakkan's matches and 59% of Baniyas SC's.
Do Khorfakkan and Baniyas SC tend to score early?
Khorfakkan have had a goal before half-time in 82% of their recent matches, Baniyas SC in 88% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Khorfakkan run riot with a 5-2 hammering of Baniyas SC.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Khorfakkan beat Baniyas SC 5-2 at Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium, Regular Season - 11, in the Pro League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Khorfakkan 1.55 xG and Baniyas SC 0.91 xG, a combined 2.46. The scoreboard read 5-2 for 7 actual goals. Khorfakkan beat their projection by 3.4 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Baniyas SC outscored their 0.91 projection by 1.1. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Khorfakkan attack 0.75 / defence 0.94 against Baniyas SC attack 0.65 / defence 1.15, drawn from 36/36 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Khorfakkan 49% | Draw 32% | Baniyas SC 19%, with Khorfakkan to win its most likely call at 49%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 45%. The game delivered 7, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 74% and landed. Over 3.5 was 23% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 50% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 67% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Khorfakkan 72%, Baniyas SC 61%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 69%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Khorfakkan's trading profile (36 games, 17 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 75% of their matches — today it did.
Baniyas SC's trading profile (36 games, 17 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 64% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Khorfakkan 0.97 PPG, Baniyas SC 0.94 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Khorfakkan win broke the near-deadlock. Khorfakkan (home/away splits) scored 5 against a 1.35 average — above their attacking norm. Baniyas SC (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.76 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 5 against a 1.94 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.