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Al-Jazira 3-2 Al-Ittihad Kalba – Result & Analysis

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Pro League · Regular Season - 15

Kick-off

Tue 15 Mar 2022

13:45

Venue

Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium

Competition

Pro League

United-Arab-Emirates

Status

FT
💬 Comment 📝 Notes
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Poisson rates Al-Jazira at 47% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba encounter.

✍️ Match Preview

Analysis & Preview

A Pro League encounter, Regular Season - 15 sees Al-Ittihad Kalba travel to Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium to take on Al-Jazira. The game is scheduled for Tuesday 15 March 2022, 13:45 UTC.

Recent Form

Across all Pro League games this season, Al-Jazira have gone 6W 1D 3L from 10 outings — a 1.90 PPG return. Last five: W L W W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.20 conceded. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. This season is still relatively young for Al-Jazira, so this record blends games from this season and last.

Al-Jazira's home record at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium: 8W 0D 1L from 9 Pro League appearances (2.67 PPG). They are averaging 2.11 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from 9 home games (56%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium. Their home PPG of 2.67 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.90 — Al-Jazira are significantly better at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium than their overall form suggests.

Looking at all fixtures this season, Al-Ittihad Kalba stand at 2W 4D 4L from 10 Pro League matches — 1.00 PPG. Last five: L L L D D. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets 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 Al-Ittihad Kalba, so this record blends games from this season and last.

Al-Ittihad Kalba's away record: 2W 3D 3L from 8 road trips in Pro League this season (1.12 PPG). Away from home they average 1.38 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 62% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.

Al-Jazira carry the stronger recent momentum — 0.90 PPG ahead of their opponents on 1.90 vs 1.00. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.

Head to Head

The rivalry is an even one: 0 wins apiece for Al-Jazira, 0 for Al-Ittihad Kalba and 1 shared spoils from 1 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.

The last 1 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 0.0 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 25 Aug 2021, ended 0–0 with a draw.

With a balanced win record and just 0.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.

In-Play Data

Al-Jazira trading profile (18 games, 8 at home): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 50% of the time.

Al-Ittihad Kalba trading profile (18 games, 8 at away): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 38% of games (away games).

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Jazira 44% versus Al-Ittihad Kalba 61%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Jazira 56% | Al-Ittihad Kalba 39%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Jazira 1.76 xG and Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.35 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-Jazira attack 1.200 / defence 1.110 | Al-Ittihad Kalba attack 1.015 / defence 1.334. League average goals — home 1.103 / away 1.197. Al-Ittihad Kalba bring a strong defensive rating of 1.334 — this is suppressing Al-Jazira's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 18 Al-Jazira games / 18 Al-Ittihad Kalba games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Al-Jazira 47% | Draw 23% | Al-Ittihad Kalba 29%. Fair-value odds: Al-Jazira 2.13 | Draw 4.35 | Al-Ittihad Kalba 3.45. Al-Jazira hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (23%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 60% | BTTS probability 61% | Total xG 3.11. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 60% — the 3.11 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% reflects that both xG figures (1.76 / 1.35) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.

Our Verdict

Poisson rates Al-Jazira as the most likely outcome at 47% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 23% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Al-Jazira offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.

On the goals line, Poisson's 3.11 combined xG gives a 60% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game.

Poisson assigns a 61% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Al-Jazira 44% | Al-Ittihad Kalba 62%.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (0W–1D–0W), with no clear historical advantage.
Goals H2H only shows 0.00 goals/game but Poisson xG is 3.11 — this season's attack strength ratings are elevating the goal expectation.
Form Al-Jazira lead on PPG: 1.90 vs 1.00 — stronger form across the last 10 games.
Form Al-Jazira Poisson xG (1.76) is below their recent form scoring rate (2.11) — opposition defensive quality is suppressing the model's expectation.
Form Form and Poisson model both favour Al-Jazira — Al-Jazira at 47% win probability.
Goals Poisson Over 2.5 probability is 60% — the model favours goals in this fixture.
BTTS Poisson BTTS probability is 61% — model favours both teams scoring.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 15 | Venue: Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium • Kick-off: Tuesday 15 Mar 2022, 13:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Jazira 47% | Draw 23% | Al-Ittihad Kalba 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 60% | BTTS 61% | xG Al-Jazira 1.76 / Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.35 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Jazira attack 1.200 / def 1.110 | Al-Ittihad Kalba attack 1.015 / def 1.334 | league avg home 1.103 / away 1.197 • Poisson stance: Al-Jazira (47%) — moderate lean

🧮 Prediction Model

1.76

Al-Jazira xG

Expected Goals

1.35

Al-Ittihad Kalba xG

47%
23%
29%
Al-Jazira Draw Al-Ittihad Kalba

61%

BTTS

82%

Over 1.5

60%

Over 2.5

38%

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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba kick off?

Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba kicked off at 13:45 on Tuesday 15 March 2022 at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium.

What was the final score in Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba?

Al-Jazira 3 - 2 Al-Ittihad Kalba.

Where is Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba being played?

The match is being played at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium.

What competition is Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba part of?

Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba is a Regular Season - 15 fixture in the Pro League (United-Arab-Emirates).

Who is favourite to win Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba?

Our statistical model gives Al-Jazira a 47% chance of winning, Al-Ittihad Kalba a 29% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Al-Jazira the favourite.

Will both teams score in Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba?

Our model estimates a 61% probability that both Al-Jazira and Al-Ittihad Kalba will score (BTTS).

Will Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 60%.

What is the head-to-head record between Al-Jazira and Al-Ittihad Kalba?

Record (1 meetings): Al-Jazira 0W | Draws 1 | Al-Ittihad Kalba 0W.

What form are Al-Jazira and Al-Ittihad Kalba in?

Al-Jazira (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-L-W-W-W. Al-Ittihad Kalba (all comps): 2W-4D-4L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.50 | L5 L-L-L-D-D.

🧮 Model Insight

Model Mechanics

Al-Jazira's attacking strength (1.20x league average) is weighed against Al-Ittihad Kalba's defensive record (1.33x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.76. The same calculation in reverse, Al-Ittihad Kalba's attack versus Al-Jazira's defence, projects 1.35 expected goals for the visitors.

These ratings are built from 18/18 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 12.0%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.3%), 1-2 (7.1%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.

Most Likely Outcome

Al-Jazira Win

47%

Al-Jazira

2.11

23%

Draw

4.30

29%

Al-Ittihad Kalba

3.40

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

10.6%

Draw

Most likely

2 – 1

9.3%

Home win

1 – 0

7.8%

Home win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.76

Al-Jazira xG

Total xG

3.11

1.35

Al-Ittihad Kalba xG

47%
23%
29%
Al-JaziraDrawAl-Ittihad Kalba

2.11

47%

Home win

4.30

23%

Draw

3.40

29%

Away win

Goals Markets

82%

Over 1.5

1.22

18%

Under 1.5

5.56

60%

Over 2.5

1.67

40%

Under 2.5

2.50

38%

Over 3.5

2.63

62%

Under 3.5

1.61

20%

Over 4.5

5.00

80%

Under 4.5

1.25

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

61%

BTTS Yes

1.63

39%

BTTS No

2.59

Clean Sheet

26%

Al-Jazira

3.85

17%

Al-Ittihad Kalba

5.84

Win to Nil

12%

Al-Jazira

8.14

5%

Al-Ittihad Kalba

19.86

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 4.4 6.0 4.0 1.8 0.6 0.2
1 7.8 10.6 7.1 3.2 1.1 0.3
2 6.9 9.3 6.3 2.8 1.0 0.3
3 4.1 5.5 3.7 1.7 0.6 0.2
4 1.8 2.4 1.6 0.7 0.2 0.1
5 0.6 0.9 0.6 0.3 0.1

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· Outlined cell = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.765
λ Away (xG) 1.349
Total xG 3.114
League avg home goals 1.103
League avg away goals 1.197
Al-Jazira attack strength 1.200
Al-Jazira defence strength 1.110
Al-Ittihad Kalba attack strength 1.015
Al-Ittihad Kalba defence strength 1.334
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 18 / 18

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.0%.

How many goals are Al-Jazira and Al-Ittihad Kalba expected to score?

The model projects 1.76 expected goals for Al-Jazira and 1.35 for Al-Ittihad Kalba, a combined total of 3.11.

How confident is the prediction model for Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Where Both Sides Stand

Al-Jazira's recent record stands at 11W 2D 5L from 18 games, a 1.94 PPG return, with W-L-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for Al-Jazira is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.

Al-Ittihad Kalba, meanwhile, have gone 4W 8D 6L across 18 games — 1.11 PPG, with L-L-L-D-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.

The points-per-game comparison favours Al-Jazira by 0.83 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Al-Ittihad Kalba heading into this one.

Home Ground vs the Road

At home specifically, Al-Jazira have managed 7W 0D 1L from 8 games — 2.62 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.94 PPG overall — Al-Jazira are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.

Al-Ittihad Kalba's away record stands at 2W 3D 3L across 8 trips, a 1.12 PPG haul.

Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Al-Jazira 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

Al-Jazira are averaging 1.67 goals scored and 1.06 conceded per game recently; Al-Ittihad Kalba are on 1.11 scored and 1.33 conceded.

On BTTS specifically: Al-Ittihad Kalba in 61%.

Defensively: Al-Jazira have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.

Last 18 Results — Pro League

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Al-Jazira

Al-Jazira

Blended
W L W W W
Al-Ittihad Kalba

Al-Ittihad Kalba

Blended
L L L D D
18 Played 18
11/2/5 W / D / L 4/8/6
1.94 Points Per Game 1.11
1.67 Avg Goals Scored 1.11
1.06 Avg Goals Conceded 1.33
2.72 Avg Goals / Game 2.44
9 Clean Sheets 4
8 BTTS 11
10 Over 2.5 Games 7
Al-Jazira

Al-Jazira

W
A Al Urooba
1–0 HT 0–0
11 Mar
W
H Sharjah FC
1–0 HT 1–0
04 Mar
W
A Emirates Club
3–0 HT 2–0
25 Feb
L
A Al Nasr
0–2 HT 0–1
19 Feb
W
A Al-Dhafra
3–0 HT 1–0
15 Feb
W
H Al-Wasl FC
3–2 HT 1–1
11 Jan
D
A Al Wahda FC
1–1 HT 1–0
31 Dec
W
H Khorfakkan
4–0 HT 2–0
25 Dec
L
H Al Ain
1–5 HT 1–3
20 Nov
L
A Ajman
1–2 HT 1–1
02 Nov
W
H Baniyas SC
2–0 HT 1–0
28 Oct
L
A Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
1–2 HT 1–1
22 Oct
W
H Al Urooba
1–0 HT 0–0
28 Sep
L
A Sharjah FC
1–2 HT 1–0
24 Sep
W
H Emirates Club
3–2 HT 1–0
17 Sep
W
H Al Nasr
2–1 HT 0–0
11 Sep
D
A Al-Ittihad Kalba
0–0 HT 0–0
25 Aug
W
H Al-Dhafra
2–0 HT 1–0
20 Aug
Al-Ittihad Kalba

Al-Ittihad Kalba

D
H Al-Dhafra
2–2 HT 1–2
11 Mar
D
A Al-Wasl FC
1–1 HT 0–0
05 Mar
L
H Al Ain
0–2 HT 0–1
25 Feb
L
A Ajman
3–4 HT 0–1
19 Feb
L
H Sharjah FC
0–1 HT 0–0
04 Feb
L
H Baniyas SC
1–3 HT 0–2
08 Jan
W
A Khorfakkan
1–0 HT 1–0
31 Dec
W
H Al Wahda FC
2–1 HT 0–1
26 Dec
D
A Emirates Club
1–1 HT 0–0
20 Nov
D
H Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
0–0 HT 0–0
02 Nov
W
A Al Nasr
3–0 HT 2–0
28 Oct
W
H Al Urooba
2–1 HT 1–0
21 Oct
D
A Al-Dhafra
1–1 HT 1–0
28 Sep
D
H Al-Wasl FC
1–1 HT 1–0
23 Sep
L
A Al Ain
1–4 HT 0–4
17 Sep
D
H Ajman
1–1 HT 0–0
11 Sep
D
H Al-Jazira
0–0 HT 0–0
25 Aug
L
A Sharjah FC
0–1 HT 0–0
20 Aug

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Al-Jazira and Al-Ittihad Kalba in coming into this match?

Al-Jazira have gone 11W 2D 5L in their last 18 games (1.94 PPG), while Al-Ittihad Kalba have gone 4W 8D 6L in their last 18 (1.11 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Al-Jazira at home or Al-Ittihad Kalba away?

Al-Jazira's home record (2.62 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Jazira at home: 2.62 PPG; Al-Ittihad Kalba away: 1.12 PPG.

Have Al-Jazira or Al-Ittihad Kalba been keeping clean sheets recently?

Al-Jazira have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their recent games, Al-Ittihad Kalba in 22%.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

A Look Back

The fixture history between Al-Jazira and Al-Ittihad Kalba runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 13 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.

Digging Into the Numbers

The biggest gap between the sides came on 23 Sep 2023, when Al-Jazira won 0-4 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.

Al-Jazira's record when hosting Al-Ittihad Kalba specifically: 3W 1D 1L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.

Last 10 Meetings

Al-Jazira

4

Al-Jazira

4

Draws

Al-Ittihad Kalba

2

Al-Ittihad Kalba

Recent Meetings

Al-Jazira
2–1
13 Feb 26
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Al-Ittihad Kalba
1–1
29 Dec 25
Al-Jazira
Al-Jazira
1–2
23 Apr 25
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Al-Ittihad Kalba
1–1
07 Dec 24
Al-Jazira
Al-Jazira
2–2
14 Mar 24
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Al-Ittihad Kalba
0–4
23 Sep 23
Al-Jazira
Al-Jazira
2–0
11 May 23
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Al-Ittihad Kalba
2–1
22 Jan 23
Al-Jazira
Al-Jazira
3–2
15 Mar 22
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Al-Ittihad Kalba
0–0
25 Aug 21
Al-Jazira

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Al-Jazira and Al-Ittihad Kalba?

From 10 meetings on record, Al-Jazira have won 4, Al-Ittihad Kalba have won 2, and 4 have been drawn.

When did Al-Jazira and Al-Ittihad Kalba last play each other?

They last met on 13 February 2026, when Al-Jazira 2-1 Al-Ittihad Kalba.

Who has won more matches between Al-Jazira and Al-Ittihad Kalba?

Al-Jazira have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

Half-Time Trends

Al-Jazira are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time.

Al-Ittihad Kalba are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time.

The Numbers That Matter

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Jazira 50%, Al-Ittihad Kalba 62% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 62% (Al-Jazira) and 38% (Al-Ittihad Kalba).

On the defensive side: Al-Jazira keep a clean sheet in 50% of their matches.

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Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Al-Jazira home games / Al-Ittihad Kalba away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Al-Jazira Al-Jazira Blended
Metric All
(18 games)
Venue
(8 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 14/18
(77.8%)
6/8
(75%)
2+ Goals Before HT 6/18
(33.3%)
3/8
(37.5%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 3/4
(75%)
2/2
(100%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 1/4
(25%)
1/2
(50%)
Winning at HT 9/18
(50%)
4/8
(50%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 2/18
(11.1%)
0/8
(0%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 0/18
(0%)
0/8
(0%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 8/18
(44.4%)
4/8
(50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 10/18
(55.6%)
5/8
(62.5%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4/18
(22.2%)
4/8
(50%)
Clean Sheet 9/18
(50%)
4/8
(50%)
Failed to Score 2/18
(11.1%)
0/8
(0%)
Al-Ittihad Kalba Al-Ittihad Kalba Blended
Metric All
(18 games)
Venue
(8 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 11/18
(61.1%)
5/8
(62.5%)
2+ Goals Before HT 4/18
(22.2%)
2/8
(25%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 5/7
(71.4%)
3/3
(100%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 3/7
(42.9%)
2/3
(66.7%)
Winning at HT 5/18
(27.8%)
3/8
(37.5%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 2/18
(11.1%)
1/8
(12.5%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 2/18
(11.1%)
0/8
(0%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 11/18
(61.1%)
5/8
(62.5%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7/18
(38.9%)
3/8
(37.5%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4/18
(22.2%)
2/8
(25%)
Clean Sheet 4/18
(22.2%)
2/8
(25%)
Failed to Score 5/18
(27.8%)
1/8
(12.5%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Al-Jazira play Al-Ittihad Kalba?

Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 50% of Al-Jazira's games and 62% of Al-Ittihad Kalba's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.

Is Al-Jazira vs Al-Ittihad Kalba usually a high-scoring fixture?

Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 62% of Al-Jazira's recent games and 38% of Al-Ittihad Kalba's, pointing to a tighter contest.

Do Al-Jazira and Al-Ittihad Kalba tend to score early?

Al-Jazira have had a goal before half-time in 75% of their recent matches, Al-Ittihad Kalba in 62% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.

📰

Prediction vindicated as Al-Jazira edge out Al-Ittihad Kalba 3-2.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

Al-Jazira beat Al-Ittihad Kalba 3-2 at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, Regular Season - 15, 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 Al-Jazira 1.76 xG and Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.35 xG, a combined 3.11. The scoreboard read 3-2 for 5 actual goals. Al-Jazira beat their projection by 1.2 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al-Jazira attack 1.20 / defence 1.11 against Al-Ittihad Kalba attack 1.01 / defence 1.33, drawn from 18/18 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Al-Jazira 47% | Draw 23% | Al-Ittihad Kalba 29%, with Al-Jazira to win its most likely call at 47%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 60%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 82% and landed. Over 3.5 was 38% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 61% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 47% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al-Jazira 56%, Al-Ittihad Kalba 39%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which matched the both-scored outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Al-Jazira's trading profile (18 games, 8 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 50% of the time, and conceded here.

Al-Ittihad Kalba's trading profile (18 games, 8 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did.

Form vs Result

On form, Al-Jazira arrived the stronger side — 1.94 PPG against 1.11. Form held, and they took the win. Al-Jazira (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 2.12 average — above their attacking norm. Al-Ittihad Kalba (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.50 concession average — a leakier day than usual.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.

💡 Key Insights

Model Over/Under 2.5 landed as modelled — 60% Over 2.5 probability, 5 goals scored.
Model BTTS matched the model — 61% projected, both teams scored.
Trading Trading data bucked — 47% historical Over 2.5 rate, but the game went over.

⚠️ 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.