Khorfakkan 0-1 Al Ain – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Al Ain at 62% — the H2H record 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 Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Pro League, Regular Season - 22. Kick-off is scheduled for Monday 6 May 2024 at 15:05 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Pro League games this season, Khorfakkan have gone 3W 2D 5L from 10 outings — a 1.10 PPG return. Last five: L L L W D. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.10 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet 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. This season is still relatively young for Khorfakkan, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Khorfakkan have posted 5W 1D 4L at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium — 1.60 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.60 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.10 — Khorfakkan are significantly better at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Al Ain stand at 5W 2D 3L from 10 Pro League matches — 1.70 PPG. Last five: W D L D L. 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 suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Al Ain, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Al Ain away from home this season: 7W 1D 2L from 10 away games — 2.20 PPG on the road. They are averaging 2.20 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Their away PPG of 2.20 exceeds their overall 1.70 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Al Ain — 0.60 PPG ahead of the hosts (1.70 vs 1.10). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
H2H Record
The previous 5 encounters between these sides heavily favour Al Ain, who boast 5 victories compared to 0 for Khorfakkan.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 5 meetings have averaged 4.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 20 Dec 2023, ended 1–4 with Al Ain winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Al Ain have won 5 of 5 previous encounters, and at 4.0 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading Patterns
Khorfakkan in-play and half-time data (45 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 59% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 87% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 73% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%; they fail to score in 31% of games.
Al Ain in-play and half-time data (45 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 57% of those occasions; they lead at the break 47% of the time; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 77% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 56%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Khorfakkan 60% and Al Ain 67% — 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 76%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Khorfakkan 1.14 xG and Al Ain 2.26 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 0.945 / defence 1.148 | Al Ain attack 1.160 / defence 0.767. League average goals — home 1.571 / away 1.695. Al Ain's defence strength of 0.767 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 46 Khorfakkan games / 45 Al Ain games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Khorfakkan 17% | Draw 21% | Al Ain 62%. Fair-value odds: Khorfakkan 5.88 | Draw 4.76 | Al Ain 1.61. The model has a clear lean to Al Ain (62%) — a 45pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS probability 62% | Total xG 3.40. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.40 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 62% reflects that both xG figures (1.14 / 2.26) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Al Ain are the pick at 62% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 21% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.40 combined xG gives a 66% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 3.5 goals per game and H2H averaging 4.0 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 62% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Khorfakkan 70% | Al Ain 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Khorfakkan vs Al Ain | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 22 | Venue: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium • Kick-off: Monday 6 May 2024, 15:05 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Khorfakkan 17% | Draw 21% | Al Ain 62% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% | BTTS 62% | xG Khorfakkan 1.14 / Al Ain 2.26 • Poisson strength factors: Khorfakkan attack 0.945 / def 1.148 | Al Ain attack 1.160 / def 0.767 | league avg home 1.571 / away 1.695 • Poisson stance: Al Ain (62%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.14
Khorfakkan xG
Expected Goals
2.26
Al Ain xG
62%
BTTS
86%
Over 1.5
66%
Over 2.5
44%
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 Khorfakkan vs Al Ain kick off?
Khorfakkan vs Al Ain kicked off at 15:05 on Monday 6 May 2024 at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.
What was the final score in Khorfakkan vs Al Ain?
Khorfakkan 0 - 1 Al Ain.
Where is Khorfakkan vs Al Ain being played?
The match is being played at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.
What competition is Khorfakkan vs Al Ain part of?
Khorfakkan vs Al Ain is a Regular Season - 22 fixture in the Pro League (United-Arab-Emirates).
Who is favourite to win Khorfakkan vs Al Ain?
Our statistical model gives Khorfakkan a 17% chance of winning, Al Ain a 62% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Al Ain the favourite.
Will both teams score in Khorfakkan vs Al Ain?
Our model estimates a 62% probability that both Khorfakkan and Al Ain will score (BTTS).
Will Khorfakkan vs Al Ain have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%.
What is the head-to-head record between Khorfakkan and Al Ain?
Record (5 meetings): Khorfakkan 0W | Draws 0 | Al Ain 5W.
What form are Khorfakkan and Al Ain in?
Khorfakkan (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 2.10 | L5 L-L-L-W-D. Al Ain (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-D-L-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Khorfakkan's attacking strength (0.94x league average) is weighed against Al Ain's defensive record (0.77x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.14. The same calculation in reverse, Al Ain's attack versus Khorfakkan's defence, projects 2.26 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 46/45 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 9.7%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.7%), 0-2 (8.5%). 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 Ain Win
17%
5.75
21%
4.82
62%
1.62
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
9.7%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
8.6%
Draw
0 – 2
8.5%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.14
Khorfakkan xG
Total xG
3.40
2.26
Al Ain xG
5.75
17%
Home win
4.82
21%
Draw
1.62
62%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
66%
Over 2.5
1.52
34%
Under 2.5
2.94
44%
Over 3.5
2.27
56%
Under 3.5
1.79
25%
Over 4.5
4.00
75%
Under 4.5
1.33
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
62%
BTTS Yes
1.62
38%
BTTS No
2.60
Clean Sheet
10%
9.55
32%
3.12
Win to Nil
2%
54.97
20%
5.04
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.4 | 7.6 | 8.5 | 6.4 | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 | 3.8 | 8.6 | 9.7 | 7.3 | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| 2 | 2.2 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| 3 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 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 Al Ain?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.7%.
How many goals are Khorfakkan and Al Ain expected to score?
The model projects 1.14 expected goals for Khorfakkan and 2.26 for Al Ain, a combined total of 3.40.
How confident is the prediction model for Khorfakkan vs Al Ain?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 62%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 45 outings, Khorfakkan have picked up 1.02 PPG on a 12W 10D 23L record — L-L-L-W-D across the most recent five. The sample for Khorfakkan is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Al Ain's form line: 27W 9D 9L from 45 games, 2.00 PPG, last five W-D-L-D-L. The sample for Al Ain is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Al Ain are the form team by 0.98 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 1.50 PPG from 22 outings (10W 3D 9L). That's noticeably better than their 1.02 PPG overall — Khorfakkan are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Al Ain have gone 14W 4D 4L from 22 away games — 2.09 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 1.24 goals scored and 1.89 conceded per game recently; Al Ain are on 2.49 scored and 1.27 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Khorfakkan have seen both teams score in 60% of their recent games; Al Ain in 67%.
Last 45 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Khorfakkan
Blended
Al Ain
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Khorfakkan and Al Ain in coming into this match?
Khorfakkan have gone 12W 10D 23L in their last 45 games (1.02 PPG), while Al Ain have gone 27W 9D 9L in their last 45 (2.00 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Khorfakkan at home or Al Ain away?
Al Ain's away record (2.09 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Khorfakkan at home: 1.50 PPG; Al Ain away: 2.09 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Khorfakkan and Al Ain runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 27 February 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Al Ain go into this on the back of 2 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 24 Aug 2024, when Al Ain won 5-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Khorfakkan's record when hosting Al Ain specifically: 0W 1D 4L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
0
Khorfakkan
1
Draws
9
Al Ain
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Khorfakkan and Al Ain?
From 10 meetings on record, Khorfakkan have won 0, Al Ain have won 9, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Khorfakkan and Al Ain last play each other?
They last met on 27 February 2026, when Khorfakkan 2-3 Al Ain.
Who has won more matches between Khorfakkan and Al Ain?
Al Ain have the better head-to-head record, with 9 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Khorfakkan see a goal before the break in 59% of their matches.
Al Ain are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 46% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Khorfakkan 54%, Al Ain 64% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 73% for Khorfakkan and 77% for Al Ain. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 32% and 54% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Al Ain in 32%; Khorfakkan have failed to score in 32% 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.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Khorfakkan play Al Ain?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 54% of Khorfakkan's games and 64% of Al Ain's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Khorfakkan vs Al Ain usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 73% of Khorfakkan's matches and 77% of Al Ain's.
Do Khorfakkan and Al Ain tend to score early?
Khorfakkan have had a goal before half-time in 59% of their recent matches, Al Ain in 82% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Al Ain edge out Khorfakkan 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al Ain beat Khorfakkan 0-1 at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Regular Season - 22, 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 1.14 xG and Al Ain 2.26 xG, a combined 3.40. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Khorfakkan fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Al Ain landed 1.3 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Khorfakkan attack 0.94 / defence 1.15 against Al Ain attack 1.16 / defence 0.77, drawn from 46/45 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Khorfakkan 17% | Draw 21% | Al Ain 62%, with Al Ain to win its most likely call at 62%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 66%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 86% and missed. Over 3.5 was 44% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 62% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 72% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Khorfakkan 69%, Al Ain 76%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 63%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Khorfakkan's trading profile (45 games, 22 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 31% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Al Ain's trading profile (45 games, 22 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Al Ain arrived the stronger side — 2.00 PPG against 1.02. Form held, and they took the win. Khorfakkan (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.50 scoring average — below par going forward. Al Ain (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.27 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.18 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). 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.