United Arab Emirates - Arabian Gulf LeagueData current as of 23 July 2026

Ajman vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: match statistics

Ajman crest
Ajman
0 : 1half-time 0:1
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai crest
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
115%(6.50)
X20%(3.90)
265%(1.40)

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is the decided favorite for this encounter, occupying first place in the table with an impressive record of 10 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 defeat. The visitors present phenomenal away form – 100% clean sheets in away matches, averaging 1.5 goals scored with just 0 goals conceded per away game. Ajman, meanwhile, sits in 10th position with very weak home form (29% wins, 57% losses) and a negative goal difference (-4). The difference in quality is enormous – the visitors are on a streak of five consecutive victories, scoring 20 goals in their last 5 matches, while the hosts have earned just one point in their last 5 meetings. Shabab Al Ahli's higher effectiveness (10% shot conversion vs 6% for Ajman), better ball possession (58% vs 49%), and advantage in expected goals (xG 1.62 vs 1.38) further confirm their dominance.

Ajman vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Ajman play Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The match date is 28 January 2026 at 14:15. Final score: 0:1.

Current form

Ajman: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.

Goal statistics

Ajman scores 1.04 and concedes 1.31 goals per match. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores 2.31 and concedes 0.69. League average: 2.82 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Ajman 38%, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 46%. Over 2.5: Ajman 35%, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 54%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 52%.

xG, shots and style

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai has higher xG: 1.76 vs 1.31. Ajman: 12.2 shots per match, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 15.8.

Match halves

Ajman: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.65. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.38.

Goals by minute

Ajman: 76-90+ (11 goals). Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Arabian Gulf League: 2.82 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 52%.

Head-to-head

1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.

Match description

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is the decided favorite for this encounter, occupying first place in the table with an impressive record of 10 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 defeat. The visitors present phenomenal away form – 100% clean sheets in away matches, averaging 1.5 goals scored with just 0 goals conceded per away game. Ajman, meanwhile, sits in 10th position with very weak home form (29% wins, 57% losses) and a negative goal difference (-4). The difference in quality is enormous – the visitors are on a streak of five consecutive victories, scoring 20 goals in their last 5 matches, while the hosts have earned just one point in their last 5 meetings. Shabab Al Ahli's higher effectiveness (10% shot conversion vs 6% for Ajman), better ball possession (58% vs 49%), and advantage in expected goals (xG 1.62 vs 1.38) further confirm their dominance.

Half-by-half

0 : 1
1st half
0 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

41Possession (%)59
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
8Shots8
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
2Shots on target1
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0.85xG0.82
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
3Corners8
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
26Dangerous attacks32
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
16Fouls15
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
2Cards2
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
1.04Goals scored / match2.31
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
1.31Goals conceded / match0.69
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
48%Average possession59%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
4.08Shots on target / match5.69
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

12.19Shots per match15.85
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
4.08Shots on target5.69
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
8.5%Shot conversion14.6%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
48%Possession59%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
1.31xG for1.76
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
1.31xG against0.88
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai

Shooting quality

Ajman: BalancedShabab Al Ahli Dubai: Dominant
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
Accuracy (shots on target)33%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.250.41

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Ajman is 33% better for: last-5 form.

1.6 pts / match - Ajman · 1.2 pts / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai

Ajman
LWDWD
Season result split
35% W19% R46% P
Season (W-D-L)
9-5-12
1.23 pts / match · goal difference -7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-4-6
Last 5 at home
1-3-1
WDLDD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.23Opponent xG: 1.39BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
LDWDD
Season result split
65% W27% R8% P
Season (W-D-L)
17-7-2
2.23 pts / match · goal difference +42
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
8-4-1
Last 5 away
2-2-1
WDWLD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.66Opponent xG: 1.27BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 122% better for: goals scored per match.

1.04 goals / match - Ajman · 2.31 goals / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 90% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.31 goals / match - Ajman · 0.69 goals / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai

Ajman scoring profile: mixed

Ajman scores in 62% of matches (16 of 26 matches), while Shabab Al Ahli Dubai keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 matches).

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scoring profile: very strong

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores in 88% of matches (23 of 26 matches), while Ajman keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 matches).

27Goals scored (season)60
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
34Goals conceded (season)18
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
2.35Average goals in match3
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
7Goals scored (last 5)10
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
6Goals conceded (last 5)10
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai

How often they score at least...

62%1 goal88%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
23%2 goals62%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
12%3 goals38%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
4%4 goals23%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai

How often they concede at least...

73%1 goal50%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
42%2 goals12%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
15%3 goals8%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0%4 goals0%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

46%
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.12 of 26 matches
55%
League average

Goal patterns

12%BTTS at half-time19%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0%BTTS in both halves4%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
12%Scored in both halves42%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai

BTTS and goal count

27%Min. 3 goals and BTTS35%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
8%Min. 3 goals without BTTS19%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
60%BTTS - last 5100%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

58%Min. 1 goal before half-time69%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
23%Min. 2 goals before half-time35%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
15%Min. 3 goals before half-time19%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai

2nd half

77%Min. 1 goal after half-time81%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
42%Min. 2 goals after half-time46%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
12%Min. 3 goals after half-time31%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 121% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.85 pts / match - Ajman · 1.88 pts / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai

Ajman - half-time state
12% leading50% draw38% trailing
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - half-time state
50% leading38% draw12% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.85Points per match (1st half)1.88
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0.38Goals scored (1st half)0.92
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0.62Goals conceded (1st half)0.31
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
1Average goals (1st half)1.23
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
54%Clean sheet before half-time73%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
77%No goal before half-time38%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai

After half-time (2nd half)

1.38Points per match (2nd half)1.96
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0.65Goals scored (2nd half)1.38
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0.69Goals conceded (2nd half)0.38
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
1.35Average goals (2nd half)1.77
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
54%Clean sheet after half-time65%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai
50%No goal after half-time31%
AjmanShabab Al Ahli Dubai

Ajman - second-half results

35% W35% R31% P
22
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
-6
Goal difference (1st half)
36
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.85
PPG before half-time
Lead holding292%

Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - second-half results

54% W35% R12% P
49
Half-time points
24
Half-time goals
+16
Goal difference (1st half)
51
Second-half points
+26
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.88
PPG before half-time
Lead holding130%

Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 65%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Ajman - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.201.40
Goals scored / match0.60.8
Goals conceded / match0.40.8
Average goals in match1.01.6
1 goal60%80%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+10
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.001.60
Goals scored / match0.81.2
Goals conceded / match1.01.0
Average goals in match1.82.2
1 goal80%100%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals40%40%
Clean sheet20%20%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference-1+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 60% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Ajman
ScoredConceded
1
3
0-15
4
6
16-30
5
7
31-45
4
5
46-60
2
5
61-75
11
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
ScoredConceded
7
0
0-15
6
1
16-30
11
7
31-45
13
4
46-60
8
3
61-75
15
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.67
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
0.9 : 1.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
95%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
42%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+50%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
55%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
5%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 20 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Ajman

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
0.00
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.27
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.27
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
0.00
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
71%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
96%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.37
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
41% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 4% come in the first quarter-hour.
41%

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.88
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.74
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-13.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.55
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.19
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
170%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
47%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-1.03
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Arabian Gulf League).

Teams vs league

AjmanLigaShabab Al Ahli Dubai
Average goals in match 2.352.82 3.00
Both teams scored 38%55% 46%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 35%52% 54%
Clean sheets 27%25% 50%
Goal before half-time 58%70% 69%
Goal after half-time 77%81% 81%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.82
Average goals per match
55%
Both teams scored
52%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
25%
Clean sheets
1.46
Home goals / match
1.36
Away goals / match
+7%
Home attack advantage
+7%
Home defence advantage
+3%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
35%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
81%
1 goal
47%
2 goals
20%
3 goals
8%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Ajman 0 - 0 - 1 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

FAQ

What was the result of Ajman vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?

The Arabian Gulf League match finished Ajman 0:1 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Ajman vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?

Ajman score 1.04 goals per game on average and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 2.31. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Ajman's matches and 46% of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's.

What form are Ajman and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in?

Over the last 5 games Ajman have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ajman vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?

The statistical background for Ajman vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.