Al Ain vs Al Sharjah: match statistics
Al Ain demonstrates absolute dominance on home soil, boasting an 80% win rate and an impressive 22:7 goal record this season. Sitting top of the table as an undefeated side, they have won four of their last five home fixtures while maintaining a 60% clean sheet ratio. In contrast, Al Sharjah sits in 11th place with a meager 25% away win rate, failing to keep a single clean sheet and conceding an average of 1.75 goals per game. Furthermore, the visitors have shown poor form in their last five away outings, and the quality gap is starkly evident in the xG statistics, where Al Ain outperforms their opponents in both offensive and defensive metrics. Given these factors, a decisive home win appears to be the most likely outcome.
Al Ain vs Al Sharjah: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Ain played against Al Sharjah in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The game was played on January 2, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Al Ain has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Al Sharjah has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Ain scores 2.20 goals per game and allows 0.70. Al Sharjah scores 1.13 and allows 1.63. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Al Ain's games and 50% of Al Sharjah's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 50%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Sharjah has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.54 per game. Al Ain takes 14.1 shots per game, while Al Sharjah takes 14.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Ain leads at halftime in 70% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Al Sharjah leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Ain's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Al Sharjah, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Arabian Gulf League games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Al Ain demonstrates absolute dominance on home soil, boasting an 80% win rate and an impressive 22:7 goal record this season. Sitting top of the table as an undefeated side, they have won four of their last five home fixtures while maintaining a 60% clean sheet ratio. In contrast, Al Sharjah sits in 11th place with a meager 25% away win rate, failing to keep a single clean sheet and conceding an average of 1.75 goals per game. Furthermore, the visitors have shown poor form in their last five away outings, and the quality gap is starkly evident in the xG statistics, where Al Ain outperforms their opponents in both offensive and defensive metrics. Given these factors, a decisive home win appears to be the most likely outcome.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Al Ain | Al Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.27 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Al Ain is 267% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Al Ain · 0.6 pts / game - Al Sharjah
Goals— how 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.
Al Ain is 95% better for: goals scored per game.
2.2 goals / game - Al Ain · 1.13 goals / game - Al Sharjah
Al Ain is 133% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.7 goals / game - Al Ain · 1.63 goals / game - Al Sharjah
Al Ain scores in 100% of games (10 of 10 meczów), while Al Sharjah keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 meczów).
Al Sharjah scores in 63% of games (5 of 8 meczów), while Al Ain keeps a clean sheet in 50% (5 of 10 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Ain
Over / Under - Al Sharjah
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Al Ain is 112% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.4 pts / game - Al Ain · 1.13 pts / game - Al Sharjah
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Ain - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 70% of games and wins 70%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Al Sharjah - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Arabian Gulf League).
Teams vs league
| Al Ain | Liga | Al Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.90 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 31% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 69% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 76% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Al Ain's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Al Sharjah. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Ain vs Al Sharjah?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Ain 1:0 Al Sharjah. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Al Ain and Al Sharjah?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Al Ain won 1, Al Sharjah won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Ain vs Al Sharjah?
Al Ain score 2.20 goals per game on average and Al Sharjah 1.13. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Al Ain's matches and 50% of Al Sharjah's.
What form are Al Ain and Al Sharjah in?
Over the last 5 games Al Ain have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Al Sharjah 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Ain vs Al Sharjah?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Ain vs Al Sharjah: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.