Al Khaleej vs Al Ain: match statistics
Al Ain presents decidedly higher form and quality this season, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 12 wins, 5 draws, and zero defeats. The hosts, Al Khaleej, are in 8th position with catastrophic home form – just 13% of matches won at home and a negative goal difference (-6). Al Ain has not lost any away match this season, winning a staggering 78% of away games, with an average of 2.11 goals scored and only 1 goal conceded per match. Additionally, the visitors have not recorded a single match without scoring away from home (FTS% 0%), while Al Khaleej fails to find the net in 25% of home matches. The advantage in possession (56% vs 41%), higher shooting efficiency, and significantly better xG indicators (1.77 vs 1.09) clearly point to Al Ain as the decisive favorite of this clash.
Al Khaleej vs Al Ain: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Khaleej played against Al Ain in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Al Khaleej has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Al Ain has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Khaleej scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.76. Al Ain scores 2.06 and allows 0.82. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Al Khaleej's games and 59% of Al Ain's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 59%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Ain has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 1.14 per game. Al Khaleej takes 9.2 shots per game, while Al Ain takes 15.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Khaleej leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Al Ain leads at halftime in 41% and scores 1.29 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Khaleej's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Al Ain, it is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Arabian Gulf League games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 presents decidedly higher form and quality this season, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 12 wins, 5 draws, and zero defeats. The hosts, Al Khaleej, are in 8th position with catastrophic home form – just 13% of matches won at home and a negative goal difference (-6). Al Ain has not lost any away match this season, winning a staggering 78% of away games, with an average of 2.11 goals scored and only 1 goal conceded per match. Additionally, the visitors have not recorded a single match without scoring away from home (FTS% 0%), while Al Khaleej fails to find the net in 25% of home matches. The advantage in possession (56% vs 41%), higher shooting efficiency, and significantly better xG indicators (1.77 vs 1.09) clearly point to Al Ain as the decisive favorite of this clash.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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 Khaleej | Al Ain | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.42 |
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 38% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Al Khaleej · 2.2 pts / game - Al Ain
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 46% better for: goals scored per game.
1.41 goals / game - Al Khaleej · 2.06 goals / game - Al Ain
Al Ain is 115% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.76 goals / game - Al Khaleej · 0.82 goals / game - Al Ain
Al Khaleej scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Al Ain keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 meczów).
Al Ain scores in 100% of games (17 of 17 meczów), while Al Khaleej keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 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 Khaleej
Over / Under - Al Ain
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Khaleej - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Al Ain - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Al Khaleej
Al Ain
* 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 Khaleej | Liga | Al Ain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.18 | 2.72 | ▲ 2.88 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 51% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 49% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 27% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 67% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 80% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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 Khaleej's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Al Ain. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Khaleej vs Al Ain?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Khaleej 2:3 Al Ain. 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 Khaleej and Al Ain?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Al Khaleej won 0, Al Ain won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Khaleej vs Al Ain?
Al Khaleej score 1.41 goals per game on average and Al Ain 2.06. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Al Khaleej's matches and 59% of Al Ain's.
What form are Al Khaleej and Al Ain in?
Over the last 5 games Al Khaleej have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Al Ain 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Khaleej vs Al Ain?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.