Ajman vs Al Sharjah: match statistics
Al Sharjah appear to be the favorites in this match despite playing away. The visitors show a much better efficiency in away matches (38% wins) compared to Ajman playing at home (only 25% wins). The key factor is Al Sharjah's offensive advantage – averaging 1.63 goals per away match with a better shot conversion rate (11%) and a higher xG (1.64), while Ajman at home scores only 0.63 goals on average. The hosts have a negative goal difference at home (-5) and as many as 50% of their matches end without scoring a goal. Al Sharjah also show better form in recent away matches and greater control of the game (51% possession). Considering Ajman's poor form at their own stadium and the visitors' offensive potential, an Al Sharjah victory is the most likely scenario.
Ajman vs Al Sharjah: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Ajman played Al Sharjah in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Ajman: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Al Sharjah: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Ajman scores 1.00 and concedes 1.25 goals per match. Al Sharjah scores 1.33 and concedes 1.60. League average: 2.65 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Ajman 31%, Al Sharjah 53%. Over 2.5: Ajman 38%, Al Sharjah 47%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Al Sharjah has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.31. Ajman: 12.0 shots per match, Al Sharjah: 14.1.
Match halves
Ajman: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.69. Al Sharjah: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.87.
Goals by minute
Ajman: 76-90+ (6 goals). Al Sharjah: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Arabian Gulf League: 2.65 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-2. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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 Sharjah appear to be the favorites in this match despite playing away. The visitors show a much better efficiency in away matches (38% wins) compared to Ajman playing at home (only 25% wins). The key factor is Al Sharjah's offensive advantage – averaging 1.63 goals per away match with a better shot conversion rate (11%) and a higher xG (1.64), while Ajman at home scores only 0.63 goals on average. The hosts have a negative goal difference at home (-5) and as many as 50% of their matches end without scoring a goal. Al Sharjah also show better form in recent away matches and greater control of the game (51% possession). Considering Ajman's poor form at their own stadium and the visitors' offensive potential, an Al Sharjah victory is the most likely scenario.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what 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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Ajman | Al Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.31 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 Sharjah is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Ajman · 1.33 goals / match - Al Sharjah
Ajman is 28% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.25 goals / match - Ajman · 1.6 goals / match - Al Sharjah
Ajman scores in 56% of matches (9 of 16 matches), while Al Sharjah keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 matches).
Al Sharjah scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while Ajman keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ajman
Over / Under - Al Sharjah
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 Sharjah is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.88 pts / match - Ajman · 1 pts / match - Al Sharjah
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ajman - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Al Sharjah - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Ajman
Al Sharjah
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Arabian Gulf League).
Teams vs league
| Ajman | Liga | Al Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.25 | 2.65 | ▲ 2.93 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 50% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 48% | • 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 28% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 69% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▲ 93% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (3): Ajman 1 - 0 - 2 Al Sharjah. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Ajman vs Al Sharjah?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Ajman 3:2 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 Ajman and Al Sharjah?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Ajman won 1, Al Sharjah won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Ajman vs Al Sharjah?
Ajman score 1.00 goals per game on average and Al Sharjah 1.33. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 31% of Ajman's matches and 53% of Al Sharjah's.
What form are Ajman and Al Sharjah in?
Over the last 5 games Ajman have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Al Sharjah 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ajman vs Al Sharjah?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ajman vs Al Sharjah: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.