Ajman vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: match statistics
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 played Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The match was played on 28 January 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Ajman: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Ajman scores 0.62 and concedes 1.23 goals per match. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores 2.08 and concedes 0.23. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Ajman 23%, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 15%. Over 2.5: Ajman 31%, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 38%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai has higher xG: 1.80 vs 1.19. Ajman: 10.9 shots per match, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 16.6.
Match halves
Ajman: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.54. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: half-time lead 54%, second-half goals 1.08.
Goals by minute
Ajman: 76-90+ (3 goals). Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Arabian Gulf League: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-3. Average goals 3.67, BTTS 100%.
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
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.
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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 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.18 | 0.39 |
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.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 275% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Ajman · 3 pts / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
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.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 235% better for: goals scored per match.
0.62 goals / match - Ajman · 2.08 goals / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 435% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.23 goals / match - Ajman · 0.23 goals / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Ajman scores in 54% of matches (7 of 13 matches), while Shabab Al Ahli Dubai keeps a clean sheet in 77% (10 of 13 matches).
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores in 77% of matches (10 of 13 matches), while Ajman keeps a clean sheet in 38% (5 of 13 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 - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
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.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 223% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.62 pts / match - Ajman · 2 pts / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ajman - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 54% of matches and wins 77%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +11 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
* 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 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.85 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.31 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 23% | 46% | ▼ 15% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 31% | 48% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 30% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 38% | 66% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 77% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Ajman 0 - 0 - 3 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. Average goals 3.67, 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 is the head-to-head record between Ajman and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Ajman won 0, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Ajman vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?
Ajman score 0.62 goals per game on average and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 2.08. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 23% of Ajman's matches and 15% of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's.
What form are Ajman and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in?
Over the last 5 games Ajman have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 5-0-0 (3.00 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.