United-Arab-Emirates · League Cup · Group stage — 116:15

3 – 2

Saturday, 19 September 2026

Zabeel Stadium · Referee F. Zwayer · Analysis updated 13:40 UTC

Al-Wasl FC vs Al Ain Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.18 expected goals for Al-Wasl FC and 1.56 for Al Ain, a combined total of 3.74. That distribution gives Al-Wasl FC the largest share of the 1X2 market at 52%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 72% for over 2.5 goals and 70% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 52% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Al-Wasl FC win

51.9% probability

Low confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

2.18 – 1.56

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Al-Wasl FC home form

    9 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Al Ain away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Al-Wasl FC to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 52%, against 52% / 21% / 28% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.18 goals for Al-Wasl FC and 1.56 for Al Ain, a combined 3.74 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Al-Wasl FC win52%
Draw21%
Al Ain win28%

Double chance 1X

72%

Double chance 12

80%

Double chance X2

48%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals89%
Over 2.5 goals72%
Over 3.5 goals52%
Both teams to score70%

Correct score

  • 2–18.8%
  • 1–18.0%
  • 2–26.9%
  • 3–16.4%
  • 1–26.3%

Recent form

Al-Wasl FC

  • 2026-10-16T15:45:00.000Z · A vs Baniyas SC · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-12T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Al-Ahli Jeddah · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-08T15:45:00.000Z · A vs Khorfakkan · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-02T13:15:00.000Z · H vs Al-Ittihad Kalba · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T16:15:00.000Z · H vs Al Ain · 3-2 (W)

Al Ain

  • 2026-10-22T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-17T15:45:00.000Z · A vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-12T18:15:00.000Z · A vs Al Quwa Al Jawiya · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-08T13:10:00.000Z · H vs Al-Ittihad Kalba · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-10-02T13:15:00.000Z · H vs Ajman · 2-3 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Al-Wasl FC win, at 51.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 70% and over 2.5 goals at 72%.

A 52% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.