Ajman (home)
- Ajman have won 3 of their last 5 matches, including their last 3 league games, with back-to-back away clean sheets against Sharjah Cultural Club and Baniyas. This impressive run is a key part of our Ajman vs Al Khaleej Khor Fakkan betting tips.
- Goran Tufegdzic has done an excellent job at Ajman since taking over in July 2024, instilling a pragmatic, high-intensity game plan which has been getting them the results that they need.
- His team set up in a 4-3-3 formation and press heavily with their midfield anchor player covering the ball carrier and the wide midfielders screening the two centre-backs.
- Ajman are a high-tempo team who play in a direct manner, with their wide players providing the attacking thrust on the counter attack.
- Ajman have won one and lost one of their two home league matches, conceding just twice at home.
Khor Fakkan (away)
- Khor Fakkan are winless in their last 2 games (L2), including a 3-0 defeat at Al Ain and a 4-2 home loss to Al Ittihad Kalba, which is an important factor in this Ajman vs Al Khaleej Khor Fakkan prediction.
- Khor Fakkan’s coach Abdelmajeed Alzarooni, who took over in January 2025, has yet to fix their defensive frailties away from home, which have contributed to the visitors losing both of their UAE Pro League away games so far and conceding 5 goals in the process.
- Khor Fakkan set up in a compact low block, looking to be solid at the back and catch their opponents on the break.
- They are a disciplined unit who do not chase the game, but don’t appear to have enough of a counter-punch to make a contest like this one swing their way.
Head-to-Head
Ajman have won the last 2 head-to-head encounters, including a 2-1 win at home in the UAE President Cup last season.
Key Players
- No.10 Aylton Boa Morte has the ability to unlock defences with his clever play and has the confidence to take men on and get his side on the front foot.
- He has scored 3 goals in Khor Fakkan’s last 5 contests and is their danger man here, as highlighted in our Ajman vs Al Khaleej Khor Fakkan betting tips.
- Ajman are a high-tempo team who play in a direct manner, with their wide players providing the attacking thrust on the counter attack.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are the favourites at 2.17 for this encounter, with Khor Fakkan priced at 2.8.
- The Over 2.5 goals market is available at 1.61 for this contest and the bookmakers are expecting an open contest with multiple goals, a classic match-up of press versus counter-attack.
Prediction
With a hat trick of wins behind them heading into this and Khor Fakkan having lost their previous two, I’m taking Ajman to edge what should be an open and entertaining encounter.
