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- Baniyas FC sit 13th in the UAE Pro League 2025-2026 after picking up 4 points from eight games.
- Baniyas FC are winless in four home league fixtures in 2025-2026 (D1, L3).
- Baniyas FC have struggled for results in the opening eight games of the UAE Pro League 2025-2026 campaign but there are signs that Daniel Isaila’s men can be a threat to any team in the division.
- The boss took over in September 2025 and has implemented a solid but counter-attacking style of play that can be difficult to break down.
Away - Al Khaleej Khor Fakkan
- Al Khaleej Khor Fakkan occupy 10th in the table with 8 points from their opening eight matches.
- Al Khaleej Khor Fakkan have a similarly structured style of defending deep and creating chances on the transition and it should be a chess match in the middle of the field when these two teams meet.
- Khor Fakkan’s 4-1-4-1 or 4-4-1-1 offers plenty of width in transition and is more geared towards the direct attack.
Head-to-Head
- Baniyas’ best chance of winning on Saturday is to keep it tight and grab a goal at the other end, but they have conceded eight times in four home league games and Khor Fakkan will fancy their chances of creating at least two chances in this matchup.
- The away side beat Baniyas 2-1 at home in the UAE Pro League 2023/2024, their most recent meeting.
- The home team have won two and lost one of the last three meetings in all competitions.
- Khor Fakkan have only averaged 1.00 goal per away league match, scoring three goals in total, while they are winless at this ground.
Key Players
Youssouf Niakate is Baniyas’ main goal threat and he has four in his last five for the club.
Betting Insights
- With the home side available at 2.45 and the away team at 2.7, this fixture appears to be a near toss-up for a win.
- We’re supporting the Over 2.5 market at 1.7 and expecting goals at both ends.
- Youssouf Niakate looks the best choice for an anytime scorer.
Prediction
- With both teams in inconsistent form - Baniyas have two wins, one draw and two losses in their last five in all competitions and Khor Fakkan have two and the same - the draw looks the most likely outcome.
- Expect goals at both ends.
