Al Ain vs Al-Wahda – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

17/01/2026 at 10:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))

Tahnoun Bin Mohamed Stadium (Al Ain).

UAE League - Round 13
Where to Watch on TV:


United-arab-emirates	Abu Dhabi Sports 1, ADtv
World	Triller TV+

Match Stats


Expected goals (xG)
1.20	1.12
Ball possession
61%	39%
Total shots
15	7
Shots on target
4	4
Big chances
2	2
Corner kicks
8	3
Passes
84% (364/434)	74% (209/281)
Yellow cards
4	1
Red cards
0	2
Expected goals (xG)
1.20	1.12
xG on target (xGOT)
0.83	1.70
Total shots
15	7
Shots on target
4	4
Shots off target
8	3
Blocked shots
3	0
Shots inside the box
10	5
Shots outside the box
5	2
Hit the woodwork
0	0
Big chances
2	2
Corner kicks
8	3
Touches in opposition box
27	16
Accurate through passes
0	0
Offsides
5	3
Free kicks
11	13
Passes
84% (364/434)	74% (209/281)
Long passes
52% (32/62)	53% (31/59)
Passes in final third
79% (86/109)	62% (49/79)
Crosses
24% (7/29)	33% (5/15)
Expected assists (xA)
1.05	0.69
Throw ins
23	13
Fouls
13	11
Tackles
59% (10/17)	69% (11/16)
Duels won
45	50
Clearances
14	31
Interceptions
6	6
Errors leading to shot
0	0
Errors leading to goal
0	0
Goalkeeper saves
2	2
xGOT faced
1.70	0.83
Goals prevented
-0.30	-1.17

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Half (1 - 1)
9', 1 - 0, Laba K. ⚽, Palacios M. (A),
11', Rodrigues R. 🟨,
28', Ratnik M. 🟨,
29', 1 - 1, Khribin O. M. (Penalty Awarded),
2nd Half (1 - 1)
48', Traore A. K. 🟨,
51', 2 - 1, Laba K. ⚽, Al Baloushi M. (A),
53', Ogbu F. I. 🟥,
67', Guga ↓, Ghorbani M. ↑,
67', Benteke C. ↓, Diarra B. ↑,
69', 2 - 2, Khribin O. M. ⚽, Tadic D. (A),
70', Rodrigues R. ↓, Erik Menezes ↑,
71', Niang A. ↓, Rahimi E. H. ↑,
72', Jadsom 🟨,
74', Kaku 🟨,
75', Kruspzky F. 🟥,
83', Sut A. ↓, Chadli N. ↑,
83', Al Baloushi M. ↓, Nader Y. ↑,
88', Tadic D. ↓, Caio Canedo ↑,
90+3', Khribin O. M. ↓, Ghandipour R. ↑,

Chances of winning

Al Ain
46.6%

Draw
25.9%

Al-Wahda
27.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

46.2%

26%

27.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

48.6%

24.7%

26.4%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Al Ain has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.4%)

Al-Wahda has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.2%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Al Ain than the current prediction. (+2%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Al-Wahda than the current prediction. (-1.2%)

Al Ain - Al-Wahda Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.96 ↓ (2.01)	3.54 ↓ (3.57)	3.31 ↓ (3.34)	9.4% (7.7%)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.75

What is the prediction for Al Ain - Al-Wahda?

High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Al Ain (votes: 2 - 100%).

Users Predictions: Al Ain will win (4 of 4 users predict this - 100%).
Confidence interval (95%): 100% – 100%.

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:1.

Preview Facts

One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ AFC Champions League (League phase: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AFC Champions League 2).
Al Ain is Qualified for AFC Champions League (League phase )
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Al Ain won 2.
Al Ain is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
Al-Wahda has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
Al-Wahda may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
Al Ain will hold a modest advantage in this match.
In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Al Ain won 9 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 31:24. (average 1.6:1.2).
Including home matches between the teams, Al Ain won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 16:14. (average 1.6:1.4).

How many head-to-head matches has Al Ain won against Al-Wahda?

Al Ain has won 3 of their last 10 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Al-Wahda won against Al Ain?

Al-Wahda has won 5 of their last 10 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Al Ain - Al-Wahda were as follows:

27.02.2025 Al-Wahda - Al Ain 2:1

06.10.2024 Al Ain - Al-Wahda 1:2

20.05.2024 Al-Wahda - Al Ain 0:2

03.05.2024 Al-Wahda - Al Ain 1:0

18.02.2024 Al Ain - Al-Wahda 1:0

Latest results of Al Ain

08.01.2026 Al Dhafra - Al Ain 1:2 ✺

02.01.2026 Al Ain - Al-Sharjah 1:0 ✺

28.12.2025 Al-Nasr - Al Ain 2:2 ✺

23.12.2025 Al Ain - Zakho 0:1 ✺

20.12.2025 Al Ain - Ittihad Kalba 2:0 ✺

Latest results of Al-Wahda

10.01.2026 Al-Wahda - Al-Sharjah 1:1 ✺

06.01.2026 Al-Wahda - Bani Yas 3:0 ✺

02.01.2026 Al Wasl - Al-Wahda 1:0 ✺

28.12.2025 Al-Wahda - Khor Fakkan 1:0 ✺

22.12.2025 Al-Gharafa - Al-Wahda 1:0 ✺

UAE Football League Table

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Al Ain	18	13	5	0	38:16	22	44
2	Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai	17	13	3	1	38:5	33	42
3	Al Wahda	17	9	6	2	28:14	14	33
4	Al Jazira	18	9	4	5	28:16	12	31
5	Al Wasl	17	8	6	3	21:16	5	30
6	Al Nasr	18	5	8	5	22:23	-1	23
7	Ajman	18	7	2	9	19:24	-5	23
8	Ittihad Kalba	18	5	5	8	19:28	-9	20
9	Khorfakkan	18	5	4	9	26:33	-7	19
10	Al Dhafra	18	5	3	10	24:37	-13	18
11	Al Sharjah	17	5	2	10	22:32	-10	17
12	Bani Yas	17	4	2	11	16:30	-14	14
13	Dibba Al Fujairah	17	3	4	10	16:32	-16	13
14	Al Bataeh	18	3	4	11	17:28	-11	13

      Promotion ~ AFC Champions League (League phase: )
      Promotion ~ AFC Champions League 2
      Relegation ~ Division 1