Dibba Al Fujairah vs Al Ain tips and predictions

Hosts written off by all

The home side isn't expected to present a threat but all things considered, they represent the value.

There's a sequence developing ahead of these sides squaring off. The hosts have reached 15 home wins from their last 19 games. It could also be significant that the travelling side has failed to deliver at times. They've lost 1 of their last 3 matches, home or away. For a team so short in the betting, perhaps they'd be expected to have done better than this. Depending on who you listen to, you might have heard that Al Ain are a dead-cert for this; but that might just be hot air.

Dibba Al Fujairah need to accept that their chances are likely to come against the run of play. If the hosts can grind out a win it will have a lot to do with their recent goal tab. At home they have been comfortable on the ball. Their recent 16 home matches have resulted in them hitting the net an average of 2.8 times per game while getting plenty of support in defence. They have only conceded an average of 0.8 goals in their last 20 games.

In front of goal, the visitors have looked underwhelming. They've scored one or less goals in 6 of their last 7 away matches. The home team can approach this with swagger. Maybe they shouldn't fear the Al Ain forward players.

The hosts can be pleased with their recent displays in all aspects of the game and they'll need to hope that they can produce an extraordinary performance this time around.

If Al Ain are to justify their short price they may come out eager to maintain a clean sheet. That's why the BTTS No bet makes a decent side bet. And in the total goals line, it's Under 1.5 standing out in this one given the current odds.