Sharjah Cultural Club SC vs Al-Ain FC Prediction: Al-Ain is on a rampage

In the upcoming 4th round of the United Arab Emirates Professional League, a highly anticipated clash awaits at the Sharjah Stadium, where Sharjah is poised to face Al-Ain. Al-Ain enters the match on an impressive winning streak, remaining unbeaten in the league and securing 7 consecutive victories across all competitions. Meanwhile, Sharjah recently notched a narrow victory against Al-Nasr in their most recent league game. Below, you'll find thoughtfully prepared tips to enhance your anticipation for the upcoming encounter.

Form: WLW

Sharjah Cultural Club kicked off the new season in dramatic fashion, securing a thrilling victory over Al-Ittihad Kalba with a game marked by controversy and drama that ended 3-4 in Sharjah's favor. However, their second league match against Al-Wasl ended in a disappointing 3-1 defeat for Sharjah. In their most recent league game against Al-Nasr, they secured a narrow 1-0 victory. Sharjah will now aim for a positive result as they face a formidable Al-Ain side on Thursday.

Sharjah also began their quest in the AFC Champions League as they faced Al-Sadd in the opening game which ultimately ended in a goalless draw. Their overall league statistics are two wins and a loss from three games.

Form: WWW

Al-Ain has been on an incredible winning streak, securing seven consecutive victories across all competitions in the current season. They displayed their resilience in their opening league game against Baniyas, coming from behind to win 2-3. Al-Ain has continued this winning momentum with two more consecutive league victories. Their most recent league game against Ajman was particularly noteworthy as they defeated Ajman with an impressive 6-0 scoreline. With their remarkable form, Al-Ain aims to extend their winning streak as they prepare to face Al-Ain on Wednesday.

Furthermore, they also emerged victorious in their AFC Champions League game against Pakhtakor Tashkent. Their overall league statistics are three victories from two games played.

A critical look at the last 11 games between them produced 4 wins for Sharjah, 3 wins for Al-Ain, and 4 draws.

The current form favors Al-Ain, who have remained unbeaten in the league since the start of the season. Additionally, a closer look at their recent head-to-head encounters reveals a pattern: in 6 of their last 10 meetings, there have been over 2.5 total goals scored, and in 8 of these matches, both teams have scored (BTTS). This leads us to our first prediction, which is a BTTS.

Furthermore, we anticipate a total of over 2.5 goals in this game, as explained earlier. Lastly, we will support Al-Ain for a win or draw and over 1.5 goals in this encounter.