Match Report
Al Ain came in having won three on the spin. Over the last five, Al Jazira had taken 7 of 15 points to Al Ain's 13.
The sides have met 12 times in the GioScore results database: 4 wins for Al Jazira, 5 draws and 3 for Al Ain, at 2.25 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 33% of the wins in this matchup. Historically tight: 33% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
The venue was Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, with room for 42,056 spectators. R. Claus officiated: 100 games logged, averaging 2.6 yellow cards each. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al Ain led 3-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-4.
Goal scorers
Al Jazira: Nabil Fekir (11') · Al Ain: Soufiane Rahimi (15'), Soufiane Rahimi (20'), A. Traoré (44'), Erik (90')
Key stats
Possession: Al Jazira 46% · Al Ain 54% · Total shots: 6-19 · On target: 3-11 · Corners: 3-4