A fascinating and open encounter awaits on Thursday, October 30, as Ajman host Al Ain at Rashid bin Saeed Stadium in Matchweek 7 of the ADNOC Pro League.
Ajman enter the game in seventh place with nine points, while Al Ain sit firmly at the top of the table with 16 points from six matches. The encounter carries multiple storylines. Ajman aim to return to winning ways after a mixed start to the campaign, while Al Ain look to protect their lead and continue their impressive form at the summit of the standings.
History heavily favours Al Ain in this fixture. The two teams have met 26 times in the professional era, with the leaders winning 20 of those encounters compared to just two victories for Ajman, while four matches have ended in draws. Across these meetings, Al Ain have scored a remarkable 83 goals, with Ajman netting 23.
The top scorers in the history of this matchup are dominated by Al Ain’s stars, Laba Kodjo and Asamoah Gyan lead the list with seven goals each, followed by Soufian Rahimi with six.
Statistically, Al Ain’s start to the season has been one of their best in recent years. Their 16 points from the opening six matches equal their best-ever tally at this stage of a campaign, matching the 2016–17 season, although that year, the title ultimately went to Al Jazira.
For Ajman, this fixture has historically been one of their most challenging. They have lost more matches (20) and conceded more goals (83) against Al Ain than against any other opponent in the ADNOC Pro League.
Several players will once again be central to this clash. Laba Kodjo has been particularly effective against Ajman, directly contributing to 10 goals in nine league appearances, scoring seven and assisting three. Meanwhile, Soufian Rahimi has scored more goals against Ajman (six) than against any other side in the league, equaling his tally versus Kalba.
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