Al-Wahda SC vs Al-Ain FC Prediction: Al-Ain’s focus is on the AFC Champions League return leg

The 24th round of the United Arab Emirates Pro League approaches as Al-Ain prepares to take on Al-Wahda on Monday. Al-Ain who recently lost to Yokohama F. Marinos in the first leg of the AFC Champions League finals will be hoping to get back to winning ways in the domestic league. Al-Wahda appears to have resurged in form with two consecutive league victories in their last two league games. Al-Ain is focused on the AFC Champions League finals later this week and as such Manager Alfred will rest key players. 

Form: WWDLL

Al-Wahda have now secured two consecutive league victories as they broke Al-Wasl’s unbeaten record in the league this season with a 1-4 sensational victory. Al-Wahda will now carry this momentum into their next game as they prepare to take on Al-Ain whose focus is on the AFC Champions League finals later this week. 

Wahda has had a very impressive run since the start of the season, maintaining their position in the top half of the league. Their overall league statistics are 12 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses from 23 games played.

Form in the league: LWLDL

Al-Ain‘s AFC first-leg final against Yokohama F. Marinos didn’t go as expected as Al-Ain lost to Yokohama. The loss is even more painful for Al-Ain because they took an early lead in the first half but they were pegged and ultimately lost the game by a 2-1 scoreline. The most-anticipated return leg is on Saturday and Al-Ain will remain focused on that game as every other game remains a distraction to their big night. They lost to Al-Ittihad Kalba in their most recent league which was rather expected and they’ll most likely suffer another defeat here against Al-Wahda as their focus is on Saturday and key players will be rested for the big game. 

Al-Ain has had a great season, currently occupying the fourth position in the league standings with 13 victories, 3 draws, and 5 losses from the 21 league games played this season.

A critical look at their last 10 encounters produced 6 victories for Al-Ain, 3 victories for Al-Wahda, and a draw. 

Al-Wahda has undergone a resurgence in form, enjoying an unbeaten streak in their last three league games with a potential third consecutive league victory against Al-Ain on Monday. As analyzed earlier, Al-Ain will remain focused on the AFC Champions League final return leg on Saturday and as such will rest key players here. We believe that Al-Wahda will get the win or a draw and a total of under 3.5 goals here.