UAE Pro-League Clash: Ittihad Kalba Face a Challenging Test Against Al-Jazira

The UAE Pro-League match sees Ittihad Kalba hosting Al-Jazira. Ittihad Kalba are currently 9th in the standings with 11 points from nine games, having won three, drawn two, and lost four. They are five points away from the playoff zone and are under pressure to gain points. Their home form has been a strength, with two wins, a draw, and a loss in four matches. They have scored five goals and conceded four at home, relying on a compact formation to limit opponents' central penetration. However, their recent form has been poor, losing their last two games, including a 0-1 defeat to Khor Fakkan. Al-Jazira are positioned 3rd with 17 points from nine matches, with five wins, two draws, and two losses, trailing the leaders by three points and aiming for the title. Their recent form has improved, highlighted by a 4-2 home victory against Al Dhafra. Over their last five matches, they have won four and drawn one, scoring 12 goals and conceding 5, demonstrating balanced offense and defense. Khalil and Idris have each scored three goals, while Koulibaly has contributed two goals and one assist, showcasing effective teamwork in the midfield. Their away performances have been stable. In their last ten matches, Ittihad Kalba have a record of two wins, four draws, and four losses, scoring eight goals and conceding 14. Al-Jazira's recent form shows six wins, two draws, and two losses in their last ten matches, with 12 goals scored and nine conceded. The teams have had mixed results recently, with Ittihad Kalba struggling and Al-Jazira's form slightly declining. Their head-to-head record is even, with each team winning two, drawing two, and losing two of their last six meetings. Recommendation: Al-Jazira -0.75