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Al Ain will entertain Auckland City at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Sunday. The sides are set to meet with each other for the first time.
Al Ain vs Auckland Preview
The 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup will be the inaugural edition of the new annual club tournament organised by FIFA. It should not be confused with the FIFA Club World Cup, which is now a quadrennial tournament. The six participating teams are the continental champions of each FIFA confederation.
UAE side Al Ain are representing the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) after winning the 2023–24 AFC Champions League. Al Zaeem will enter the competition in good shape, as they are unbeaten in their last five matches, recording three wins. They sit fifth in the 2024–25 UAE Pro League on four points after two rounds of matches.
Auckland City are representing the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) as winners of the 2024 OFC Champions League. Al Ain and Auckland City will open the tournament in the first round. The winner of the clash will take on, in round two, Egyptian side Al Ahly, who are the representatives of the Confederation of African Football.
The Navy Blues have won the 2024 Northern League and have qualified for the National League Championship, popularly known as the championship phase. It is this competition that determines who wins the New Zealand National League. Auckland City have lost twice in their last five away matches.
Al Ain vs Auckland Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Al Ain have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Al Ain have scored 15 goals and conceded eight in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Al Ain have won five times, drawn twice and lost thrice in their last 10 matches.
- Auckland have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- Al Ain have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five matches while Auckland have won thrice and lost twice. Form Guide: Al Ain – D-W-D-W-W, Auckland – L-W-L-W-W.
Al Ain vs Auckland Prediction
AI Ain have the momentum going into this game and are expected to make the most of their home advantage to prevail in the one-off clash.
Auckland have not been in a competition mode for more than a month. However, they are well versed in international competitions and will be counting on their experience.
AI Ain come into the game as the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Al Ain 2-1 Auckland
Al Ain vs Auckland Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Al Ain to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Al Ain to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Auckland to score - Yes
