Al Dhafra vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: match statistics
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai are the clear favorites for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 12 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 loss. Their away form is exceptional – a 75% win rate on the road, conceding just 0.13 goals per game on average, and keeping clean sheets in 88% of matches. Al Dhafra are in 10th place with a home record of 50% wins and 50% losses, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game at home. The difference in defensive quality is vast – the visitors have conceded just 4 goals all season, while the hosts have let in 31. Superior ball possession (59% vs 51%), higher xG efficiency (1.53 vs 1.21), and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's excellent away run (dwdwwwww) all point towards an away win. Considering the goal difference (+13 for the visitors vs +2 for the hosts) and the current form of both teams, a Shabab Al Ahli Dubai victory is the most likely outcome.
Al Dhafra vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Dhafra played against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 0:5.
Recent form
Al Dhafra has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Dhafra scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 1.94. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores 2.13 and allows 0.27. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Al Dhafra's games and 20% of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 40%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai has the higher season xG average, 1.72 to 1.11 per game. Al Dhafra takes 9.4 shots per game, while Shabab Al Ahli Dubai takes 15.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Dhafra leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai leads at halftime in 53% and scores 1.13 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Dhafra's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Arabian Gulf League games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai are the clear favorites for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 12 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 loss. Their away form is exceptional – a 75% win rate on the road, conceding just 0.13 goals per game on average, and keeping clean sheets in 88% of matches. Al Dhafra are in 10th place with a home record of 50% wins and 50% losses, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game at home. The difference in defensive quality is vast – the visitors have conceded just 4 goals all season, while the hosts have let in 31. Superior ball possession (59% vs 51%), higher xG efficiency (1.53 vs 1.21), and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's excellent away run (dwdwwwww) all point towards an away win. Considering the goal difference (+13 for the visitors vs +2 for the hosts) and the current form of both teams, a Shabab Al Ahli Dubai victory is the most likely outcome.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Al Dhafra | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.41 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 650% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Al Dhafra · 3 pts / game - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 48% better for: goals scored per game.
1.44 goals / game - Al Dhafra · 2.13 goals / game - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 619% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.94 goals / game - Al Dhafra · 0.27 goals / game - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Al Dhafra scores in 69% of games (11 of 16 meczów), while Shabab Al Ahli Dubai keeps a clean sheet in 73% (11 of 15 meczów).
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while Al Dhafra keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 16 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Dhafra
Over / Under - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 127% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.88 pts / game - Al Dhafra · 2 pts / game - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Dhafra - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +11 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Al Dhafra
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Arabian Gulf League).
Teams vs league
| Al Dhafra | Liga | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.38 | 2.65 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 50% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 48% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 28% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 79% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Al Dhafra's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Dhafra vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Dhafra 0:5 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Dhafra vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?
Al Dhafra score 1.44 goals per game on average and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 2.13. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Al Dhafra's matches and 20% of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's.
What form are Al Dhafra and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in?
Over the last 5 games Al Dhafra have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Dhafra vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?
The statistical background for Al Dhafra vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.