Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Dhafra: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates balanced chances for both teams in this encounter. Al Ittihad Kalba presents weak home form with just 11% wins and a goal difference of -6, conceding an average of 1.56 goals per match. Al Dhafra shows better recent form (1.6 points per match in the last 5 games), yet their away statistics are alarming - 63% losses and zero clean sheets. The hosts hold home advantage, but their catastrophic streak of 4 consecutive defeats (12 goals conceded) raises concerns. Given the high average of goals in matches involving both teams (2.44 for hosts, 3.5 for visitors) and balanced xG metrics, a draw or a narrow victory for either side is most probable. The poor defensive efficiency of both squads suggests a match with goals, where neither side will hold a distinct advantage.
Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Dhafra: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Ittihad Kalba played against Al Dhafra in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The game was played on February 26, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Al Ittihad Kalba has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Al Dhafra has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Ittihad Kalba scores 1.06 goals per game and allows 1.59. Al Dhafra scores 1.35 and allows 2.12. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Al Ittihad Kalba's games and 59% of Al Dhafra's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 59%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Ittihad Kalba has the higher season xG average, 1.26 to 1.07 per game. Al Ittihad Kalba takes 11.8 shots per game, while Al Dhafra takes 9.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Ittihad Kalba leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. Al Dhafra leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.82 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Ittihad Kalba's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Al Dhafra, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Arabian Gulf League games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 49% 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 3.00 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
Statistical analysis indicates balanced chances for both teams in this encounter. Al Ittihad Kalba presents weak home form with just 11% wins and a goal difference of -6, conceding an average of 1.56 goals per match. Al Dhafra shows better recent form (1.6 points per match in the last 5 games), yet their away statistics are alarming - 63% losses and zero clean sheets. The hosts hold home advantage, but their catastrophic streak of 4 consecutive defeats (12 goals conceded) raises concerns. Given the high average of goals in matches involving both teams (2.44 for hosts, 3.5 for visitors) and balanced xG metrics, a draw or a narrow victory for either side is most probable. The poor defensive efficiency of both squads suggests a match with goals, where neither side will hold a distinct advantage.
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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 Ittihad Kalba | Al Dhafra | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.40 |
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.
Al Ittihad Kalba is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Al Ittihad Kalba · 0.4 pts / game - Al Dhafra
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.
Al Dhafra is 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.06 goals / game - Al Ittihad Kalba · 1.35 goals / game - Al Dhafra
Al Ittihad Kalba is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.59 goals / game - Al Ittihad Kalba · 2.12 goals / game - Al Dhafra
Al Ittihad Kalba scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Al Dhafra keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 meczów).
Al Dhafra scores in 65% of games (11 of 17 meczów), while Al Ittihad Kalba keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 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 Ittihad Kalba
Over / Under - Al Dhafra
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.
Al Ittihad Kalba is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.88 pts / game - Al Ittihad Kalba · 0.82 pts / game - Al Dhafra
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Ittihad Kalba - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Al Dhafra - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -6 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 Ittihad Kalba
Al Dhafra
* 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 Ittihad Kalba | Liga | Al Dhafra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.65 | 2.70 | ▲ 3.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 51% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 49% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 67% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | ▲ 82% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Ittihad Kalba's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Al Dhafra. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Dhafra?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Ittihad Kalba 1:1 Al Dhafra. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Dhafra?
Al Ittihad Kalba score 1.06 goals per game on average and Al Dhafra 1.35. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Al Ittihad Kalba's matches and 59% of Al Dhafra's.
What form are Al Ittihad Kalba and Al Dhafra in?
Over the last 5 games Al Ittihad Kalba have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Al Dhafra 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Dhafra?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.