Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Sharjah: match statistics
Al Sharjah appears to be the favorite in this clash despite their weaker recent form. The visitors boast significantly better offensive statistics in away matches (averaging 1.5 goals per game vs the hosts' 0.9 at home) and a higher xG metric (1.56 vs 1.13), indicating greater efficiency in creating goal-scoring opportunities. Al Ittihad Kalba has a disastrous home form with a mere 10% home win rate and a record of just one victory in their last five overall matches. The visitors win 30% of their away games and hold the edge in ball possession (50% vs 43%), which could be crucial in controlling the match tempo. Although both teams have defensive issues, Al Sharjah's superior offensive potential and statistics speak in their favor. A draw is also possible due to the instability of both sides; however, the technical superiority of the visitors gives them the highest chances of triumph.
Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Sharjah: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Ittihad Kalba played against Al Sharjah in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Al Ittihad Kalba has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Al Sharjah has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Ittihad Kalba scores 1.05 goals per game and allows 1.74. Al Sharjah scores 1.42 and allows 1.84. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Al Ittihad Kalba's games and 58% of Al Sharjah's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 58%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Sharjah has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.22 per game. Al Ittihad Kalba takes 11.5 shots per game, while Al Sharjah takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Ittihad Kalba leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Al Sharjah leads at halftime in 16% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Ittihad Kalba's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Al Sharjah, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Arabian Gulf League games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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
Al Sharjah appears to be the favorite in this clash despite their weaker recent form. The visitors boast significantly better offensive statistics in away matches (averaging 1.5 goals per game vs the hosts' 0.9 at home) and a higher xG metric (1.56 vs 1.13), indicating greater efficiency in creating goal-scoring opportunities. Al Ittihad Kalba has a disastrous home form with a mere 10% home win rate and a record of just one victory in their last five overall matches. The visitors win 30% of their away games and hold the edge in ball possession (50% vs 43%), which could be crucial in controlling the match tempo. Although both teams have defensive issues, Al Sharjah's superior offensive potential and statistics speak in their favor. A draw is also possible due to the instability of both sides; however, the technical superiority of the visitors gives them the highest chances of triumph.
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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 Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.35 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Al Ittihad Kalba · 0.6 pts / game - Al Sharjah
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 Sharjah is 35% better for: goals scored per game.
1.05 goals / game - Al Ittihad Kalba · 1.42 goals / game - Al Sharjah
Al Ittihad Kalba is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.74 goals / game - Al Ittihad Kalba · 1.84 goals / game - Al Sharjah
Al Ittihad Kalba scores in 74% of games (14 of 19 meczów), while Al Sharjah keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 meczów).
Al Sharjah scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Al Ittihad Kalba keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 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 Sharjah
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 Sharjah is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.84 pts / game - Al Ittihad Kalba · 1 pts / game - Al Sharjah
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Ittihad Kalba - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Al Sharjah - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 16% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 3.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 Ittihad Kalba
Al Sharjah
* 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 Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.79 | 2.72 | ▲ 3.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 51% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 49% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 27% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 67% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 78% | ▲ 95% |
^ 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: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Al Sharjah. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Sharjah?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Ittihad Kalba 2:2 Al Sharjah. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Al Ittihad Kalba and Al Sharjah?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Al Ittihad Kalba won 1, Al Sharjah won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Sharjah?
Al Ittihad Kalba score 1.05 goals per game on average and Al Sharjah 1.42. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Al Ittihad Kalba's matches and 58% of Al Sharjah's.
What form are Al Ittihad Kalba and Al Sharjah in?
Over the last 5 games Al Ittihad Kalba have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Al Sharjah 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Sharjah?
The statistical background for Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Sharjah — 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.