Al Khaleej vs Al Dhafra: match statistics
Al Khaleej appear to be the favorites in this clash, despite both sides displaying poor form. The hosts hold the home advantage and a markedly superior home record—20% wins, 40% draws, and 40% losses—whereas Al Dhafra have lost every away match this season (100% loss rate). A key factor is Al Khaleej's scoring efficiency on their own turf, averaging 1.6 goals per game with a 28% conversion rate, which significantly outperforms Al Dhafra's meager 0.8 goals on the road. The visitors have failed to keep a single clean sheet away from home and are conceding an average of 3 goals per match; combined with their dismal run (5 consecutive away defeats), this leaves them highly vulnerable. Although Al Khaleej's edge in expected goals (xG 0.83 vs 0.99) is not substantial, the combination of home advantage and the visitors' disastrous streak gives the hosts a solid opportunity to secure the three points.
Al Khaleej vs Al Dhafra: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Khaleej played against Al Dhafra in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The game was played on January 2, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Al Khaleej has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Al Dhafra has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Khaleej scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.70. Al Dhafra scores 1.50 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Al Khaleej's games and 50% of Al Dhafra's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 60%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Dhafra has the higher season xG average, 1.18 to 0.92 per game. Al Khaleej takes 6.6 shots per game, while Al Dhafra takes 10.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Khaleej leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Al Dhafra leads at halftime in 10% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Khaleej's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Al Dhafra, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Arabian Gulf League games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 Khaleej appear to be the favorites in this clash, despite both sides displaying poor form. The hosts hold the home advantage and a markedly superior home record—20% wins, 40% draws, and 40% losses—whereas Al Dhafra have lost every away match this season (100% loss rate). A key factor is Al Khaleej's scoring efficiency on their own turf, averaging 1.6 goals per game with a 28% conversion rate, which significantly outperforms Al Dhafra's meager 0.8 goals on the road. The visitors have failed to keep a single clean sheet away from home and are conceding an average of 3 goals per match; combined with their dismal run (5 consecutive away defeats), this leaves them highly vulnerable. Although Al Khaleej's edge in expected goals (xG 0.83 vs 0.99) is not substantial, the combination of home advantage and the visitors' disastrous streak gives the hosts a solid opportunity to secure the three points.
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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 Khaleej | Al Dhafra | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.54 | 0.38 |
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 Khaleej is 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Al Khaleej · 0.6 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 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Al Khaleej · 1.5 goals / game - Al Dhafra
Al Khaleej is 18% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.7 goals / game - Al Khaleej · 2 goals / game - Al Dhafra
Al Khaleej scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 meczów), while Al Dhafra keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 meczów).
Al Dhafra scores in 60% of games (6 of 10 meczów), while Al Khaleej keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 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 Khaleej
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 Khaleej is 260% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / game - Al Khaleej · 0.5 pts / game - Al Dhafra
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Khaleej - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 30%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.1 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 10% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 Khaleej
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 Khaleej | Liga | Al Dhafra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.10 | 2.53 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 45% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 45% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 31% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 70% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 76% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Khaleej vs Al Dhafra?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Khaleej 2:3 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 Khaleej vs Al Dhafra?
Al Khaleej score 1.40 goals per game on average and Al Dhafra 1.50. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Al Khaleej's matches and 50% of Al Dhafra's.
What form are Al Khaleej and Al Dhafra in?
Over the last 5 games Al Khaleej have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Al Dhafra 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Khaleej vs Al Dhafra?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Khaleej vs Al Dhafra: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.