Al Sharjah vs Al Ittihad Kalba: match statistics
Al Ittihad Kalba appears to be the favorite in this match despite playing away. The hosts, Al Sharjah, display very poor home form with just 20% of home matches won and as many as 80% lost, making them the weakest team in their own environment. Additionally, Al Sharjah does not score goals at their own stadium (averaging 0.6 goals per match) and in 60% of cases fails to get on the scoresheet. On the other hand, Al Ittihad Kalba boasts an impressive away form with 67% of victories and an efficiency of 1.33 goals per match on the road, and their last five away matches include four wins and only one loss. The difference in xG (1.66 vs 1.45) in favor of the hosts does not offset the huge disparity in efficiency and form between both teams, especially since Al Sharjah has a shot conversion rate of just 4% in home matches.
Al Sharjah vs Al Ittihad Kalba: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Sharjah played against Al Ittihad Kalba in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Al Sharjah has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Al Ittihad Kalba has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Sharjah scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.58. Al Ittihad Kalba scores 1.00 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Al Sharjah's games and 42% of Al Ittihad Kalba's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 42%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Sharjah has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.26 per game. Al Sharjah takes 14.3 shots per game, while Al Ittihad Kalba takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Sharjah leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Al Ittihad Kalba leads at halftime in 8% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Sharjah's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Al Ittihad Kalba, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Arabian Gulf League games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 Ittihad Kalba appears to be the favorite in this match despite playing away. The hosts, Al Sharjah, display very poor home form with just 20% of home matches won and as many as 80% lost, making them the weakest team in their own environment. Additionally, Al Sharjah does not score goals at their own stadium (averaging 0.6 goals per match) and in 60% of cases fails to get on the scoresheet. On the other hand, Al Ittihad Kalba boasts an impressive away form with 67% of victories and an efficiency of 1.33 goals per match on the road, and their last five away matches include four wins and only one loss. The difference in xG (1.66 vs 1.45) in favor of the hosts does not offset the huge disparity in efficiency and form between both teams, especially since Al Sharjah has a shot conversion rate of just 4% in home matches.
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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 Sharjah | Al Ittihad Kalba | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.32 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Al Sharjah · 1 pts / game - Al Ittihad Kalba
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 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Al Sharjah · 1 goals / game - Al Ittihad Kalba
Al Ittihad Kalba is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.58 goals / game - Al Sharjah · 1.25 goals / game - Al Ittihad Kalba
Al Sharjah scores in 58% of games (7 of 12 meczów), while Al Ittihad Kalba keeps a clean sheet in 33% (4 of 12 meczów).
Al Ittihad Kalba scores in 58% of games (7 of 12 meczów), while Al Sharjah keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 of 12 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 Sharjah
Over / Under - Al Ittihad Kalba
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 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Al Sharjah · 0.75 pts / game - Al Ittihad Kalba
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Sharjah - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Al Ittihad Kalba - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 8% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 Sharjah
Al Ittihad Kalba
* 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 Sharjah | Liga | Al Ittihad Kalba | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.75 | 2.56 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 45% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 48% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 67% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 76% | ▼ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Al Sharjah's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Al Ittihad Kalba. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Sharjah vs Al Ittihad Kalba?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Sharjah 3:1 Al Ittihad Kalba. 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 Sharjah and Al Ittihad Kalba?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Al Sharjah won 1, Al Ittihad Kalba won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Sharjah vs Al Ittihad Kalba?
Al Sharjah score 1.17 goals per game on average and Al Ittihad Kalba 1.00. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Al Sharjah's matches and 42% of Al Ittihad Kalba's.
What form are Al Sharjah and Al Ittihad Kalba in?
Over the last 5 games Al Sharjah have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Al Ittihad Kalba 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Sharjah vs Al Ittihad Kalba?
The statistical background for Al Sharjah vs Al Ittihad Kalba — 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.