United Arab Emirates - Arabian Gulf LeagueAl-Sharjah StadiumData current as of October 17, 2026

Al Sharjah vs Dubai United: match statistics

Al Sharjah crest
Al Sharjah
4 : 3half-time 3:2
Dubai United crest
Dubai United

Al Sharjah vs Dubai United: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Al Sharjah played against Dubai United in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The game was played on September 5, 2026. Venue: Al-Sharjah Stadium. Final score: 4:3.

Recent form

Al Sharjah has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Dubai United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Al Sharjah scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. Dubai United scores 2.67 and allows 2.67. Games in this league average 3.65 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 33% of Al Sharjah's games and 100% of Dubai United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 100%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Al Sharjah has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.23 per game. Al Sharjah takes 15.3 shots per game, while Dubai United takes 9.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Al Sharjah leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Dubai United leads at halftime in 33% and scores 2.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Al Sharjah's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Dubai United, it is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Arabian Gulf League games average 3.65 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 65% 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 Sharjah have the better record over their last five matches, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat, while Dubai United have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats during the same period. However, the hosts’ key weakness is their home form: in the available data, they average 0 goals scored at home and have lost 100% of their matches, despite creating chances worth 1.53 xG per game. Away from home, Dubai United average 2 goals, register 4.5 shots on target per match, and have failed to score in none of their games. At the same time, the visitors are highly vulnerable defensively, conceding an average of 3.5 goals despite an xG against of 2.00. Therefore, their advantage is not decisive, but their greater efficiency gives them slightly better prospects of securing a win.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The signal for BTTS - Yes is clear, as both teams recorded this scenario in 100% of their season matches, while neither side kept a clean sheet. Al Sharjah averaged 4.0 goals but allowed opponents an xG of 1.90, giving Dubai United a genuine chance to score. The visitors averaged 2.0 goals and recorded BTTS in 80% of their last five matches, while conceding as many as 2.2 goals per game. The hosts’ recent form is slightly more cautious, with BTTS in 40% of their last five matches and their average goals conceded dropping to 0.8. Nevertheless, Dubai United average 4.5 shots on target and have an xG of 1.29, while their weak defense should allow the hosts to maintain their scoring run.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Al Sharjah have averaged 1.8 goals scored in their last 5 matches, while Dubai United have conceded as many as 2.2 goals per game during this period, clearly strengthening the hosts’ attacking potential. The visitors have also averaged 1.8 goals scored across their last five appearances, while Al Sharjah have allowed opponents just 0.8 goals, so Dubai United’s contribution to the scoreline remains a realistic possibility. The average xG from the last five matches stands at 1.58 for the hosts and 1.28 for the visitors, providing a solid basis for approximately 3.25 total goals. Both teams recorded over 2.5 goals in 60% of their last five matches, while the league average of 3.57 goals also supports an open-game scenario. However, the strongest selection is Over 1.5 goals, as both teams have exceeded this line in every match played so far this season, while the attacking data limits the risk of a very low-scoring outcome.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest scenario is Al Sharjah leading at the break and the hosts securing the win, as they held a half-time lead in 60% of their last five matches, compared with 20% for Dubai United. During this period, Al Sharjah averaged 1.0 goals scored before half-time and conceded just 0.2, while the visitors scored 0.4 goals and allowed opponents to score 0.6. The hosts’ advantage remains evident after the break: they won the second half in 40% of their recent matches, while Dubai United lost the second half in 40%, conceding an average of 1.6 goals. In addition, Al Sharjah have won 60% of their last five matches and concede an average of 0.8 goals per game, compared with Dubai United’s 40% defeat rate and average of 2.2 goals conceded.

View first-half and second-half statistics

Stats by half

3 : 2
First half
1 : 1
Second half

Game stats

51Possession (%)49
Al SharjahDubai United
13Shots9
Al SharjahDubai United
5Shots on target4
Al SharjahDubai United
1.51xG1.22
Al SharjahDubai United
2Corners3
Al SharjahDubai United
48Dangerous attacks51
Al SharjahDubai United
16Fouls9
Al SharjahDubai United
4Cards2
Al SharjahDubai United

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.

2Goals scored / game2.67
Al SharjahDubai United
1Goals allowed / game2.67
Al SharjahDubai United
53%Average possession49%
Al SharjahDubai United
4.67Shots on target / game4.67
Al SharjahDubai United

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

15.33Shots per game9.33
Al SharjahDubai United
4.67Shots on target4.67
Al SharjahDubai United
13%Shot conversion28.6%
Al SharjahDubai United
53%Possession49%
Al SharjahDubai United
1.61xG for1.23
Al SharjahDubai United
0.93xG against1.97
Al SharjahDubai United

Shooting quality

Al Sharjah: AttackingDubai United: Efficient finishing
Al SharjahDubai United
Accuracy (shots on target)30%50%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.430.57

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 Sharjah
WLW
Season result split
67% W0% D33% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Last 5 at home
0-0-1
L
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.61Opponent xG: 0.93BTTS: 33%Over 2.5: 67%
Dubai United
LWW
Season result split
67% W0% D33% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game · goal difference 0
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-0-1
Last 5 away
1-0-1
LW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.7Goals conceded: 2.7xG: 1.23Opponent xG: 1.97BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 100%

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.

Dubai United is 34% better for: goals scored per game.

2 goals / game - Al Sharjah · 2.67 goals / game - Dubai United

Al Sharjah is 167% better for: goals allowed per game.

1 goals / game - Al Sharjah · 2.67 goals / game - Dubai United

Al Sharjah scoring profile: very strong

Al Sharjah scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 games), while Dubai United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 games).

Dubai United scoring profile: very strong

Dubai United scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 games), while Al Sharjah keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 games).

6Goals scored (season)8
Al SharjahDubai United
3Goals conceded (season)8
Al SharjahDubai United
3Average goals per game5.33
Al SharjahDubai United
6Goals scored (last 5)8
Al SharjahDubai United
3Goals conceded (last 5)8
Al SharjahDubai United

How often they score at least...

67%1 goal100%
Al SharjahDubai United
67%2 goals67%
Al SharjahDubai United
67%3 goals67%
Al SharjahDubai United
0%4 goals33%
Al SharjahDubai United

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal100%
Al SharjahDubai United
33%2 goals67%
Al SharjahDubai United
0%3 goals33%
Al SharjahDubai United
0%4 goals33%
Al SharjahDubai United

* 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.

52%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time33%
Al SharjahDubai United
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Al SharjahDubai United
67%Scored in both halves33%
Al SharjahDubai United

BTTS and goal count

33%Min. 3 goals and BTTS100%
Al SharjahDubai United
33%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Al SharjahDubai United
33%BTTS - last 5100%
Al SharjahDubai United

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.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
Al SharjahDubai United
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time33%
Al SharjahDubai United
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Al SharjahDubai United

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Al SharjahDubai United
33%Min. 2 goals after half-time100%
Al SharjahDubai United
33%Min. 3 goals after half-time100%
Al SharjahDubai United

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 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

2 pts / game - Al Sharjah · 1.67 pts / game - Dubai United

Al Sharjah - half-time state
67% leading0% draw33% trailing
Dubai United - half-time state
33% leading67% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2Points per game (1st half)1.67
Al SharjahDubai United
1Goals scored (1st half)0.67
Al SharjahDubai United
0.33Goals conceded (1st half)0.33
Al SharjahDubai United
1.33Average goals (1st half)1
Al SharjahDubai United
67%Clean sheet before half-time67%
Al SharjahDubai United
33%No goal before half-time33%
Al SharjahDubai United

After half-time (2nd half)

2Points per game (2nd half)1.33
Al SharjahDubai United
1Goals scored (2nd half)2
Al SharjahDubai United
0.67Goals conceded (2nd half)2.33
Al SharjahDubai United
1.67Average goals (2nd half)4.33
Al SharjahDubai United
33%Clean sheet after half-time0%
Al SharjahDubai United
33%No goal after half-time33%
Al SharjahDubai United

Al Sharjah - second-half results

67% W0% D33% L
6
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
6
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Dubai United - second-half results

33% W33% D33% L
5
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.67
PPG before half-time
Lead holding203%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+2.0

Allows 2.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Al Sharjah - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.002.00
Goals scored / game1.01.0
Goals allowed / game0.30.7
Average goals per game1.31.7
1 goal100%100%
2 goals33%33%
3 goals0%33%
Clean sheet67%33%
No goal33%33%
Goal difference+2+1
Half-time: 67% leading - 0% draw - 33% trailing
2nd half: 67% won - 0% draw - 33% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 3
Dubai United - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.671.33
Goals scored / game0.72.0
Goals allowed / game0.32.3
Average goals per game1.04.3
1 goal67%100%
2 goals33%100%
3 goals0%100%
Clean sheet67%0%
No goal33%33%
Goal difference+1-1
Half-time: 33% leading - 67% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 33% won - 33% draw - 33% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 33% - Half-time goals total: 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.

Al Sharjah
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
2
0
16-30
1
1
31-45
0
1
46-60
2
1
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Dubai United
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
1
0
16-30
0
0
31-45
1
0
46-60
3
1
61-75
2
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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

4.17
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
2.3 : 1.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
114%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
67%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
67%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
4+
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Al Sharjah

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.68
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.32
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.39
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.07
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
109%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
55%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

Dubai United

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.74
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.74
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.44
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.70
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
146%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
146%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.3
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

* 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 SharjahLigaDubai United
Average goals per game▼ 3.003.65▲ 5.33
Both teams scored▼ 33%52%▲ 100%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▲ 67%65%▲ 100%
Clean sheets▲ 33%24%▼ 0%
Goal before half-time▲ 100%78%▼ 67%
Goal after half-time▲ 100%91%▲ 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.65
Average goals per game
52%
Both teams scored
65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
24%
Clean sheets
1.83
Home goals / game
1.83
Away goals / game
+0%
Home attack advantage
+0%
Home defensive advantage
+0%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
43%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
91%
1 goal
57%
2 goals
35%
3 goals
26%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Al SharjahYellow cardMaro Katinić
  2. Al SharjahGoalIgor CoronadoAssist: Ousmane Camara
  3. Al SharjahGoalIgor CoronadoAssist: Fo-Doh Kodjo Laba
  4. Al SharjahYellow cardOusmane Camara
  5. Dubai UnitedGoalAniss Karimi
  6. Dubai UnitedYellow cardAniss Karimi
  7. Dubai UnitedSubstitutionOn: Warren Babicka ShavyOff: Adeel Wgdan Mahmood Alchadli
  8. Dubai UnitedYellow cardJonas Naafo
  9. Al SharjahSubstitutionOn: Shahin AbdulrahmanOff: Leandro Viana da Silva Gama
  10. Al SharjahSubstitutionOn: Cheickna DoumbiaOff: Fo-Doh Kodjo Laba
  11. Al SharjahGoalIgor Coronado
  12. Dubai UnitedSubstitutionOn: Dieu-Merci Ndembo-MichelOff: Aniss Karimi
  13. Al SharjahSubstitutionOn: Arshia SarshoghOff: Igor Coronado
  14. Al SharjahYellow cardCharles Monginda Pickel
  15. Al SharjahYellow cardIgor Coronado

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

FAQ

What was the result of Al Sharjah vs Dubai United?

The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Sharjah 4:3 Dubai United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Al Sharjah vs Dubai United?

Al Sharjah score 2.00 goals per game on average and Dubai United 2.67. The Arabian Gulf League average is 3.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Al Sharjah's matches and 100% of Dubai United's.

What form are Al Sharjah and Dubai United in?

Over the last 5 games Al Sharjah have a 2-0-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Dubai United 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Sharjah vs Dubai United?

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.