Al Wahda vs Bani Yas: match statistics
Al Wahda holds a decidedly stronger standing in this fixture, sitting 2nd in the table and demonstrating impressive efficiency at their home stadium with 75% home wins and 50% clean sheets. The hosts possess the advantage in key attacking metrics, recording an average of 2.25 goals per game at home with an xG of 1.58, while Bani Yas only scores an average of 1.2 goals in away matches with an xG of 0.85. The visitors struggle with severe defensive problems on the road, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per match and suffering a 60% loss rate, which, combined with just 36% possession, places them in a precarious position. While the overall form of both teams in the last five matches is similar (1.2 vs 1.4 PPG), Al Wahda's significant advantage in home matches and Bani Yas's weakness on the road point to the hosts being clear favorites. The disparity in goal difference (+5 for Al Wahda at home vs -2 for Bani Yas away) further confirms the home team's advantage.
Al Wahda vs Bani Yas: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Wahda played against Bani Yas in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The game was played on January 6, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Al Wahda has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Bani Yas has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Wahda scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 0.70. Bani Yas scores 0.82 and allows 1.91. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Al Wahda's games and 27% of Bani Yas's. The Over 2.5 rates are 30% and 55%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Wahda has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.10 per game. Al Wahda takes 14.5 shots per game, while Bani Yas takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Wahda leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Bani Yas leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.36 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Wahda's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Bani Yas, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Arabian Gulf League games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 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 Wahda holds a decidedly stronger standing in this fixture, sitting 2nd in the table and demonstrating impressive efficiency at their home stadium with 75% home wins and 50% clean sheets. The hosts possess the advantage in key attacking metrics, recording an average of 2.25 goals per game at home with an xG of 1.58, while Bani Yas only scores an average of 1.2 goals in away matches with an xG of 0.85. The visitors struggle with severe defensive problems on the road, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per match and suffering a 60% loss rate, which, combined with just 36% possession, places them in a precarious position. While the overall form of both teams in the last five matches is similar (1.2 vs 1.4 PPG), Al Wahda's significant advantage in home matches and Bani Yas's weakness on the road point to the hosts being clear favorites. The disparity in goal difference (+5 for Al Wahda at home vs -2 for Bani Yas away) further confirms the home team's 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 Wahda | Bani Yas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.28 |
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 Wahda is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Al Wahda · 1.4 pts / game - Bani Yas
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 Wahda is 95% better for: goals scored per game.
1.6 goals / game - Al Wahda · 0.82 goals / game - Bani Yas
Al Wahda is 173% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.7 goals / game - Al Wahda · 1.91 goals / game - Bani Yas
Al Wahda scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 meczów), while Bani Yas keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 of 11 meczów).
Bani Yas scores in 36% of games (4 of 11 meczów), while Al Wahda keeps a clean sheet in 50% (5 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 Wahda
Over / Under - Bani Yas
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 Wahda is 80% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / game - Al Wahda · 1 pts / game - Bani Yas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Wahda - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bani Yas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 18%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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 Wahda
Bani Yas
* 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 Wahda | Liga | Bani Yas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.30 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 45% | ▼ 27% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 30% | 46% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 31% | ▼ 9% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 69% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 76% | ▲ 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Al Wahda's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Bani Yas. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Wahda vs Bani Yas?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Wahda 3:0 Bani Yas. 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 Wahda and Bani Yas?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Al Wahda won 1, Bani Yas won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Wahda vs Bani Yas?
Al Wahda score 1.60 goals per game on average and Bani Yas 0.82. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Al Wahda's matches and 27% of Bani Yas's.
What form are Al Wahda and Bani Yas in?
Over the last 5 games Al Wahda have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Bani Yas 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Wahda vs Bani Yas?
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.