Al Wasl vs Al Khaleej: match statistics
Al Wasl presents impressive home form with 71% of matches won and zero percent losses at their own stadium. The hosts demonstrate solid defense in home games, conceding an average of only 0.43 goals per match and keeping a clean sheet in 57% of fixtures. Al Khaleej, on the other hand, performs poorly away with 67% losses and just 33% victories, failing to score in half of their away matches. The difference in average ball possession (60% for Al Wasl vs 52% for Al Khaleej) and the advantage in expected goals (xG 1.19 vs 1.11) further argue for the hosts. Considering all statistical parameters, especially Al Wasl's dominance on their own turf and Al Khaleej's issues in away games, I definitely favor the hosts to achieve a confident victory.
Al Wasl vs Al Khaleej: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Wasl played against Al Khaleej in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The game was played on January 28, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Al Wasl has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Al Khaleej has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Wasl scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.00. Al Khaleej scores 1.23 and allows 1.62. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Al Wasl's games and 54% of Al Khaleej's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 62%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Wasl has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.08 per game. Al Wasl takes 13.6 shots per game, while Al Khaleej takes 8.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Wasl leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Al Khaleej leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Wasl's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Al Khaleej, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Arabian Gulf League games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 Wasl presents impressive home form with 71% of matches won and zero percent losses at their own stadium. The hosts demonstrate solid defense in home games, conceding an average of only 0.43 goals per match and keeping a clean sheet in 57% of fixtures. Al Khaleej, on the other hand, performs poorly away with 67% losses and just 33% victories, failing to score in half of their away matches. The difference in average ball possession (60% for Al Wasl vs 52% for Al Khaleej) and the advantage in expected goals (xG 1.19 vs 1.11) further argue for the hosts. Considering all statistical parameters, especially Al Wasl's dominance on their own turf and Al Khaleej's issues in away games, I definitely favor the hosts to achieve a confident victory.
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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 Wasl | Al Khaleej | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.36 |
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 Wasl is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Al Wasl · 0.8 pts / game - Al Khaleej
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 Wasl is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Al Wasl · 1.23 goals / game - Al Khaleej
Al Wasl is 62% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Al Wasl · 1.62 goals / game - Al Khaleej
Al Wasl scores in 92% of games (12 of 13 meczów), while Al Khaleej keeps a clean sheet in 15% (2 of 13 meczów).
Al Khaleej scores in 62% of games (8 of 13 meczów), while Al Wasl keeps a clean sheet in 38% (5 of 13 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 Wasl
Over / Under - Al Khaleej
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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.46 pts / game - Al Wasl · 1.62 pts / game - Al Khaleej
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Wasl - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 54%. 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 Khaleej - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). 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
Al Wasl
Al Khaleej
* 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 Wasl | Liga | Al Khaleej | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 45% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 46% | 47% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 31% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 65% | ▲ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 77% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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
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 Wasl's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Al Khaleej. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Wasl vs Al Khaleej?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Wasl 0:1 Al Khaleej. 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 Wasl and Al Khaleej?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Al Wasl won 0, Al Khaleej won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Wasl vs Al Khaleej?
Al Wasl score 1.38 goals per game on average and Al Khaleej 1.23. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Al Wasl's matches and 54% of Al Khaleej's.
What form are Al Wasl and Al Khaleej in?
Over the last 5 games Al Wasl have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Al Khaleej 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Wasl vs Al Khaleej?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Wasl vs Al Khaleej: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.