United Arab Emirates - Arabian Gulf LeagueData current as of September 13, 2026

Al Wasl vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: match statistics

Al Wasl crest
Al Wasl
1 : 1half-time 0:0
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai crest
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
125%(3.50)
X20%(3.30)
255%(1.84)

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is the decided favorite of this meeting, being the league leader with an impressive record of 13 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 defeat. The guests present dominant away form with 78% of matches won, an average of 2.11 goals per match and only 0.11 goals conceded, which translates to 89% clean sheets. Al Wasl, despite a decent position in the table, shows weaker form in the last five matches (1.4 points per match) and significantly lower scoring efficiency (1.11 goals per match at home). The difference in goal difference is distinct: +18 for the guests in away matches versus +6 for the hosts in home matches. xG statistics also speak in favor of Shabab Al Ahli (1.62 xG For vs 0.8 xG Against), suggesting their qualitative advantage. Considering all these factors, a victory for the guests is the most probable scenario, although Al Wasl on their own turf may cause a surprise, hence a certain probability of a draw or a host surprise.

Al Wasl vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Al Wasl played against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The game was played on February 25, 2026. Final score: 1:1.

Recent form

Al Wasl has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Al Wasl scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 0.94. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores 2.31 and allows 0.25. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 56% of Al Wasl's games and 19% of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 44%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.53 per game. Al Wasl takes 14.1 shots per game, while Shabab Al Ahli Dubai takes 16.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Al Wasl leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai leads at halftime in 56% and scores 1.25 after halftime.

When the teams score

Al Wasl's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Arabian Gulf League games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is the decided favorite of this meeting, being the league leader with an impressive record of 13 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 defeat. The guests present dominant away form with 78% of matches won, an average of 2.11 goals per match and only 0.11 goals conceded, which translates to 89% clean sheets. Al Wasl, despite a decent position in the table, shows weaker form in the last five matches (1.4 points per match) and significantly lower scoring efficiency (1.11 goals per match at home). The difference in goal difference is distinct: +18 for the guests in away matches versus +6 for the hosts in home matches. xG statistics also speak in favor of Shabab Al Ahli (1.62 xG For vs 0.8 xG Against), suggesting their qualitative advantage. Considering all these factors, a victory for the guests is the most probable scenario, although Al Wasl on their own turf may cause a surprise, hence a certain probability of a draw or a host surprise.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
1 : 1
Second half

Game stats

47Possession (%)53
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
10Shots15
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
4Shots on target5
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
1.16xG1.67
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
5Corners8
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
34Dangerous attacks51
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
16Fouls7
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
3Cards1
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
1.25Goals scored / game2.31
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0.94Goals allowed / game0.25
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
61%Average possession59%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
4.13Shots on target / game5.44
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

14.13Shots per game16.31
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
4.13Shots on target5.44
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
8.8%Shot conversion14.2%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
61%Possession59%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
1.53xG for1.76
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
1.01xG against0.83
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai

Shooting quality

Al Wasl: DominantShabab Al Ahli Dubai: Dominant
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
Accuracy (shots on target)29%33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.300.42

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 114% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / game - Al Wasl · 3 pts / game - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai

Al Wasl
LWLDW
Season result split
50% W31% D19% L
Season (W-D-L)
8-5-3
1.81 pts / game · goal difference +5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
6-2-1
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
DWWLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.69Opponent xG: 1.24BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
WWWWW
5 wins in a row
Season result split
81% W13% D6% L
Season (W-D-L)
13-2-1
2.56 pts / game · goal difference +33
Last 5 (W-D-L)
5-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
7-2-0
Last 5 away
5-0-0
WWWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 4.0Goals conceded: 0.4xG: 2.05Opponent xG: 0.58BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow 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.

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 85% better for: goals scored per game.

1.25 goals / game - Al Wasl · 2.31 goals / game - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 276% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.94 goals / game - Al Wasl · 0.25 goals / game - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai

Al Wasl scoring profile: mixed

Al Wasl scores in 88% of games (14 of 16 meczów), while Shabab Al Ahli Dubai keeps a clean sheet in 75% (12 of 16 meczów).

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scoring profile: strong

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Al Wasl keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 meczów).

20Goals scored (season)37
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
15Goals conceded (season)4
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
2.19Average goals per game2.56
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
4Goals scored (last 5)20
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
5Goals conceded (last 5)2
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai

How often they score at least...

88%1 goal81%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
31%2 goals56%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
6%3 goals44%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0%4 goals25%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai

How often they concede at least...

63%1 goal25%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
19%2 goals0%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
13%3 goals0%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0%4 goals0%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai

* 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.

19%
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.3 of 16 meczów
51%
League average

Goal patterns

13%BTTS at half-time13%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
13%Scored in both halves44%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai

BTTS and goal count

38%Min. 3 goals and BTTS19%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS25%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
40%BTTS - last 540%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai

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

69%Min. 1 goal before half-time69%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
19%Min. 2 goals before half-time38%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time19%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai

2nd half

75%Min. 1 goal after half-time69%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
38%Min. 2 goals after half-time31%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
13%Min. 3 goals after half-time25%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.38 pts / game - Al Wasl · 2.06 pts / game - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai

Al Wasl - half-time state
31% leading44% draw25% trailing
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - half-time state
56% leading38% draw6% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.38Points per game (1st half)2.06
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0.5Goals scored (1st half)1.06
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0.38Goals conceded (1st half)0.19
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0.88Average goals (1st half)1.25
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
63%Clean sheet before half-time81%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
56%No goal before half-time38%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai

After half-time (2nd half)

1.69Points per game (2nd half)2.19
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0.75Goals scored (2nd half)1.25
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
0.56Goals conceded (2nd half)0.06
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
1.31Average goals (2nd half)1.31
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
69%Clean sheet after half-time94%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai
44%No goal after half-time38%
Al WaslShabab Al Ahli Dubai

Al Wasl - second-half results

44% W38% D19% L
22
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
27
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.38
PPG before half-time
Lead holding161%

Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - second-half results

63% W31% D6% L
33
Half-time points
17
Half-time goals
+14
Goal difference (1st half)
35
Second-half points
+19
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.06
PPG before half-time
Lead holding145%

Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 81%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Al Wasl - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.60
Goals scored / game0.40.4
Goals allowed / game0.40.6
Average goals per game0.81.0
1 goal80%60%
2 goals0%20%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%80%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference0-1
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.602.60
Goals scored / game1.82.2
Goals allowed / game0.40.0
Average goals per game2.22.2
1 goal100%80%
2 goals80%60%
3 goals40%60%
Clean sheet60%100%
No goal0%20%
Goal difference+7+11
Half-time: 80% leading - 20% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 80% won - 20% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 9

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Al Wasl
ScoredConceded
1
3
0-15
3
3
16-30
4
0
31-45
5
3
46-60
4
4
61-75
3
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
ScoredConceded
5
0
0-15
5
0
16-30
7
3
31-45
7
0
46-60
5
1
61-75
8
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.38
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
0.8 : 1.6
Estimated goal split
home : away
87%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
38%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+40%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
71%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
2%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 50 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Al Wasl

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.52
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.21
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.28
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.
95%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
67%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.41
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
15% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 5% come in the first quarter-hour.
15%

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.93
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.13
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-6.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.55
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.58
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
165%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
19%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.44
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Arabian Gulf League).

Teams vs league

Al WaslLigaShabab Al Ahli Dubai
Average goals per game 2.192.72 2.56
Both teams scored 56%51% 19%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 38%50% 44%
Clean sheets 38%27% 75%
Goal before half-time 69%68% 69%
Goal after half-time 75%79% 69%

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

2.72
Average goals per game
51%
Both teams scored
50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.32
Home goals / game
1.40
Away goals / game
+-6%
Home attack advantage
+-6%
Home defensive advantage
+-5%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
68%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
45%
2 goals
22%
3 goals
7%
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. Shabab Al Ahli DubaiGoalSaeid Ezatolahi Afagh
  2. Shabab Al Ahli DubaiYellow cardFederico Nicolás Cartabia
  3. Al WaslYellow cardJoão Victor Alves Ferreira

Referee and managers

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

Head-to-head

Record from Al Wasl's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. Games average 3.33 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
3 : 1
Al Wasl
Al Wasl
2 : 1
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
3 : 0
Al Wasl

FAQ

What was the result of Al Wasl vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?

The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Wasl 1:1 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. 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 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?

In the last 3 head-to-head matches Al Wasl won 1, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Al Wasl vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?

Al Wasl score 1.25 goals per game on average and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 2.31. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Al Wasl's matches and 19% of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's.

What form are Al Wasl and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in?

Over the last 5 games Al Wasl have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Wasl vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?

The statistical background for Al Wasl vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai — 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.