Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Wasl: match statistics
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai displays impressive home form with 75% wins and just 0.25 goals conceded on average per home match, making their stadium a fortress. However, recent overall form is concerning – three consecutive losses followed by two wins (lllww) and as many as 10 goals conceded in the last 5 matches suggest defensive issues. Al Wasl demonstrates solid efficiency in away matches with 40% wins and an impressive average of 1.6 goals per match, alongside 64% possession and a higher xG (1.81 vs 1.61 for the hosts). The visitors have not recorded a single away match without scoring (0% FTS), highlighting their offensive consistency. Considering Shabab's strong home defense but their recent defensive struggles, coupled with Al Wasl's offensive power on the road, I expect a tight, competitive encounter with a slight edge for the hosts, where a draw is the most probable outcome.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Wasl: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai played against Al Wasl in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The game was played on January 11, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Al Wasl has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 0.10. Al Wasl scores 1.45 and allows 0.91. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's games and 64% of Al Wasl's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 45%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.46 per game. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai takes 15.0 shots per game, while Al Wasl takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Al Wasl leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.91 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Al Wasl, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Arabian Gulf League games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 44% 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 3.00 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
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai displays impressive home form with 75% wins and just 0.25 goals conceded on average per home match, making their stadium a fortress. However, recent overall form is concerning – three consecutive losses followed by two wins (lllww) and as many as 10 goals conceded in the last 5 matches suggest defensive issues. Al Wasl demonstrates solid efficiency in away matches with 40% wins and an impressive average of 1.6 goals per match, alongside 64% possession and a higher xG (1.81 vs 1.61 for the hosts). The visitors have not recorded a single away match without scoring (0% FTS), highlighting their offensive consistency. Considering Shabab's strong home defense but their recent defensive struggles, coupled with Al Wasl's offensive power on the road, I expect a tight, competitive encounter with a slight edge for the hosts, where a draw is the most probable outcome.
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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
| Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | Al Wasl | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.35 |
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.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 44% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · 1.8 pts / game - Al Wasl
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.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 810% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.1 goals / game - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · 0.91 goals / game - Al Wasl
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 meczów), while Al Wasl keeps a clean sheet in 36% (4 of 11 meczów).
Al Wasl scores in 91% of games (10 of 11 meczów), while Shabab Al Ahli Dubai keeps a clean sheet in 90% (9 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 - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Over / Under - Al Wasl
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.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · 1.36 pts / game - Al Wasl
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 70%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Al Wasl - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
* 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 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Al Wasl
* 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
| Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | Liga | Al Wasl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.50 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 44% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 48% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 90% | 31% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 68% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 75% | ▲ 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
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 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Al Wasl. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Wasl?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 3:1 Al Wasl. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Al Wasl?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Shabab Al Ahli Dubai won 1, Al Wasl won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Wasl?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai score 1.40 goals per game on average and Al Wasl 1.45. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's matches and 64% of Al Wasl's.
What form are Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Al Wasl in?
Over the last 5 games Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Al Wasl 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Wasl?
The statistical background for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Wasl — 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.