Al Dhafra vs Al Sharjah: match statistics
Al Dhafra presents impressive disposition in home matches with a record of 67% wins and a positive goal difference of +5. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match at home, which is a significantly better result than Al Sharjah's 1.57 goals away. The visitors have not kept a single clean sheet in away matches (0% CS%), which indicates defensive problems. Al Sharjah has only a 29% win rate away and has recently shown unstable form. Higher xG values for the hosts (1.22 vs 1.54) combined with better shooting efficiency in home matches (19% vs 11%) and Al Dhafra's possession advantage at home speak for a home victory, although the form of the last five matches for both teams suggests the possibility of a tight duel.
Al Dhafra vs Al Sharjah: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Dhafra played Al Sharjah in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The match was played on 28 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Al Dhafra: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Al Sharjah: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Dhafra scores 1.54 and concedes 1.92 goals per match. Al Sharjah scores 1.31 and concedes 1.54. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Dhafra 62%, Al Sharjah 54%. Over 2.5: Al Dhafra 62%, Al Sharjah 46%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Al Sharjah has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.10. Al Dhafra: 9.4 shots per match, Al Sharjah: 14.0.
Match halves
Al Dhafra: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 1.00. Al Sharjah: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.85.
Goals by minute
Al Dhafra: 61-75 (7 goals). Al Sharjah: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Arabian Gulf League: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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 Dhafra presents impressive disposition in home matches with a record of 67% wins and a positive goal difference of +5. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match at home, which is a significantly better result than Al Sharjah's 1.57 goals away. The visitors have not kept a single clean sheet in away matches (0% CS%), which indicates defensive problems. Al Sharjah has only a 29% win rate away and has recently shown unstable form. Higher xG values for the hosts (1.22 vs 1.54) combined with better shooting efficiency in home matches (19% vs 11%) and Al Dhafra's possession advantage at home speak for a home victory, although the form of the last five matches for both teams suggests the possibility of a tight duel.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Al Dhafra | Al Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 0.32 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Al Sharjah is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Al Dhafra · 1.4 pts / match - Al Sharjah
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 Dhafra is 18% better for: goals scored per match.
1.54 goals / match - Al Dhafra · 1.31 goals / match - Al Sharjah
Al Sharjah is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.92 goals / match - Al Dhafra · 1.54 goals / match - Al Sharjah
Al Dhafra scores in 69% of matches (9 of 13 matches), while Al Sharjah keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 of 13 matches).
Al Sharjah scores in 62% of matches (8 of 13 matches), while Al Dhafra keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 of 13 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Dhafra
Over / Under - Al Sharjah
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.77 pts / match - Al Dhafra · 1 pts / match - Al Sharjah
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Dhafra - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Al Sharjah - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Al Dhafra
Al Sharjah
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 Dhafra | Liga | Al Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.46 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 46% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 48% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 30% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 92% | 66% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 77% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Al Dhafra 0 - 0 - 1 Al Sharjah. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Dhafra vs Al Sharjah?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Dhafra 0:2 Al Sharjah. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Dhafra vs Al Sharjah?
Al Dhafra score 1.54 goals per game on average and Al Sharjah 1.31. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Al Dhafra's matches and 54% of Al Sharjah's.
What form are Al Dhafra and Al Sharjah in?
Over the last 5 games Al Dhafra have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Al Sharjah 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Dhafra vs Al Sharjah?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Dhafra vs Al Sharjah: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.