Al Dhafra vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: match statistics
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai are the clear favorites for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 12 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 loss. Their away form is exceptional – a 75% win rate on the road, conceding just 0.13 goals per game on average, and keeping clean sheets in 88% of matches. Al Dhafra are in 10th place with a home record of 50% wins and 50% losses, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game at home. The difference in defensive quality is vast – the visitors have conceded just 4 goals all season, while the hosts have let in 31. Superior ball possession (59% vs 51%), higher xG efficiency (1.53 vs 1.21), and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's excellent away run (dwdwwwww) all point towards an away win. Considering the goal difference (+13 for the visitors vs +2 for the hosts) and the current form of both teams, a Shabab Al Ahli Dubai victory is the most likely outcome.
Al Dhafra vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Dhafra played Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 0:5.
Current form
Al Dhafra: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Dhafra scores 1.44 and concedes 1.94 goals per match. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores 2.13 and concedes 0.27. League average: 2.65 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Dhafra 63%, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 20%. Over 2.5: Al Dhafra 56%, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 40%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai has higher xG: 1.72 vs 1.11. Al Dhafra: 9.4 shots per match, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 15.9.
Match halves
Al Dhafra: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.88. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: half-time lead 53%, second-half goals 1.13.
Goals by minute
Al Dhafra: 61-75 (8 goals). Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Arabian Gulf League: 2.65 goals per match, BTTS 50%, 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
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai are the clear favorites for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 12 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 loss. Their away form is exceptional – a 75% win rate on the road, conceding just 0.13 goals per game on average, and keeping clean sheets in 88% of matches. Al Dhafra are in 10th place with a home record of 50% wins and 50% losses, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game at home. The difference in defensive quality is vast – the visitors have conceded just 4 goals all season, while the hosts have let in 31. Superior ball possession (59% vs 51%), higher xG efficiency (1.53 vs 1.21), and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's excellent away run (dwdwwwww) all point towards an away win. Considering the goal difference (+13 for the visitors vs +2 for the hosts) and the current form of both teams, a Shabab Al Ahli Dubai victory is the most likely outcome.
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 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.41 |
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.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 650% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Al Dhafra · 3 pts / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
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 48% better for: goals scored per match.
1.44 goals / match - Al Dhafra · 2.13 goals / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 619% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.94 goals / match - Al Dhafra · 0.27 goals / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Al Dhafra scores in 69% of matches (11 of 16 matches), while Shabab Al Ahli Dubai keeps a clean sheet in 73% (11 of 15 matches).
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores in 80% of matches (12 of 15 matches), while Al Dhafra keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 16 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 - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
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.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 127% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.88 pts / match - Al Dhafra · 2 pts / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Dhafra - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 53% of matches and wins 80%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +11 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
* 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 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.38 | 2.65 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 50% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 48% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 28% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 79% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
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
Previous meeting: Al Dhafra 0 - 0 - 1 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Dhafra vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Dhafra 0:5 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. 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 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?
Al Dhafra score 1.44 goals per game on average and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 2.13. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Al Dhafra's matches and 20% of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's.
What form are Al Dhafra and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in?
Over the last 5 games Al Dhafra have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 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 Dhafra vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?
The statistical background for Al Dhafra 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.