Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Sharjah: match statistics
Al Sharjah appears to be the favorite in this clash despite their weaker recent form. The visitors boast significantly better offensive statistics in away matches (averaging 1.5 goals per game vs the hosts' 0.9 at home) and a higher xG metric (1.56 vs 1.13), indicating greater efficiency in creating goal-scoring opportunities. Al Ittihad Kalba has a disastrous home form with a mere 10% home win rate and a record of just one victory in their last five overall matches. The visitors win 30% of their away games and hold the edge in ball possession (50% vs 43%), which could be crucial in controlling the match tempo. Although both teams have defensive issues, Al Sharjah's superior offensive potential and statistics speak in their favor. A draw is also possible due to the instability of both sides; however, the technical superiority of the visitors gives them the highest chances of triumph.
Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Sharjah: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Ittihad Kalba played Al Sharjah in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The match was played on 17 March 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Al Ittihad Kalba: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Al Sharjah: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Ittihad Kalba scores 1.05 and concedes 1.74 goals per match. Al Sharjah scores 1.42 and concedes 1.84. League average: 2.72 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Ittihad Kalba 63%, Al Sharjah 58%. Over 2.5: Al Ittihad Kalba 58%, Al Sharjah 58%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Al Sharjah has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.22. Al Ittihad Kalba: 11.5 shots per match, Al Sharjah: 13.4.
Match halves
Al Ittihad Kalba: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.84. Al Sharjah: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Al Ittihad Kalba: 76-90+ (9 goals). Al Sharjah: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Arabian Gulf League: 2.72 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-2. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 67%.
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 Sharjah appears to be the favorite in this clash despite their weaker recent form. The visitors boast significantly better offensive statistics in away matches (averaging 1.5 goals per game vs the hosts' 0.9 at home) and a higher xG metric (1.56 vs 1.13), indicating greater efficiency in creating goal-scoring opportunities. Al Ittihad Kalba has a disastrous home form with a mere 10% home win rate and a record of just one victory in their last five overall matches. The visitors win 30% of their away games and hold the edge in ball possession (50% vs 43%), which could be crucial in controlling the match tempo. Although both teams have defensive issues, Al Sharjah's superior offensive potential and statistics speak in their favor. A draw is also possible due to the instability of both sides; however, the technical superiority of the visitors gives them the highest chances of triumph.
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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 Ittihad Kalba | Al Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Al Ittihad Kalba is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Al Ittihad Kalba · 0.6 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 Sharjah is 35% better for: goals scored per match.
1.05 goals / match - Al Ittihad Kalba · 1.42 goals / match - Al Sharjah
Al Ittihad Kalba is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.74 goals / match - Al Ittihad Kalba · 1.84 goals / match - Al Sharjah
Al Ittihad Kalba scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Al Sharjah keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 matches).
Al Sharjah scores in 68% of matches (13 of 19 matches), while Al Ittihad Kalba keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 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 Ittihad Kalba
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 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.84 pts / match - Al Ittihad Kalba · 1 pts / match - Al Sharjah
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Ittihad Kalba - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Al Sharjah - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 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 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 3.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -6 |
* 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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 Ittihad Kalba
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 Ittihad Kalba | Liga | Al Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.79 | 2.72 | ▲ 3.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 51% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 49% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 27% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 67% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 78% | ▲ 95% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Al Ittihad Kalba 1 - 0 - 2 Al Sharjah. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Sharjah?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Ittihad Kalba 2:2 Al Sharjah. 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 Ittihad Kalba and Al Sharjah?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Al Ittihad Kalba won 1, Al Sharjah won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Sharjah?
Al Ittihad Kalba score 1.05 goals per game on average and Al Sharjah 1.42. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Al Ittihad Kalba's matches and 58% of Al Sharjah's.
What form are Al Ittihad Kalba and Al Sharjah in?
Over the last 5 games Al Ittihad Kalba have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Al Sharjah 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Sharjah?
The statistical background for Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Sharjah — 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.