Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Wasl: match statistics
Al Wasl displays significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting in 3rd place with a record of 6 wins, 3 draws, and only 1 loss. Hosts Al Ittihad Kalba are in 7th position and have not won a single home match this season (0% success rate), with poor form in their last 5 matches (only 1 victory). Al Wasl dominates in possession (64% vs 38%), shot conversion (9% vs 4%), and average xG (1.9 vs 1.03), indicating a decisive qualitative advantage. The visitors win 50% of their away games and have no trouble scoring on the road (0% FTS%), whereas the hosts fail to score in 60% of their home matches. The gulf in class and current form clearly point to an Al Wasl victory, although a draw cannot be entirely ruled out should the hosts adopt a defensive stance.
Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Wasl: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Ittihad Kalba played Al Wasl in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The match was played on 7 January 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Al Ittihad Kalba: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Al Wasl: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Ittihad Kalba scores 0.91 and concedes 1.18 goals per match. Al Wasl scores 1.40 and concedes 0.80. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Ittihad Kalba 36%, Al Wasl 60%. Over 2.5: Al Ittihad Kalba 36%, Al Wasl 40%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Al Wasl has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.26. Al Ittihad Kalba: 11.8 shots per match, Al Wasl: 13.3.
Match halves
Al Ittihad Kalba: half-time lead 9%, second-half goals 0.73. Al Wasl: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Al Ittihad Kalba: 76-90+ (4 goals). Al Wasl: 16-30 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Arabian Gulf League: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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 Wasl displays significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting in 3rd place with a record of 6 wins, 3 draws, and only 1 loss. Hosts Al Ittihad Kalba are in 7th position and have not won a single home match this season (0% success rate), with poor form in their last 5 matches (only 1 victory). Al Wasl dominates in possession (64% vs 38%), shot conversion (9% vs 4%), and average xG (1.9 vs 1.03), indicating a decisive qualitative advantage. The visitors win 50% of their away games and have no trouble scoring on the road (0% FTS%), whereas the hosts fail to score in 60% of their home matches. The gulf in class and current form clearly point to an Al Wasl victory, although a draw cannot be entirely ruled out should the hosts adopt a defensive stance.
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 Ittihad Kalba | Al Wasl | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.33 |
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 Wasl is 175% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Al Ittihad Kalba · 2.2 pts / match - 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.
Al Wasl is 54% better for: goals scored per match.
0.91 goals / match - Al Ittihad Kalba · 1.4 goals / match - Al Wasl
Al Wasl is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.18 goals / match - Al Ittihad Kalba · 0.8 goals / match - Al Wasl
Al Ittihad Kalba scores in 55% of matches (6 of 11 matches), while Al Wasl keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 matches).
Al Wasl scores in 90% of matches (9 of 10 matches), while Al Ittihad Kalba keeps a clean sheet in 36% (4 of 11 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 Wasl
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 Wasl is 92% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.73 pts / match - Al Ittihad Kalba · 1.4 pts / match - Al Wasl
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Ittihad Kalba - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 9% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Al Wasl - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 Wasl
* 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 Wasl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.09 | 2.55 | ▼ 2.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 44% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 47% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 31% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 69% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 75% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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.
- Al Ittihad KalbaSubstitutionOn: Khalid Ali Khamis Obaid bin Mahmoud Al DarmakiOff: Sayed Saman Ghoddos
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Al Ittihad Kalba 0 - 2 - 0 Al Wasl. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Wasl?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Ittihad Kalba 2:2 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 Al Ittihad Kalba and Al Wasl?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Al Ittihad Kalba won 0, Al Wasl won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Wasl?
Al Ittihad Kalba score 0.91 goals per game on average and Al Wasl 1.40. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Al Ittihad Kalba's matches and 60% of Al Wasl's.
What form are Al Ittihad Kalba and Al Wasl in?
Over the last 5 games Al Ittihad Kalba have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Al Wasl 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Ittihad Kalba vs Al Wasl?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.