Al Sharjah vs Al Bataeh: match statistics
Despite their lowly table position and a mere 25% home win rate, Al Sharjah hold a distinct technical advantage over Al Bataeh. The hosts average 15.5 shots per match with 62% possession, whereas the visitors manage only 8.4 shots and 51% possession. A crucial factor is Al Sharjah's superior expected goals (xG) of 1.79 compared to the visitors' 1.02. Al Bataeh are in dire form, suffering an 80% away defeat rate and a four-match losing streak (llllw), having never kept a clean sheet on the road. The hosts have averaged 1.4 points per match in their last five outings—more than double the visitors' 0.6. While the goal difference (-3) in home vs. away splits is identical, the home advantage and superior chance creation metrics heavily favor Al Sharjah.
Al Sharjah vs Al Bataeh: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Sharjah played Al Bataeh in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The match was played on 14 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Al Sharjah: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Al Bataeh: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Sharjah scores 1.27 and concedes 1.55 goals per match. Al Bataeh scores 0.91 and concedes 1.91. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Sharjah 55%, Al Bataeh 55%. Over 2.5: Al Sharjah 45%, Al Bataeh 64%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Al Sharjah has higher xG: 1.63 vs 1.17. Al Sharjah: 14.6 shots per match, Al Bataeh: 9.9.
Match halves
Al Sharjah: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.82. Al Bataeh: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.64.
Goals by minute
Al Sharjah: 61-75 (4 goals). Al Bataeh: 61-75 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Arabian Gulf League: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 1.50, 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
Despite their lowly table position and a mere 25% home win rate, Al Sharjah hold a distinct technical advantage over Al Bataeh. The hosts average 15.5 shots per match with 62% possession, whereas the visitors manage only 8.4 shots and 51% possession. A crucial factor is Al Sharjah's superior expected goals (xG) of 1.79 compared to the visitors' 1.02. Al Bataeh are in dire form, suffering an 80% away defeat rate and a four-match losing streak (llllw), having never kept a clean sheet on the road. The hosts have averaged 1.4 points per match in their last five outings—more than double the visitors' 0.6. While the goal difference (-3) in home vs. away splits is identical, the home advantage and superior chance creation metrics heavily favor Al Sharjah.
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 Sharjah | Al Bataeh | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.25 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Al Sharjah · 0.6 pts / match - Al Bataeh
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 40% better for: goals scored per match.
1.27 goals / match - Al Sharjah · 0.91 goals / match - Al Bataeh
Al Sharjah is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.55 goals / match - Al Sharjah · 1.91 goals / match - Al Bataeh
Al Sharjah scores in 64% of matches (7 of 11 matches), while Al Bataeh keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 11 matches).
Al Bataeh scores in 55% of matches (6 of 11 matches), while Al Sharjah keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 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 Sharjah
Over / Under - Al Bataeh
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 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Al Sharjah · 0.82 pts / match - Al Bataeh
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Sharjah - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 27%. 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.
Al Bataeh - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 18%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 Sharjah
Al Bataeh
* 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 Sharjah | Liga | Al Bataeh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.82 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 45% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 49% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 30% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 68% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 76% | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (2): Al Sharjah 1 - 0 - 1 Al Bataeh. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Sharjah vs Al Bataeh?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Sharjah 0:2 Al Bataeh. 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 Sharjah and Al Bataeh?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Al Sharjah won 1, Al Bataeh won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Sharjah vs Al Bataeh?
Al Sharjah score 1.27 goals per game on average and Al Bataeh 0.91. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Al Sharjah's matches and 55% of Al Bataeh's.
What form are Al Sharjah and Al Bataeh in?
Over the last 5 games Al Sharjah have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Al Bataeh 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Sharjah vs Al Bataeh?
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.