Al Sharjah vs Al Ittihad Kalba: match statistics
Al Ittihad Kalba appears to be the favorite in this match despite playing away. The hosts, Al Sharjah, display very poor home form with just 20% of home matches won and as many as 80% lost, making them the weakest team in their own environment. Additionally, Al Sharjah does not score goals at their own stadium (averaging 0.6 goals per match) and in 60% of cases fails to get on the scoresheet. On the other hand, Al Ittihad Kalba boasts an impressive away form with 67% of victories and an efficiency of 1.33 goals per match on the road, and their last five away matches include four wins and only one loss. The difference in xG (1.66 vs 1.45) in favor of the hosts does not offset the huge disparity in efficiency and form between both teams, especially since Al Sharjah has a shot conversion rate of just 4% in home matches.
Al Sharjah vs Al Ittihad Kalba: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Sharjah played Al Ittihad Kalba in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Al Sharjah: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Al Ittihad Kalba: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Sharjah scores 1.17 and concedes 1.58 goals per match. Al Ittihad Kalba scores 1.00 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Sharjah 50%, Al Ittihad Kalba 42%. Over 2.5: Al Sharjah 42%, Al Ittihad Kalba 42%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Al Sharjah has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.26. Al Sharjah: 14.3 shots per match, Al Ittihad Kalba: 11.9.
Match halves
Al Sharjah: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.75. Al Ittihad Kalba: half-time lead 8%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Al Sharjah: 61-75 (4 goals). Al Ittihad Kalba: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Arabian Gulf League: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
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 Ittihad Kalba appears to be the favorite in this match despite playing away. The hosts, Al Sharjah, display very poor home form with just 20% of home matches won and as many as 80% lost, making them the weakest team in their own environment. Additionally, Al Sharjah does not score goals at their own stadium (averaging 0.6 goals per match) and in 60% of cases fails to get on the scoresheet. On the other hand, Al Ittihad Kalba boasts an impressive away form with 67% of victories and an efficiency of 1.33 goals per match on the road, and their last five away matches include four wins and only one loss. The difference in xG (1.66 vs 1.45) in favor of the hosts does not offset the huge disparity in efficiency and form between both teams, especially since Al Sharjah has a shot conversion rate of just 4% in home matches.
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 Ittihad Kalba | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 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 Ittihad Kalba is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Al Sharjah · 1 pts / match - Al Ittihad Kalba
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 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1.17 goals / match - Al Sharjah · 1 goals / match - Al Ittihad Kalba
Al Ittihad Kalba is 26% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.58 goals / match - Al Sharjah · 1.25 goals / match - Al Ittihad Kalba
Al Sharjah scores in 58% of matches (7 of 12 matches), while Al Ittihad Kalba keeps a clean sheet in 33% (4 of 12 matches).
Al Ittihad Kalba scores in 58% of matches (7 of 12 matches), while Al Sharjah keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 of 12 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 Ittihad Kalba
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 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Al Sharjah · 0.75 pts / match - Al Ittihad Kalba
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Sharjah - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Al Ittihad Kalba - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 8% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 Sharjah
Al Ittihad Kalba
* 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 Ittihad Kalba | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.75 | 2.56 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 45% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 48% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 67% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 76% | ▼ 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
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 Ittihad Kalba. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Sharjah vs Al Ittihad Kalba?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Sharjah 3:1 Al Ittihad Kalba. 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 Ittihad Kalba?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Al Sharjah won 1, Al Ittihad Kalba won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Sharjah vs Al Ittihad Kalba?
Al Sharjah score 1.17 goals per game on average and Al Ittihad Kalba 1.00. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Al Sharjah's matches and 42% of Al Ittihad Kalba's.
What form are Al Sharjah and Al Ittihad Kalba in?
Over the last 5 games Al Sharjah have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Al Ittihad Kalba 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Sharjah vs Al Ittihad Kalba?
The statistical background for Al Sharjah vs Al Ittihad Kalba — 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.