Al Wasl vs Al Dhafra: match statistics
Al Wasl displays significantly better home form with a 60% win rate and an impressive 50% clean sheets at their home ground. The hosts have a clear ball possession advantage (59% vs 45%) and a better xG conversion ratio (1.37 vs 0.96). Al Dhafra is in an away crisis, conceding an average of 2.22 goals per match and not recording a single clean sheet in away matches. A series of five consecutive away defeats and a mere 11% win rate on foreign pitches highlights the visitors' weakness. Al Dhafra's goal difference of -10 in away matches compared to the hosts' +6 in home games further confirms Al Wasl's advantage. The recent form of both teams (Al Wasl: WWDLL vs Al Dhafra: DDDLD) also speaks in favor of the hosts, who possess greater offensive potential and a more solid defense.
Al Wasl vs Al Dhafra: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Wasl played Al Dhafra in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The match was played on 18 March 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Al Wasl: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Al Dhafra: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Wasl scores 1.11 and concedes 1.05 goals per match. Al Dhafra scores 1.32 and concedes 2.05. League average: 2.72 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Wasl 53%, Al Dhafra 63%. Over 2.5: Al Wasl 32%, Al Dhafra 58%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Al Wasl has higher xG: 1.62 vs 1.11. Al Wasl: 14.9 shots per match, Al Dhafra: 9.5.
Match halves
Al Wasl: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.68. Al Dhafra: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.84.
Goals by minute
Al Wasl: 46-60 (6 goals). Al Dhafra: 61-75 (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, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, 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 home form with a 60% win rate and an impressive 50% clean sheets at their home ground. The hosts have a clear ball possession advantage (59% vs 45%) and a better xG conversion ratio (1.37 vs 0.96). Al Dhafra is in an away crisis, conceding an average of 2.22 goals per match and not recording a single clean sheet in away matches. A series of five consecutive away defeats and a mere 11% win rate on foreign pitches highlights the visitors' weakness. Al Dhafra's goal difference of -10 in away matches compared to the hosts' +6 in home games further confirms Al Wasl's advantage. The recent form of both teams (Al Wasl: WWDLL vs Al Dhafra: DDDLD) also speaks in favor of the hosts, who possess greater offensive potential and a more solid defense.
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 Wasl | Al Dhafra | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.37 |
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 150% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Al Wasl · 0.4 pts / match - Al Dhafra
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 Dhafra is 19% better for: goals scored per match.
1.11 goals / match - Al Wasl · 1.32 goals / match - Al Dhafra
Al Wasl is 95% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.05 goals / match - Al Wasl · 2.05 goals / match - Al Dhafra
Al Wasl scores in 79% of matches (15 of 19 matches), while Al Dhafra keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 19 matches).
Al Dhafra scores in 68% of matches (13 of 19 matches), while Al Wasl keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 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 Wasl
Over / Under - Al Dhafra
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 53% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / match - Al Wasl · 0.79 pts / match - Al Dhafra
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Wasl - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Al Dhafra - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
* 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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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 Wasl
Al Dhafra
* 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 Wasl | Liga | Al Dhafra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.16 | 2.72 | ▲ 3.37 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 51% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 49% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 27% | ▼ 5% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 67% | ▲ 84% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 78% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Al Wasl 0 - 0 - 1 Al Dhafra. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Wasl vs Al Dhafra?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Al Wasl 3:0 Al Dhafra. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Wasl vs Al Dhafra?
Al Wasl score 1.11 goals per game on average and Al Dhafra 1.32. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Al Wasl's matches and 63% of Al Dhafra's.
What form are Al Wasl and Al Dhafra in?
Over the last 5 games Al Wasl have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Al Dhafra 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Wasl vs Al Dhafra?
The statistical background for Al Wasl vs Al Dhafra — 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.