Dubai United vs Al Ittihad Kalba: match statistics
Dubai United vs Al Ittihad Kalba: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Dubai United played Al Ittihad Kalba in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The match was played on 28 August 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Current form
Dubai United: 1-0-1, 1.50 points/match. Al Ittihad Kalba: 0-1-1, 0.50 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dubai United scores 2.00 and concedes 3.50 goals per match. Al Ittihad Kalba scores 1.00 and concedes 2.50. League average: 3.93 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dubai United 100%, Al Ittihad Kalba 50%. Over 2.5: Dubai United 100%, Al Ittihad Kalba 100%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 64%.
xG, shots and style
Al Ittihad Kalba has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.29. Dubai United: 10.5 shots per match, Al Ittihad Kalba: 12.5.
Match halves
Dubai United: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.00. Al Ittihad Kalba: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.00.
Goals by minute
Dubai United: 0-15 (1 goals). Al Ittihad Kalba: 0-15 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Arabian Gulf League: 3.93 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 64%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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
Dubai United sit 8th, one place above Al Ittihad Kalba, and are the only team in this matchup to have already recorded a league win. The hosts have a poor record in their last five matches (1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats), but the visitors have failed to win any of their five games, losing three of them. Al Ittihad Kalba have created plenty of chances away from home, averaging 16 shots and an xG of 1.65, but they also concede 2 goals per match on the road and have yet to keep a clean sheet. Dubai United have scored 5 goals in their last five appearances, while Kalba have conceded 9 during the same period, which, combined with home advantage, slightly favors the hosts. A draw remains a realistic outcome, as Kalba drew their only away match so far, but Dubai United have the greater chance of ending their winless run.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest argument for BTTS - No comes from Dubai United, who have yet to score a goal in the season data, averaging 0.0 goals, with a 0% shot conversion rate and 100% of matches without scoring. The hosts also create little danger: their average xG is 0.99, with only 2.0 shots on target per match, compared with the 1.45 xG conceded on average by Al Ittihad Kalba. The visitors regularly concede goals and have not kept a clean sheet this season, but their recent defensive form is not extremely poor: across five matches, they conceded an average of 1.8 goals, while Dubai United scored only 1.0. Al Ittihad Kalba should nevertheless find the net, as the hosts concede an average of 3.0 goals and have not kept a clean sheet, but the greater risk concerns a Dubai United goal. Although both teams have recorded BTTS - Yes in 60% of their last five matches, the scenario with at least one team failing to score remains clearly more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The match profile points to at least two goals: Dubai United have conceded an average of 2.0 goals in their last five matches, while Al Ittihad Kalba have conceded 1.8. The two teams’ average xG over their last five matches projects 1.25 goals for the hosts and 1.34 for the visitors, giving a combined total of 2.59. Al Ittihad Kalba average 16 shots, including 6 on target, clearly more than Dubai United’s 9 shots and 2 on target. Over 1.5 goals has landed in 100% of both teams’ matches so far, while the league average of 3.93 goals further supports an open game script. Over 1.5 is the strongest selection, as it does not require three goals, whose probability is already more moderate.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Al Ittihad Kalba have the clearer potential to make the stronger start: they have averaged 2.0 goals before half-time, have not conceded a single goal in that period, and have been leading at the break in 100% of the available matches. Over the same period, Dubai United have failed to score before half-time, conceded an average of 2.0 goals, and went into the break trailing in 100% of matches. The visitors’ superiority is also evident in their chance creation, averaging 16 shots and 6 on target compared with the hosts’ 9 and 2, while their xG stands at 1.65 versus 0.99 for Dubai United. After the break, however, Kalba have struggled to protect their advantage, conceding an average of 2.0 goals and failing to score, while in their last five matches both teams have drawn in as many as 40% of cases. The most logical scenario is therefore for the visitors to lead at the break, followed by a turnaround as the hosts draw level and the match ends in a draw: X/X.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| Dubai United | Al Ittihad Kalba | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 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.
Dubai United is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.5 pts / match - Dubai United · 0.5 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.
Dubai United is 100% better for: goals scored per match.
2 goals / match - Dubai United · 1 goals / match - Al Ittihad Kalba
Al Ittihad Kalba is 40% better for: goals conceded per match.
3.5 goals / match - Dubai United · 2.5 goals / match - Al Ittihad Kalba
Dubai United scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Al Ittihad Kalba keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 matches).
Al Ittihad Kalba scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while Dubai United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 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 - Dubai United
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.
Dubai United is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / match - Dubai United · 1.5 pts / match - Al Ittihad Kalba
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dubai United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 2.5 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 50% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 3.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.5 | 4.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.50 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 0% |
| No goal | 50% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). 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
Dubai United
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
| Dubai United | Liga | Al Ittihad Kalba | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 5.50 | 3.93 | ▼ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 57% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 64% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 21% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 93% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
- Dubai UnitedYellow cardOthman Jamal Eddin Othman Ramadan
- Dubai UnitedGoalEl Mehdi MaouhoubAssist: Pape Bacary Guèye
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Dubai United vs Al Ittihad Kalba?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Dubai United 4:1 Al Ittihad Kalba. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Dubai United vs Al Ittihad Kalba?
Dubai United score 2.00 goals per game on average and Al Ittihad Kalba 1.00. The Arabian Gulf League average is 3.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Dubai United's matches and 50% of Al Ittihad Kalba's.
What form are Dubai United and Al Ittihad Kalba in?
Over the last 5 games Dubai United have a 1-0-1 record (1.50 points per game) and Al Ittihad Kalba 0-1-1 (0.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dubai United vs Al Ittihad Kalba?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dubai United vs Al Ittihad Kalba: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.