Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Ittihad Kalba: match statistics
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai presents significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting 2nd in the table with a record of 13 wins and just 1 defeat. The hosts are highly effective at home, winning 75% of their home matches, with an impressive 39:6 goal record overall this season and a +15 goal difference at their own stadium. Al Ittihad Kalba is in poor form, losing 3 of their last 5 matches and conceding as many as 10 goals in this period. The visitors have only a 50% away win rate alongside a 50% away loss rate, which, combined with a negative goal difference (-3) in away matches, puts them in a tough situation. The hosts' significant advantage in ball possession (58% vs 48%), shot conversion, and defensive stability (50% clean sheets at home) further confirms their clear dominance. Considering all these factors, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai has by far the highest chances of winning this fixture.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Ittihad Kalba: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai played Al Ittihad Kalba in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The match was played on 11 March 2026. Final score: 5:1.
Current form
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Al Ittihad Kalba: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores 2.17 and concedes 0.33 goals per match. Al Ittihad Kalba scores 1.06 and concedes 1.56. League average: 2.71 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 28%, Al Ittihad Kalba 61%. Over 2.5: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 39%, Al Ittihad Kalba 56%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.26. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 15.6 shots per match, Al Ittihad Kalba: 11.8.
Match halves
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: half-time lead 56%, second-half goals 1.17. Al Ittihad Kalba: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 31-45+ (8 goals). Al Ittihad Kalba: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Arabian Gulf League: 2.71 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-2-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 33%.
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
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai presents significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting 2nd in the table with a record of 13 wins and just 1 defeat. The hosts are highly effective at home, winning 75% of their home matches, with an impressive 39:6 goal record overall this season and a +15 goal difference at their own stadium. Al Ittihad Kalba is in poor form, losing 3 of their last 5 matches and conceding as many as 10 goals in this period. The visitors have only a 50% away win rate alongside a 50% away loss rate, which, combined with a negative goal difference (-3) in away matches, puts them in a tough situation. The hosts' significant advantage in ball possession (58% vs 48%), shot conversion, and defensive stability (50% clean sheets at home) further confirms their clear dominance. Considering all these factors, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai has by far the highest chances of winning this fixture.
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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
| Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | Al Ittihad Kalba | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.34 |
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.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 175% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · 0.8 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.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 105% better for: goals scored per match.
2.17 goals / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · 1.06 goals / match - Al Ittihad Kalba
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 373% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.33 goals / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · 1.56 goals / match - Al Ittihad Kalba
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores in 83% of matches (15 of 18 matches), while Al Ittihad Kalba keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 matches).
Al Ittihad Kalba scores in 72% of matches (13 of 18 matches), while Shabab Al Ahli Dubai keeps a clean sheet in 67% (12 of 18 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 - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
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.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is 131% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.06 pts / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · 0.89 pts / match - Al Ittihad Kalba
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 56% of matches and wins 72%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Al Ittihad Kalba - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). 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
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
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
| Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | Liga | Al Ittihad Kalba | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.50 | 2.71 | ▼ 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 28% | 52% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 48% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 27% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 67% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 80% | ▼ 78% |
^ 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.
- Shabab Al Ahli DubaiSubstitutionOn: Federico Nicolás CartabiaOff: Mohammad Jumah Abdulla Darwish Al Mansouri
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
Recent meetings (3): Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 1 - 2 - 0 Al Ittihad Kalba. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Ittihad Kalba?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 5:1 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 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Al Ittihad Kalba?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Shabab Al Ahli Dubai won 1, Al Ittihad Kalba won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Ittihad Kalba?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai score 2.17 goals per game on average and Al Ittihad Kalba 1.06. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 28% of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's matches and 61% of Al Ittihad Kalba's.
What form are Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Al Ittihad Kalba in?
Over the last 5 games Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Al Ittihad Kalba 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Ittihad Kalba?
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.