Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Wasl: match statistics
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai displays impressive home form with 75% wins and just 0.25 goals conceded on average per home match, making their stadium a fortress. However, recent overall form is concerning – three consecutive losses followed by two wins (lllww) and as many as 10 goals conceded in the last 5 matches suggest defensive issues. Al Wasl demonstrates solid efficiency in away matches with 40% wins and an impressive average of 1.6 goals per match, alongside 64% possession and a higher xG (1.81 vs 1.61 for the hosts). The visitors have not recorded a single away match without scoring (0% FTS), highlighting their offensive consistency. Considering Shabab's strong home defense but their recent defensive struggles, coupled with Al Wasl's offensive power on the road, I expect a tight, competitive encounter with a slight edge for the hosts, where a draw is the most probable outcome.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Wasl: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai played Al Wasl in Arabian Gulf League (United Arab Emirates). The match was played on 11 January 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Al Wasl: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores 1.40 and concedes 0.10 goals per match. Al Wasl scores 1.45 and concedes 0.91. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 0%, Al Wasl 64%. Over 2.5: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 20%, Al Wasl 45%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai has higher xG: 1.62 vs 1.46. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 15.0 shots per match, Al Wasl: 13.4.
Match halves
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.60. Al Wasl: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.91.
Goals by minute
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai: 31-45+ (4 goals). Al Wasl: 46-60 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Arabian Gulf League: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai displays impressive home form with 75% wins and just 0.25 goals conceded on average per home match, making their stadium a fortress. However, recent overall form is concerning – three consecutive losses followed by two wins (lllww) and as many as 10 goals conceded in the last 5 matches suggest defensive issues. Al Wasl demonstrates solid efficiency in away matches with 40% wins and an impressive average of 1.6 goals per match, alongside 64% possession and a higher xG (1.81 vs 1.61 for the hosts). The visitors have not recorded a single away match without scoring (0% FTS), highlighting their offensive consistency. Considering Shabab's strong home defense but their recent defensive struggles, coupled with Al Wasl's offensive power on the road, I expect a tight, competitive encounter with a slight edge for the hosts, where a draw is the most probable outcome.
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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 Wasl | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.35 |
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 44% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · 1.8 pts / match - Al Wasl
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 810% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.1 goals / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · 0.91 goals / match - Al Wasl
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai scores in 70% of matches (7 of 10 matches), while Al Wasl keeps a clean sheet in 36% (4 of 11 matches).
Al Wasl scores in 91% of matches (10 of 11 matches), while Shabab Al Ahli Dubai keeps a clean sheet in 90% (9 of 10 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 Wasl
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 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / match - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · 1.36 pts / match - Al Wasl
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 70%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Al Wasl - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Al Wasl
* 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 Wasl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.50 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 44% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 48% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 90% | 31% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 68% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 75% | ▲ 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): Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 1 - 0 - 1 Al Wasl. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Wasl?
The Arabian Gulf League match finished Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 3:1 Al Wasl. 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 Wasl?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Shabab Al Ahli Dubai won 1, Al Wasl won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Wasl?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai score 1.40 goals per game on average and Al Wasl 1.45. The Arabian Gulf League average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's matches and 64% of Al Wasl's.
What form are Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Al Wasl in?
Over the last 5 games Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Al Wasl 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Wasl?
The statistical background for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Wasl — 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.