Arabian Gulf League
United Arab EmiratesAbout the league: Arabian Gulf League
Arabian Gulf League is a football league from United Arab Emirates that we track match by match. 14 teams are competing in the 2025/2026 season; Al Ain lead the table with 68 points. The campaign runs from 16 August 2025 to 16 May 2026. The average is 2.82 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 55% of matches.
Arabian Gulf League 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2025/2026 season, 182 Arabian Gulf League matches have been completed. Al Ain leads the table with 68 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.82. BTTS: 55%. Over 2.5: 52%. Clean-sheet matches: 45%.
Result split
Home wins: 38%. Draws: 26%. Away wins: 35%.
Team rankings
Al Ain has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.38. Both teams scored in 69% of Al Ittihad Kalba's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al Ain | 26 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 62:18 | +44 | 68 | 2.62 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 26 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 60:18 | +42 | 58 | 2.23 | LDWDD |
| 3 |  Al Wasl | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 39:29 | +10 | 48 | 1.85 | WWWWW |
| 4 |  Al Jazira | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 46:30 | +16 | 44 | 1.69 | WLDLW |
| 5 |  Al Wahda | 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38:26 | +12 | 40 | 1.54 | DWLDL |
| 6 |  Al Nasr | 26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 36:34 | +2 | 38 | 1.46 | WWLWD |
| 7 |  Ajman | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 27:34 | -7 | 32 | 1.23 | LWDWD |
| 8 |  Al Sharjah | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 35:47 | -12 | 29 | 1.11 | DLLDW |
| 9 |  Al Khaleej | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 35:45 | -10 | 27 | 1.04 | DDDDL |
| 10 |  Bani Yas | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 29:43 | -14 | 27 | 1.04 | DWDDL |
| 11 |  Al Ittihad Kalba | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 29:45 | -16 | 24 | 0.92 | DLDLL |
| 12 |  Al Dhafra | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 28:52 | -24 | 22 | 0.85 | LLDLW |
| 13 |  Al Bataeh | 26 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 24:37 | -13 | 21 | 0.81 | DLLDD |
| 14 |  Dibba Al Fujairah | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 25:55 | -30 | 20 | 0.77 | LLWLL |
League statistics
Season 2025/2026 statistics are based on 182 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Al Ain2.38
- 2Shabab Al Ahli Dubai2.31
- 3Al Jazira1.77
- 4Al Wasl1.50
- 5Al Wahda1.46
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Al Ain0.69
- 2Shabab Al Ahli Dubai0.69
- 3Al Wahda1.00
- 4Al Wasl1.12
- 5Al Jazira1.15
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Al Ittihad Kalba69%
- 2Al Nasr69%
- 3Al Khaleej65%
- 4Al Wasl62%
- 5Dibba Al Fujairah58%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Al Ittihad Kalba65%
- 2Al Khaleej62%
- 3Dibba Al Fujairah58%
- 4Al Ain58%
- 5Al Sharjah58%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Al Wasl7.0
- 2Al Ain5.6
- 3Shabab Al Ahli Dubai5.1
- 4Al Sharjah5.0
- 5Al Wahda4.8
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 26 | 1.76 | 0.88 | +0.88 | 50 | 58 | +8 |
| 2 | Al Ain | 26 | 1.66 | 1.07 | +0.59 | 46 | 68 | +22 |
| 3 | Al Wasl | 26 | 1.66 | 1.07 | +0.59 | 45 | 48 | +3 |
| 4 | Al Wahda | 26 | 1.56 | 1.08 | +0.47 | 43 | 40 | -3 |
| 5 | Al Jazira | 26 | 1.39 | 1.21 | +0.18 | 39 | 44 | +5 |
| 6 | Al Sharjah | 26 | 1.46 | 1.31 | +0.14 | 37 | 29 | -8 |
| 7 | Ajman | 26 | 1.31 | 1.31 | 0.00 | 35 | 32 | -3 |
| 8 | Al Bataeh | 26 | 1.21 | 1.25 | -0.04 | 35 | 21 | -14 |
| 9 | Al Nasr | 26 | 1.37 | 1.43 | -0.07 | 35 | 38 | +3 |
| 10 | Al Dhafra | 26 | 1.08 | 1.47 | -0.39 | 29 | 22 | -7 |
| 11 | Al Ittihad Kalba | 26 | 1.22 | 1.63 | -0.41 | 29 | 24 | -5 |
| 12 | Bani Yas | 26 | 1.12 | 1.54 | -0.42 | 29 | 27 | -2 |
| 13 | Al Khaleej | 26 | 1.19 | 1.77 | -0.59 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 14 | Dibba Al Fujairah | 26 | 1.11 | 2.04 | -0.92 | 23 | 20 | -3 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 26
FAQ
How many teams play in Arabian Gulf League?
The 2025/2026 season of Arabian Gulf League includes 14 teams.
When does the 2025/2026 Arabian Gulf League season start and end?
The 2025/2026 Arabian Gulf League season runs from 16 August 2025 to 16 May 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Arabian Gulf League season have?
The 2025/2026 Arabian Gulf League season spans 26 matchweeks.
Who leads the Arabian Gulf League table?
Al Ain leads Arabian Gulf League with 68 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Arabian Gulf League?
Al Ain has the strongest attack in Arabian Gulf League, scoring 2.38 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Arabian Gulf League?
Al Ain concedes the fewest goals in Arabian Gulf League, 0.69 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Arabian Gulf League?
Arabian Gulf League averages 2.82 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Arabian Gulf League?
Over 2.5 lands in 52% of Arabian Gulf League matches.
How often do both teams score in Arabian Gulf League?
BTTS lands in 55% of Arabian Gulf League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Arabian Gulf League?
Home teams win 38% of matches in Arabian Gulf League.