Value bet: Al-Ittihad Kalba to win @ 2.24 – our chance 48% vs 45% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultAl-Ittihad Kalba to win ✗48% · @2.24
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.39
Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al-Dhafra: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 26 February the Pro League brings Al-Ittihad Kalba against Al-Dhafra at Ittihad Kalba Club Stadium. Kick-off: 18:30 WAT. In the table, Al-Ittihad Kalba are 9th, lower half, on 8 points after 7 matches; Al-Dhafra are 12th (in the drop zone) with 6. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.8 xG, Al-Dhafra 1.3 xG – a total near 3.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 56% and GG at 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al-Ittihad Kalba 48%, draw 23%, Al-Dhafra 29%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.62.
Price worth noting: Al-Ittihad Kalba to win @2.24 – the bookmaker implies 45%, our ratings say 48%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al-Ittihad Kalba 1–1 Al-Dhafra. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al-Ittihad Kalba48%fair 2.09 · @2.24
Draw23%fair 4.32 · @3.40
Al-Dhafra29%fair 3.45 · @2.86
3.09Expected goals
1.84Al-Ittihad Kalba xG
1.25Al-Dhafra xG
59%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–110%
1–08%
2–08%
1–27%
2–26%
From our goals model: Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.8 – 1.3 Al-Dhafra expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Al-Ittihad Kalba to win✗
48%
2.09
2.24 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
77%
1.30
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.62
Draw no bet
Al-Ittihad Kalba (draw no bet)
62%
1.61
–
Asian handicap
Al-Dhafra +1 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
1.36
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
First team to score
Al-Ittihad Kalba to score first
57%
1.76
–
Half-time result
Al-Ittihad Kalba ahead at half-time✗
39%
2.59
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al-Ittihad Kalba / FT Al-Ittihad Kalba✗
32%
3.16
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.39
–
Recent results
Al-Ittihad Kalba – last 1
L
13 Feb
@ Al-Jazira
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Al-Dhafra – last 2
LD
20 Feb
vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
0–5
L
13 Feb
@ Al Bataeh
1–1
D
0.5Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al-Ittihad Kalba and Al-Dhafra.
What is the prediction for Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al-Dhafra?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al-Dhafra?
On our numbers Al-Ittihad Kalba have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Al-Dhafra 29%.
How many goals will there be in Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al-Dhafra?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al-Dhafra?
Our predicted score is Al-Ittihad Kalba 1–1 Al-Dhafra, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al-Dhafra?
Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al-Dhafra (Pro League) kicks off on Thursday 26 February 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Ittihad Kalba Club Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
