Dubai City 13%Draw 20%Al Arabi 66%Expected goals 1.32 – 2.81
65%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.70 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.70Odds
Picks by market
ResultAl Arabi to win ✓66% · @1.44
Double chanceAl Arabi or draw ✓87% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.70
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 11.93
Dubai City vs Al Arabi: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Dubai City welcome Al Arabi for a Division 1 fixture on Friday 18 September (15:40 WAT). In the table, Dubai City are 15th, in the drop zone, on 4 points after 9 matches; Al Arabi are 1st (leading the league) with 19. There are 15 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Dubai City, last 5: DWLLL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Al Jazira Al Hamra, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Al Arabi, last 5: DWWWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Al Urooba, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Momentum favours Al Arabi, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.7 for Dubai City.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Mar 2026) it ended Al Arabi 1–2 Dubai City.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dubai City 1.3 xG, Al Arabi 2.8 xG – a total near 4.1. That is an open game on paper: 78% for three or more goals, 65% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dubai City 13%, draw 20%, Al Arabi 66%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (65%, odds 1.70 – longer than our fair 1.55, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dubai City 1–2 Al Arabi. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Dubai City13%fair 7.44 · @5.80
Draw20%fair 4.88 · @3.75
Al Arabi66%fair 1.51 · @1.44
4.13Expected goals
1.32Dubai City xG
2.81Al Arabi xG
65%Both score
78%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–28%
1–38%
0–26%
1–16%
0–36%
2–26%
From our goals model: Dubai City 1.3 – 2.8 Al Arabi expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Dubai City vs Al Arabi?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Dubai City vs Al Arabi?
On our numbers Dubai City have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Al Arabi 66%.
How many goals will there be in Dubai City vs Al Arabi?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 78% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dubai City vs Al Arabi?
Our predicted score is Dubai City 1–2 Al Arabi, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Dubai City vs Al Arabi?
Dubai City vs Al Arabi (Division 1) kicks off on Friday 18 September 2026 at 15:40 (West Africa Time).
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.
