Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.62 – our chance 68% vs 62% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultShabab Al Ahli Dubai to win ✓73% · @1.25
Double chanceShabab Al Ahli Dubai or draw ✓90% · @1.07
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗68% · @1.62
GoalsOver 3.5 goals ✗73% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗7% · fair 13.81
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al-Dhafra: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 22 August: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai v Al-Dhafra in the Pro League, played at Al Rashid Stadium. In the table, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai are 4th, among the top four, on 13 points after 7 matches; Al-Dhafra are 12th (in the drop zone) with 6.
Current form
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, last 5: WLWLW Their latest outing: 5–1 win over Khorfakkan, away. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Al-Dhafra, last 5: LDLLL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Sharjah FC, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.2 for Al-Dhafra.
Head to head
When they last met (20 Feb 2026) it ended Al-Dhafra 0–5 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 3.5 xG, Al-Dhafra 1.5 xG – a total near 5.0. That is an open game on paper: 88% for three or more goals, 68% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 73%, draw 16%, Al-Dhafra 10%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.62.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.62 – the bookmaker implies 62%, our ratings say 68%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Shabab Al Ahli Dubai to win (73%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 3–1 Al-Dhafra. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai73%fair 1.36 · @1.25
Draw16%fair 6.13 · @5.00
Al-Dhafra10%fair 9.77 · @8.50
5.00Expected goals
3.51Shabab Al Ahli Dubai xG
1.49Al-Dhafra xG
68%Both score
88%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
3–17%
4–16%
2–16%
3–25%
3–05%
4–25%
From our goals model: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 3.5 – 1.5 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
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai to win✓
73%
1.36
1.25
Double chance
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai or draw✓
90%
1.11
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
68%
1.48
1.62 ▲
Draw no bet
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (draw no bet)✓
88%
1.14
–
Asian handicap
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai -1 (Asian handicap)✓
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
–
First team to score
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai to score first✓
70%
1.43
–
Half-time result
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai ahead at half-time✗
59%
1.70
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Shabab Al Ahli Dubai / FT Shabab Al Ahli Dubai✗
What is the prediction for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al-Dhafra?
Our pick is Shabab Al Ahli Dubai to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al-Dhafra?
On our numbers Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Al-Dhafra 10%.
How many goals will there be in Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al-Dhafra?
We expect about 5.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al-Dhafra?
Our predicted score is Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 3–1 Al-Dhafra, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.0 goals in total.
When is Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al-Dhafra?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al-Dhafra (Pro League) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Al Rashid 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.
