Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.70 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.70Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultAl Arabi to win ✓67% · @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 11.94
Dubai City vs Al Arabi preview and prediction
The match
Dubai City host Al Arabi in the Division 1 on Friday 18 September, with kick-off at 15:40 (WAT). Dubai City are 15th with 4 points from 9 games (in the bottom three), while Al Arabi sit 1st on 19 points (top of the table). A gap of 15 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Dubai City's last 5: DWLLL Most recently they drew with Al Jazira Al Hamra 2–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Al Arabi's last 5: DWWWL Most recently they drew with Al Urooba 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Al Arabi arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 15 March 2026, finished Al Arabi 1–2 Dubai City.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.1 goals: 1.3 for Dubai City and 2.8 for Al Arabi. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 78% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Dubai City 13%, draw 20%, Al Arabi 67%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.70.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.70, above our fair price of 1.55, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Dubai City 1–2 Al Arabi. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Dubai City13%fair 7.56 · @5.80
Draw20%fair 4.98 · @3.75
Al Arabi67%fair 1.50 · @1.44
4.13Expected goals
1.31Dubai City xG
2.82Al Arabi xG
65%Both score
78%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–28%
1–38%
0–26%
0–36%
1–16%
1–46%
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 67%.
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).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
