Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al-Dhafra prediction & analysis
68%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.62 · Lost ✗
7/10Rating
1.62Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultShabab Al Ahli Dubai to win ✓74% · @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 13.80
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al-Dhafra preview and prediction
The match
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai host Al-Dhafra in the Pro League on Saturday 22 August, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Al Rashid Stadium. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai are 4th with 13 points from 7 games (in the top four), while Al-Dhafra sit 12th on 6 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's last 5: WLWLW Most recently they beat Khorfakkan 5–1 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Al-Dhafra's last 5: LDLLL Most recently they lost to Sharjah FC 1–3 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 20 February 2026, finished Al-Dhafra 0–5 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.0 goals: 3.5 for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and 1.5 for Al-Dhafra. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score in 68% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 74%, draw 16%, Al-Dhafra 10%.
Both teams to score: yes (68%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 68% chance at odds of 1.62, above our fair price of 1.48, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 3–1 Al-Dhafra. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai74%fair 1.36 · @1.25
Draw16%fair 6.21 · @5.00
Al-Dhafra10%fair 9.80 · @8.50
5.00Expected goals
3.52Shabab Al Ahli Dubai xG
1.48Al-Dhafra xG
68%Both score
88%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
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.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai to win✓
74%
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 ▲
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
–
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 Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al-Dhafra?
On our numbers Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have a 74% 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.
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.
