Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.65 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.65Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSharjah FC to win ✓67% · @1.53
Double chanceSharjah FC or draw ✓88% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.65
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗8% · fair 13.09
Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra preview and prediction
The match
The League Cup sees Sharjah FC take on Al-Dhafra on Thursday 1 October, kicking off at 14:15 (WAT) at Sharjah Stadium.
Form guide
Sharjah FC's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Ajman 2–3 away. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Al-Dhafra's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Baniyas SC 1–3 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Sharjah FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 15 August 2026, finished Al-Dhafra 1–3 Sharjah FC.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.5 goals: 3.1 for Sharjah FC and 1.4 for Al-Dhafra. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 83% and both teams to score at 68%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sharjah FC 67%, draw 20%, Al-Dhafra 12%.
Safer route: Sharjah FC or draw (88%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (68%) at 1.65.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 68% chance at odds of 1.65, above our fair price of 1.48, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Sharjah FC 3–1 Al-Dhafra. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sharjah FC67%fair 1.49 · @1.53
Draw20%fair 4.95 · @4.00
Al-Dhafra12%fair 8.03 · @4.50
4.50Expected goals
3.06Sharjah FC xG
1.44Al-Dhafra xG
68%Both score
83%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–18%
2–17%
4–16%
3–25%
2–25%
3–05%
From our goals model: Sharjah FC 3.1 – 1.4 Al-Dhafra expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra?
On our numbers Sharjah FC have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Al-Dhafra 12%.
How many goals will there be in Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra?
We expect about 4.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 83% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra?
Our predicted score is Sharjah FC 3–1 Al-Dhafra, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.5 goals in total.
When is Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra?
Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra (League Cup) kicks off on Thursday 1 October 2026 at 14:15 (West Africa Time) at Sharjah 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.
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