Al-Dhafra host Dubai United in the Pro League on Friday 16 October, with kick-off at 14:05 (WAT) at Hamdan Bin Zayed Stadium. Al-Dhafra are 12th with 6 points from 7 games (in the bottom three), while Dubai United sit 11th on 7 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Al-Dhafra's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to Al Wahda FC 0–2 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Dubai United's last 5: LWLDL Most recently they lost to Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 1–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Dubai United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 1.9 for Al-Dhafra and 1.8 for Dubai United. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score in 69% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Al-Dhafra 39%, draw 22%, Dubai United 38%.
Both teams to score: yes (69%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.50, above our fair price of 1.45, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Al-Dhafra 1–1 Dubai United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Al-Dhafra39%fair 2.54 · @2.20
Draw22%fair 4.48 · @3.50
Dubai United38%fair 2.61 · @2.70
3.70Expected goals
1.86Al-Dhafra xG
1.84Dubai United xG
69%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–18%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
3–15%
1–35%
From our goals model: Al-Dhafra 1.9 – 1.8 Dubai United 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
Al-Dhafra to win✓
39%
2.54
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
69%
1.45
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.98
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
35%
2.86
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al-Dhafra / FT Al-Dhafra✓
24%
4.16
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.69
–
Form
Al-Dhafra – last 6
LLLWLL
9 Oct
@ Al Wahda FC
0–2
L
1 Oct
@ Sharjah FC
1–2
L
20 Sep
vs Baniyas SC
1–3
L
11 Sep
@ Hatta SC
2–1
W
6 Sep
vs Al Wahda FC
0–1
L
29 Aug
@ Khorfakkan
0–2
L
0.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Dubai United – last 6
LWLDLW
8 Oct
@ Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
1–2
L
1 Oct
vs Hatta SC
3–2
W
20 Sep
@ Al Nasr
1–3
L
10 Sep
vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
1–1
D
5 Sep
@ Sharjah FC
3–4
L
28 Aug
vs Al-Ittihad Kalba
4–1
W
2.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al-Dhafra and Dubai United.
What is the prediction for Al-Dhafra vs Dubai United?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Al-Dhafra vs Dubai United?
On our numbers Al-Dhafra have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Dubai United 38%.
How many goals will there be in Al-Dhafra vs Dubai United?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al-Dhafra vs Dubai United?
Our predicted score is Al-Dhafra 1–1 Dubai United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Al-Dhafra vs Dubai United?
Al-Dhafra vs Dubai United (Pro League) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 14:05 (West Africa Time) at Hamdan Bin Zayed 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.
