Al Wahda FC 3-3 Al-Wasl FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Al-Wasl FC at 39%, yet other data sources diverge — this Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Pro League clash, Regular Season - 14 as Al Wahda FC welcome Al-Wasl FC to Al Nahyan Stadium. Kick-off is set for Saturday 28 January 2023 at 16:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Al Wahda FC — All Games: 8W 1D 1L from 10 Pro League outings this season, averaging 2.50 points per game. Last five: W W D L W. They are averaging 2.30 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.70 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for Al Wahda FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Al Wahda FC's form when playing at home: 5W 2D 3L across 10 games at Al Nahyan Stadium this term (1.70 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 1.70 lags behind their overall 2.50 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Al Nahyan Stadium this season.
Across all Pro League games this season, Al-Wasl FC have recorded 6W 2D 2L from 10 outings — 2.00 PPG. Last five: W W L D W. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 1.00. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Al-Wasl FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Pro League this season, Al-Wasl FC have posted 5W 2D 3L from 10 away outings — 1.70 PPG. Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Al Wahda FC carry the stronger recent momentum — 0.50 PPG ahead of their opponents on 2.50 vs 2.00. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Al Wahda FC, 0 for Al-Wasl FC and 2 shared spoils from 3 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 3 meetings have averaged 3.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 2 Sep 2022, ended 2–2 with a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Al Wahda FC in-play and half-time data (39 games, 19 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
Al-Wasl FC in-play and half-time data (39 games, 19 at away): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; BTTS occurs in 63% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al Wahda FC 56% versus Al-Wasl FC 59%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al Wahda FC 62% | Al-Wasl FC 51%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al Wahda FC 1.33 xG and Al-Wasl FC 1.40 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Al Wahda FC attack 1.089 / defence 0.984 | Al-Wasl FC attack 1.020 / defence 0.850. League average goals — home 1.441 / away 1.397. Data: 39 Al Wahda FC games / 39 Al-Wasl FC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al Wahda FC 36% | Draw 26% | Al-Wasl FC 39%. Fair-value odds: Al Wahda FC 2.78 | Draw 3.85 | Al-Wasl FC 2.56. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 52% | BTTS probability 56% | Total xG 2.74. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 52%/48% — the total xG of 2.74 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 56% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Al-Wasl FC at 39% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Al Wahda FC (2.50 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Al-Wasl FC offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.74 combined xG gives a 52% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 3.1 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.0 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 56% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Al Wahda FC 50% | Al-Wasl FC 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 14 | Venue: Al Nahyan Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 28 Jan 2023, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al Wahda FC 36% | Draw 26% | Al-Wasl FC 39% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 52% | BTTS 56% | xG Al Wahda FC 1.33 / Al-Wasl FC 1.40 • Poisson strength factors: Al Wahda FC attack 1.089 / def 0.984 | Al-Wasl FC attack 1.020 / def 0.850 | league avg home 1.441 / away 1.397 • Poisson stance: Al-Wasl FC (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.33
Al Wahda FC xG
Expected Goals
1.40
Al-Wasl FC xG
56%
BTTS
76%
Over 1.5
52%
Over 2.5
29%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC kick off?
Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC kicked off at 16:00 on Saturday 28 January 2023 at Al Nahyan Stadium.
What was the final score in Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC?
Al Wahda FC 3 - 3 Al-Wasl FC.
Where is Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC being played?
The match is being played at Al Nahyan Stadium.
What competition is Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC part of?
Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC is a Regular Season - 14 fixture in the Pro League (United-Arab-Emirates).
Who is favourite to win Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC?
Our statistical model gives Al Wahda FC a 36% chance of winning, Al-Wasl FC a 39% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Al-Wasl FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC?
Our model estimates a 56% probability that both Al Wahda FC and Al-Wasl FC will score (BTTS).
Will Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 52%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al Wahda FC and Al-Wasl FC?
Record (3 meetings): Al Wahda FC 1W | Draws 2 | Al-Wasl FC 0W.
What form are Al Wahda FC and Al-Wasl FC in?
Al Wahda FC (all comps): 8W-1D-1L in 10 | 2.50 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 0.70 | L5 W-W-D-L-W. Al-Wasl FC (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-W-L-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Al Wahda FC's attack rating (1.09) and Al-Wasl FC's defence rating (0.85), the model arrives at 1.33 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Al-Wasl FC's attack versus Al Wahda FC's defence, projects 1.40 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 39/39 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.7%. Close behind: 1-2 (8.5%), 2-1 (8.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 30% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Wasl FC Win
36%
2.81
26%
3.91
39%
2.58
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.1%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
9.1%
Away win
1 – 0
8.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.33
Al Wahda FC xG
Total xG
2.74
1.40
Al-Wasl FC xG
2.81
36%
Home win
3.91
26%
Draw
2.58
39%
Away win
Goals Markets
76%
Over 1.5
1.32
24%
Under 1.5
4.17
52%
Over 2.5
1.92
48%
Under 2.5
2.08
29%
Over 3.5
3.45
71%
Under 3.5
1.41
14%
Over 4.5
7.14
86%
Under 4.5
1.16
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
56%
BTTS Yes
1.80
44%
BTTS No
2.25
Clean Sheet
25%
4.07
26%
3.80
Win to Nil
9%
11.42
10%
9.79
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.5 | 9.1 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 8.6 | 12.1 | 8.5 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.8 | 8.1 | 5.7 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.7%.
How many goals are Al Wahda FC and Al-Wasl FC expected to score?
The model projects 1.33 expected goals for Al Wahda FC and 1.40 for Al-Wasl FC, a combined total of 2.74.
How confident is the prediction model for Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Al Wahda FC come into this having played 39 games, going 23W 10D 6L for 2.03 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-D-L-W. The sample for Al Wahda FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Al-Wasl FC sit at 1.56 PPG from 39 outings (16W 13D 10L), a run that reads W-W-L-D-W across their last five. The sample for Al-Wasl FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Al Wahda FC carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.47 PPG clear of Al-Wasl FC — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
Al Wahda FC's home form reads 10W 5D 4L across 19 games on their own ground, a 1.84 PPG return.
Away from home, Al-Wasl FC have taken 1.53 points per game from 19 outings (8W 5D 6L).
The Goals Picture
Al Wahda FC are averaging 1.97 goals scored and 0.95 conceded per game recently; Al-Wasl FC are on 1.54 scored and 1.13 conceded.
Defensively: Al Wahda FC have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their games; Al-Wasl FC in 36% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 39 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al Wahda FC
Blended
Al-Wasl FC
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al Wahda FC and Al-Wasl FC in coming into this match?
Al Wahda FC have gone 23W 10D 6L in their last 39 games (2.03 PPG), while Al-Wasl FC have gone 16W 13D 10L in their last 39 (1.56 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al Wahda FC at home or Al-Wasl FC away?
Al Wahda FC's home record (1.84 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al Wahda FC at home: 1.84 PPG; Al-Wasl FC away: 1.53 PPG.
Have Al Wahda FC or Al-Wasl FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al Wahda FC have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their recent games, Al-Wasl FC in 36%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Al Wahda FC and Al-Wasl FC runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to September 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 6 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Al-Wasl FC have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 13 May 2024, when Al Wahda FC won 1-4 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Al Wahda FC's record when hosting Al-Wasl FC specifically: 1W 3D 1L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
2
Al Wahda FC
6
Draws
2
Al-Wasl FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al Wahda FC and Al-Wasl FC?
From 10 meetings on record, Al Wahda FC have won 2, Al-Wasl FC have won 2, and 6 have been drawn.
When did Al Wahda FC and Al-Wasl FC last play each other?
They last met on 6 May 2026, when Al Wahda FC 2-3 Al-Wasl FC.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Al Wahda FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 37% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 26% of those situations.
Al-Wasl FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 16% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al Wahda FC 53%, Al-Wasl FC 63% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 58% (Al Wahda FC) and 47% (Al-Wasl FC).
On the defensive side: Al Wahda FC keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Al-Wasl FC in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al Wahda FC home games / Al-Wasl FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al Wahda FC play Al-Wasl FC?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 53% of Al Wahda FC's games and 63% of Al-Wasl FC's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Al Wahda FC vs Al-Wasl FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 58% of Al Wahda FC's recent games and 47% of Al-Wasl FC's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Al Wahda FC and Al-Wasl FC tend to score early?
Al Wahda FC have had a goal before half-time in 74% of their recent matches, Al-Wasl FC in 68% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Al Wahda FC and Al-Wasl FC share the spoils in a 3-3 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Al Nahyan Stadium, Regular Season - 14, as Al Wahda FC and Al-Wasl FC drew 3-3 in the Pro League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Al Wahda FC 1.33 xG and Al-Wasl FC 1.40 xG, a combined 2.74. The scoreboard read 3-3 for 6 actual goals. Al Wahda FC beat their projection by 1.7 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Al-Wasl FC outscored their 1.40 projection by 1.6. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al Wahda FC attack 1.09 / defence 0.98 against Al-Wasl FC attack 1.02 / defence 0.85, drawn from 39/39 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Al Wahda FC 36% | Draw 26% | Al-Wasl FC 39%, with Al-Wasl FC to win its most likely call at 39%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 52%. The game delivered 6, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 76% and landed. Over 3.5 was 29% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 56% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 56% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al Wahda FC 62%, Al-Wasl FC 51%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Al Wahda FC's trading profile (39 games, 19 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 36% of the time, and conceded here.
Al-Wasl FC's trading profile (39 games, 19 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 36% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Al Wahda FC arrived the stronger side — 2.03 PPG against 1.56. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Al Wahda FC (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.95 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Al-Wasl FC (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.42 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.26 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.