Sharjah FC 4-3 Dubai United – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Sharjah FC at 43%, yet other data sources diverge — this Sharjah FC vs Dubai United fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Sharjah FC host Dubai United at Sharjah Stadium in Pro League, Regular Season - 4. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 5 September 2026 at 13:45 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Sharjah FC stand at 4W 3D 3L from 10 Pro League matches — 1.50 PPG. Last five: D W W L W. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Sharjah FC have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Sharjah FC at Sharjah Stadium this season: 4W 0D 6L from 10 home games — 1.20 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 2.10 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Across all Pro League games this season, Dubai United have recorded 2W 0D 1L from 3 outings — 2.00 PPG. Last five: L W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.67 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Conceding 2.67 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. Both teams have scored in 100% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. Dubai United have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Dubai United are 0.50 PPG ahead (2.00 vs 1.50), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Sharjah FC register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, Dubai United in 100% (using overall form) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Trading Patterns
Sharjah FC in-play and half-time data (3 games): they score before half-time in 100% of fixtures; they lead at the break 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games; they fail to score in 33% of games.
Dubai United in-play and half-time data (3 games): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 100% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 100% of games; Over 3.5 in 100%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Sharjah FC 33% and Dubai United 100% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Sharjah FC 67% | Dubai United 100%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sharjah FC 1.94 xG and Dubai United 1.75 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: Sharjah FC attack 0.847 / defence 1.112 | Dubai United attack 0.967 / defence 1.390. League average goals — home 1.648 / away 1.628. Dubai United bring a strong defensive rating of 1.390 — this is suppressing Sharjah FC's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 29 Sharjah FC games / 3 Dubai United games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Sharjah FC 43% | Draw 22% | Dubai United 35%. Fair-value odds: Sharjah FC 2.33 | Draw 4.55 | Dubai United 2.86. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 22% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 71% | BTTS probability 71% | Total xG 3.69. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 71% — a total xG of 3.69 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 71% reflects that both xG figures (1.94 / 1.75) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Sharjah FC at 43% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Dubai United (2.00 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 22% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Sharjah FC offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.69 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 71% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 4.4 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 71% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Sharjah FC 60% | Dubai United 100% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 35% 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. The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (3 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sharjah FC vs Dubai United | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 4 | Venue: Sharjah Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 5 Sep 2026, 13:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sharjah FC 43% | Draw 22% | Dubai United 35% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 71% | BTTS 71% | xG Sharjah FC 1.94 / Dubai United 1.75 • Poisson strength factors: Sharjah FC attack 0.847 / def 1.112 | Dubai United attack 0.967 / def 1.390 | league avg home 1.648 / away 1.628 • Poisson stance: Sharjah FC (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.94
Sharjah FC xG
Expected Goals
1.75
Dubai United xG
71%
BTTS
88%
Over 1.5
71%
Over 2.5
50%
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 Sharjah FC vs Dubai United kick off?
Sharjah FC vs Dubai United kicked off at 13:45 on Saturday 5 September 2026 at Sharjah Stadium.
What was the final score in Sharjah FC vs Dubai United?
Sharjah FC 4 - 3 Dubai United.
Where is Sharjah FC vs Dubai United being played?
The match is being played at Sharjah Stadium.
What competition is Sharjah FC vs Dubai United part of?
Sharjah FC vs Dubai United is a Regular Season - 4 fixture in the Pro League (United-Arab-Emirates).
Who is favourite to win Sharjah FC vs Dubai United?
Our statistical model gives Sharjah FC a 43% chance of winning, Dubai United a 35% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Sharjah FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sharjah FC vs Dubai United?
Our model estimates a 71% probability that both Sharjah FC and Dubai United will score (BTTS).
Will Sharjah FC vs Dubai United have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 71%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sharjah FC and Dubai United?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Sharjah FC and Dubai United in?
Sharjah FC (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.50 | L5 D-W-W-L-W. Dubai United (all comps): 2W-0D-1L in 3 | 2.00 PPG | GF 2.67 / GA 2.67 | L5 L-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Sharjah FC's attacking strength (0.85x league average) is weighed against Dubai United's defensive record (1.39x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.94. The same calculation in reverse, Dubai United's attack versus Sharjah FC's defence, projects 1.75 expected goals for the visitors.
The sample (29/3 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 9.6%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.2%), 1-2 (7.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 25% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Sharjah FC Win
43%
2.33
22%
4.64
35%
2.82
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
8.5%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.2%
Home win
1 – 2
7.4%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.94
Sharjah FC xG
Total xG
3.69
1.75
Dubai United xG
2.33
43%
Home win
4.64
22%
Draw
2.82
35%
Away win
Goals Markets
88%
Over 1.5
1.14
12%
Under 1.5
8.33
71%
Over 2.5
1.41
29%
Under 2.5
3.45
50%
Over 3.5
2.00
50%
Under 3.5
2.00
31%
Over 4.5
3.23
69%
Under 4.5
1.45
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
71%
BTTS Yes
1.41
29%
BTTS No
3.42
Clean Sheet
17%
5.75
14%
6.95
Win to Nil
7%
13.38
5%
19.62
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.5 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 4.8 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 4.7 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 3.0 | 5.3 | 4.7 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 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 Sharjah FC vs Dubai United?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.6%.
How many goals are Sharjah FC and Dubai United expected to score?
The model projects 1.94 expected goals for Sharjah FC and 1.75 for Dubai United, a combined total of 3.69.
How confident is the prediction model for Sharjah FC vs Dubai United?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Sharjah FC's recent record stands at 2W 0D 1L from 3 games, a 2.00 PPG return, with W-L-W in the last five. It's still early in the season for Sharjah FC, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Dubai United, meanwhile, have gone 2W 0D 1L across 3 games — 2.00 PPG, with L-W-W in their last five. It's still early in the season for Dubai United, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Sharjah FC on 2.00 PPG, Dubai United on 2.00. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Goals in Recent Form
Sharjah FC are averaging 2.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game recently; Dubai United are on 2.67 scored and 2.67 conceded. Dubai United's attacking output running into Sharjah FC's solid defensive record is the key goals-market tension in this fixture.
On BTTS specifically: Dubai United in 100%.
Last 3 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sharjah FC
Early Season
Dubai United
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sharjah FC and Dubai United in coming into this match?
Sharjah FC have gone 2W 0D 1L in their last 3 games (2.00 PPG), while Dubai United have gone 2W 0D 1L in their last 3 (2.00 PPG).
Have Sharjah FC or Dubai United been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sharjah FC have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Dubai United in 0%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
1 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to September 2026. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 5 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Last 1 Meetings
1
Sharjah FC
0
Draws
0
Dubai United
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sharjah FC and Dubai United?
From 1 meetings on record, Sharjah FC have won 1, Dubai United have won 0, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Sharjah FC and Dubai United last play each other?
They last met on 5 September 2026, when Sharjah FC 4-3 Dubai United.
Who has won more matches between Sharjah FC and Dubai United?
Sharjah FC have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 1 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Sharjah FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 67% of the time.
Dubai United are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Sharjah FC at 33%, Dubai United at 100%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 67% for Sharjah FC and 100% for Dubai United. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 33% and 100% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Sharjah FC keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Sharjah FC have failed to score in 33% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sharjah FC home games / Dubai United away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sharjah FC play Dubai United?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 33% of Sharjah FC's games and 100% of Dubai United's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Sharjah FC vs Dubai United usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of Sharjah FC's matches and 100% of Dubai United's.
Do Sharjah FC and Dubai United tend to score early?
Sharjah FC have had a goal before half-time in 100% of their recent matches, Dubai United in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Sharjah FC edge out Dubai United 4-3.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sharjah FC beat Dubai United 4-3 at Sharjah Stadium, Regular Season - 4, in the Pro League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sharjah FC 1.94 xG and Dubai United 1.75 xG, a combined 3.69. The scoreboard read 4-3 for 7 actual goals. Sharjah FC beat their projection by 2.1 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Dubai United outscored their 1.75 projection by 1.2. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sharjah FC attack 0.85 / defence 1.11 against Dubai United attack 0.97 / defence 1.39, drawn from 29/3 games (Blended).
On the result, the model split it Sharjah FC 43% | Draw 22% | Dubai United 35%, with Sharjah FC to win its most likely call at 43%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 71%. The game delivered 7, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 88% and landed. Over 3.5 was 50% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 71% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 83% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sharjah FC 67%, Dubai United 100%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 67%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sharjah FC's trading profile (3 games) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 33% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.
Dubai United's trading profile (3 games) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 100% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Sharjah FC 2.00 PPG, Dubai United 2.00 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Sharjah FC win broke the near-deadlock. Sharjah FC scored 4 against a 2.00 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Dubai United shipped 4 against a 2.67 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The numbers read this fixture well — the outcome largely followed the script the data laid out beforehand.
💡 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.