Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 3-1 Khorfakkan – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (61%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Shabab Al Ahli Dubai face Khorfakkan.
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Full Analysis
Rashid Stadium plays host to Shabab Al Ahli Dubai versus Khorfakkan in Pro League, Regular Season - 20. Kick-off: Friday 17 March 2023 at 13:45 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have collected 2.30 PPG across 10 Pro League outings this season: 7W 2D 1L. Last five: W D W W W. They are averaging 2.20 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai at Rashid Stadium this season: 7W 1D 2L from 10 home games — 2.20 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Khorfakkan's overall Pro League record this term: 3W 4D 3L from 10 games (1.30 PPG). Last five: D L W D D. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 1.70. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Khorfakkan, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Khorfakkan away from home this season: 1W 4D 5L from 10 away games — 0.70 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.70 is notably below their overall 1.30 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The points-per-game gap of 1.00 in Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's favour (2.30 vs 1.30) is a statistically meaningful difference. The hosts are the form pick here, with draw protection the sensible hedge given the away side's competitiveness.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record favours Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, who have won 3 of the last 3 meetings against Khorfakkan — a 0D 0W return for the visitors.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.7 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 22 Oct 2022, ended 1–0 with Shabab Al Ahli Dubai winning.
The historical record gives Shabab Al Ahli Dubai a meaningful edge here — 3 wins from 3 meetings is the kind of ledger that should not be discounted when the form picture is inconclusive. Even away from home, the visitors have struggled to impose themselves in this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai — key trading statistics (45 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 86% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; BTTS occurs in 68% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 68% of games (home games).
Khorfakkan — key trading statistics (45 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 73% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 62% and Khorfakkan 58% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 56% | Khorfakkan 67%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 1.93 xG and Khorfakkan 0.93 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: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai attack 1.181 / defence 0.827 | Khorfakkan attack 0.767 / defence 1.066. League average goals — home 1.532 / away 1.472. Data: 45 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai games / 45 Khorfakkan games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 61% | Draw 22% | Khorfakkan 18%. Fair-value odds: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 1.64 | Draw 4.55 | Khorfakkan 5.56. The model has a clear lean to Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (61%) — a 43pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 55% | BTTS probability 52% | Total xG 2.86. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 55% — the 2.86 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 52% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai are the pick at 61% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 22% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.86 combined xG gives a 55% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 52%. Form rates corroborate: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 60% | Khorfakkan 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Khorfakkan | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 20 | Venue: Rashid Stadium • Kick-off: Friday 17 Mar 2023, 13:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 61% | Draw 22% | Khorfakkan 18% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 55% | BTTS 52% | xG Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 1.93 / Khorfakkan 0.93 • Poisson strength factors: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai attack 1.181 / def 0.827 | Khorfakkan attack 0.767 / def 1.066 | league avg home 1.532 / away 1.472 • Poisson stance: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (61%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.93
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai xG
Expected Goals
0.93
Khorfakkan xG
52%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
32%
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 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Khorfakkan kick off?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Khorfakkan kicked off at 13:45 on Friday 17 March 2023 at Rashid Stadium.
What was the final score in Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Khorfakkan?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 3 - 1 Khorfakkan.
Where is Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Khorfakkan being played?
The match is being played at Rashid Stadium.
What competition is Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Khorfakkan part of?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Khorfakkan is a Regular Season - 20 fixture in the Pro League (United-Arab-Emirates).
Who is favourite to win Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Khorfakkan?
Our statistical model gives Shabab Al Ahli Dubai a 61% chance of winning, Khorfakkan a 18% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Shabab Al Ahli Dubai the favourite.
Will both teams score in Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Khorfakkan?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Khorfakkan will score (BTTS).
Will Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Khorfakkan have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 55%.
What is the head-to-head record between Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Khorfakkan?
Record (3 meetings): Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 3W | Draws 0 | Khorfakkan 0W.
What form are Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Khorfakkan in?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-D-W-W-W. Khorfakkan (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.70 | L5 D-L-W-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's attacking strength (1.18x league average) is weighed against Khorfakkan's defensive record (1.07x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.93. Flip it around — Khorfakkan's attack (0.77x) against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's defence (0.83x) — and the away total comes out at 0.93.
These ratings are built from 45/45 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.6%. Close behind: 2-0 (10.6%), 2-1 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Win
61%
1.65
22%
4.62
18%
5.66
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
11.0%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
10.6%
Home win
1 – 1
10.3%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.93
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai xG
Total xG
2.86
0.93
Khorfakkan xG
1.65
61%
Home win
4.62
22%
Draw
5.66
18%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
55%
Over 2.5
1.82
45%
Under 2.5
2.22
32%
Over 3.5
3.12
68%
Under 3.5
1.47
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.93
48%
BTTS No
2.08
Clean Sheet
39%
2.54
15%
6.89
Win to Nil
24%
4.19
3%
38.99
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 11.0 | 10.3 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.6 | 9.9 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 6.8 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – | – |
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 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Khorfakkan?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.6%.
How many goals are Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Khorfakkan expected to score?
The model projects 1.93 expected goals for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and 0.93 for Khorfakkan, a combined total of 2.86.
How confident is the prediction model for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Khorfakkan?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 61%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's recent record stands at 25W 9D 11L from 45 games, a 1.87 PPG return, with W-D-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Khorfakkan, meanwhile, have gone 13W 10D 22L across 45 games — 1.09 PPG, with D-L-W-D-D in their last five. The sample for Khorfakkan is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Shabab Al Ahli Dubai by 0.78 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Khorfakkan heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have managed 15W 2D 5L from 22 games — 2.14 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Khorfakkan's away record stands at 2W 6D 14L across 22 trips, a 0.55 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.09 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Khorfakkan's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.07 conceded per game recently; Khorfakkan are on 1.33 scored and 1.71 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have seen both teams score in 62% of their recent games.
Last 45 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
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Khorfakkan
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Khorfakkan in coming into this match?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have gone 25W 9D 11L in their last 45 games (1.87 PPG), while Khorfakkan have gone 13W 10D 22L in their last 45 (1.09 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Shabab Al Ahli Dubai at home or Khorfakkan away?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's home record (2.14 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Shabab Al Ahli Dubai at home: 2.14 PPG; Khorfakkan away: 0.55 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since January 2022 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 29 April 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai won 4-0 on 23 Apr 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have gone 4W 1D 0L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Khorfakkan — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
8
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
2
Draws
0
Khorfakkan
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Khorfakkan?
From 10 meetings on record, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have won 8, Khorfakkan have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Khorfakkan last play each other?
They last met on 29 April 2026, when Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 3-3 Khorfakkan.
Who has won more matches between Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Khorfakkan?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have the better head-to-head record, with 8 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time.
Khorfakkan are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 18% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 68% for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, 64% for Khorfakkan — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 68% for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and 73% for Khorfakkan. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 27% and 50% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Khorfakkan in 36%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Shabab Al Ahli Dubai home games / Khorfakkan away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Shabab Al Ahli Dubai play Khorfakkan?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 68% of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's games and 64% of Khorfakkan's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Khorfakkan usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 68% of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's matches and 73% of Khorfakkan's.
Do Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Khorfakkan tend to score early?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have had a goal before half-time in 86% of their recent matches, Khorfakkan in 82% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai cruise to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Khorfakkan.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai beat Khorfakkan 3-1 at Rashid Stadium, Regular Season - 20, in the Pro League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 1.93 xG and Khorfakkan 0.93 xG, a combined 2.86. The scoreboard read 3-1 for 4 actual goals. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai beat their projection by 1.1 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai attack 1.18 / defence 0.83 against Khorfakkan attack 0.77 / defence 1.07, drawn from 45/45 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 61% | Draw 22% | Khorfakkan 18%, with Shabab Al Ahli Dubai to win its most likely call at 61%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 55%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. Over 3.5 was 32% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 52% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 61% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 56%, Khorfakkan 67%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 60%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's trading profile (45 games, 22 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did.
Khorfakkan's trading profile (45 games, 22 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai arrived the stronger side — 1.87 PPG against 1.09. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.86 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 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.