Sharjah FC 2-0 Al-Dhafra – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Sharjah FC at 52% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra encounter.
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Match Analysis
Sharjah FC host Al-Dhafra at Sharjah Stadium in Pro League, Regular Season - 6. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday 17 October 2025 at 14:05 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Sharjah FC stand at 3W 1D 6L from 10 Pro League matches — 1.00 PPG. Last five: W L D L L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.80 conceded. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. 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's form when playing at home: 4W 1D 5L across 10 games at Sharjah Stadium this term (1.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. At home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Across all Pro League games this season, Al-Dhafra have recorded 3W 0D 2L from 5 outings — 1.80 PPG. Last five: L W W L W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.00 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Conceding 2.00 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. Al-Dhafra have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Al-Dhafra — 0.80 PPG ahead of the hosts (1.80 vs 1.00). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
Head to Head
The historical ledger comes down firmly in favour of Sharjah FC: 4 wins from 4 previous clashes against 0 for Al-Dhafra, with 0 draws across those contests.
These sides have historically produced few goals — 1.0 per contest from 4 previous meetings. The Under 2.5 market has a well-supported historical case here. The most recent clash, on 9 Apr 2023, ended 1–0 with Sharjah FC winning.
The historical record gives Sharjah FC a meaningful edge here — 4 wins from 4 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 Patterns
Sharjah FC in-play and half-time data (5 games): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games; Over 3.5 in 40%; they fail to score in 40% of games.
Al-Dhafra in-play and half-time data (5 games): they score before half-time in 100% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 80% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 80% of games; Over 3.5 in 60%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Sharjah FC 60% and Al-Dhafra 80% — 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 60% | Al-Dhafra 80%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sharjah FC 1.69 xG and Al-Dhafra 1.05 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 0.853 / defence 0.937 | Al-Dhafra attack 0.892 / defence 1.528. League average goals — home 1.294 / away 1.258. Al-Dhafra bring a strong defensive rating of 1.528 — this is suppressing Sharjah FC's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 31 Sharjah FC games / 5 Al-Dhafra games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sharjah FC 52% | Draw 24% | Al-Dhafra 24%. Fair-value odds: Sharjah FC 1.92 | Draw 4.17 | Al-Dhafra 4.17. Sharjah FC hold a narrow Poisson edge at 52% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 52% | BTTS probability 53% | 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 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
Sharjah FC dominate the H2H record, yet Al-Dhafra are the in-form side right now — historical edge versus current momentum creates a genuine dilemma.
The Poisson model's primary lean is Sharjah FC at 52% — moderate model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Al-Dhafra (1.80 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Sharjah FC offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.74 combined xG gives a 52% probability to Over 2.5 — marginal — conflicting signals, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game — though H2H averaging only 1.0 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 53% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Sharjah FC 20% | Al-Dhafra 80%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 6 | Venue: Sharjah Stadium • Kick-off: Friday 17 Oct 2025, 14:05 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sharjah FC 52% | Draw 24% | Al-Dhafra 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 52% | BTTS 53% | xG Sharjah FC 1.69 / Al-Dhafra 1.05 • Poisson strength factors: Sharjah FC attack 0.853 / def 0.937 | Al-Dhafra attack 0.892 / def 1.528 | league avg home 1.294 / away 1.258 • Poisson stance: Sharjah FC (52%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.69
Sharjah FC xG
Expected Goals
1.05
Al-Dhafra xG
53%
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 Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra kick off?
Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra kicked off at 14:05 on Friday 17 October 2025 at Sharjah Stadium.
What was the final score in Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra?
Sharjah FC 2 - 0 Al-Dhafra.
Where is Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra being played?
The match is being played at Sharjah Stadium.
What competition is Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra part of?
Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra is a Regular Season - 6 fixture in the Pro League (United-Arab-Emirates).
Who is favourite to win Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra?
Our statistical model gives Sharjah FC a 52% chance of winning, Al-Dhafra a 24% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Sharjah FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Sharjah FC and Al-Dhafra will score (BTTS).
Will Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra 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 Sharjah FC and Al-Dhafra?
Record (4 meetings): Sharjah FC 4W | Draws 0 | Al-Dhafra 0W.
What form are Sharjah FC and Al-Dhafra in?
Sharjah FC (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.80 | L5 W-L-D-L-L. Al-Dhafra (all comps): 3W-0D-2L in 5 | 1.80 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 2.00 | L5 L-W-W-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Sharjah FC's attack at 0.85x the league average against Al-Dhafra's defence at 1.53x — combine the two and it projects 1.69 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Al-Dhafra's attack versus Sharjah FC's defence, projects 1.05 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 31/5 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.7%), 1-0 (9.4%). 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
Sharjah FC Win
52%
1.91
24%
4.14
24%
4.24
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.9%
Home win
2 – 1
9.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.69
Sharjah FC xG
Total xG
2.74
1.05
Al-Dhafra xG
1.91
52%
Home win
4.14
24%
Draw
4.24
24%
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
53%
BTTS Yes
1.89
47%
BTTS No
2.13
Clean Sheet
35%
2.86
18%
5.41
Win to Nil
18%
5.47
4%
22.95
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 10.9 | 11.5 | 6.0 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.2 | 9.7 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 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 Al-Dhafra?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.0%.
How many goals are Sharjah FC and Al-Dhafra expected to score?
The model projects 1.69 expected goals for Sharjah FC and 1.05 for Al-Dhafra, a combined total of 2.74.
How confident is the prediction model for Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 52%, 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 1W 1D 3L from 5 games, a 0.80 PPG return, with W-L-D-L-L 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.
Al-Dhafra, meanwhile, have gone 3W 0D 2L across 5 games — 1.80 PPG, with L-W-W-L-W in their last five. It's still early in the season for Al-Dhafra, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
The points-per-game comparison favours Al-Dhafra by 1.00 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Sharjah FC heading into this one.
Goals in Recent Form
Sharjah FC are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game recently; Al-Dhafra are on 2.00 scored and 2.00 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Sharjah FC have seen both teams score in 60% of their recent games; Al-Dhafra in 80%.
Last 5 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sharjah FC
Early Season
Al-Dhafra
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sharjah FC and Al-Dhafra in coming into this match?
Sharjah FC have gone 1W 1D 3L in their last 5 games (0.80 PPG), while Al-Dhafra have gone 3W 0D 2L in their last 5 (1.80 PPG).
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
7 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 15 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Streaks & Records
Sharjah FC go into this on the back of 7 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
Sharjah FC's record when hosting Al-Dhafra specifically: 3W 0D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 7 Meetings
7
Sharjah FC
0
Draws
0
Al-Dhafra
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sharjah FC and Al-Dhafra?
From 7 meetings on record, Sharjah FC have won 7, Al-Dhafra have won 0, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Sharjah FC and Al-Dhafra last play each other?
They last met on 15 August 2026, when Al-Dhafra 1-3 Sharjah FC.
Who has won more matches between Sharjah FC and Al-Dhafra?
Sharjah FC have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 7 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Sharjah FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Al-Dhafra are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Sharjah FC at 60%, Al-Dhafra at 80%. 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 60% for Sharjah FC and 80% for Al-Dhafra. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 40% and 60% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Sharjah FC have failed to score in 40% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sharjah FC home games / Al-Dhafra 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 Al-Dhafra?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of Sharjah FC's games and 80% of Al-Dhafra's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Sharjah FC vs Al-Dhafra usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 60% of Sharjah FC's matches and 80% of Al-Dhafra's.
Do Sharjah FC and Al-Dhafra tend to score early?
Sharjah FC have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, Al-Dhafra in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Sharjah FC cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Al-Dhafra.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sharjah FC beat Al-Dhafra 2-0 at Sharjah Stadium, Regular Season - 6, 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 Sharjah FC 1.69 xG and Al-Dhafra 1.05 xG, a combined 2.74. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Al-Dhafra landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sharjah FC attack 0.85 / defence 0.94 against Al-Dhafra attack 0.89 / defence 1.53, drawn from 31/5 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Sharjah FC 52% | Draw 24% | Al-Dhafra 24%, with Sharjah FC to win its most likely call at 52%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 52%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 76% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 70% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sharjah FC 60%, Al-Dhafra 80%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 70%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sharjah FC's trading profile (5 games) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did not.
Al-Dhafra's trading profile (5 games) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 80% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Al-Dhafra arrived the stronger side — 1.80 PPG against 0.80. Form was overturned, with Sharjah FC winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Sharjah FC scored 2 against a 1.20 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.40 average — tighter than their form line. Al-Dhafra managed 0 against a 2.00 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 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.