Al Wahda FC 4-2 Al-Dhafra – Result & Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson rates Al Wahda FC at 78% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Al Wahda FC vs Al-Dhafra encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Pre-Match Analysis
Al Wahda FC and Al-Dhafra meet at Al Nahyan Stadium in Pro League, Regular Season - 7. This fixture gets under way on Tuesday 25 October 2022 at 17:00 UTC.
Form
Al Wahda FC (all games): 5W 3D 2L across 10 Pro League fixtures this term — 1.80 PPG. Last five: L L 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 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Al Wahda FC have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
In front of their own supporters this season, Al Wahda FC have posted 6W 1D 3L at Al Nahyan Stadium — 1.90 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game.
Al-Dhafra's overall Pro League record this term: 3W 1D 6L from 10 games (1.00 PPG). Last five: L L W L L. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 2.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.20 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 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.
Al-Dhafra's away record: 1W 2D 7L from 10 road trips in Pro League this season (0.50 PPG). Away from home they average 0.70 goals scored and 2.40 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.50 is notably below their overall 1.00 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Form favours the hosts. Al Wahda FC's 1.80 PPG return is 0.80 points per game ahead of Al-Dhafra's 1.00 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 2 head-to-head meetings have produced 2 wins for Al Wahda FC, 0 for Al-Dhafra and 0 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 4.5 per game across 2 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 22 Apr 2022, ended 3–2 with Al Wahda FC winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.5 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
Al Wahda FC — key trading statistics (32 games, 15 at home): they score before half-time in 73% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 57% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
Al-Dhafra — key trading statistics (32 games, 15 at away): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (away games); they fail to score in 47% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al Wahda FC 62% versus Al-Dhafra 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al Wahda FC 66% | Al-Dhafra 50%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al Wahda FC 2.68 xG and Al-Dhafra 0.75 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: Al Wahda FC attack 1.184 / defence 0.876 | Al-Dhafra attack 0.669 / defence 1.544. League average goals — home 1.465 / away 1.281. Al-Dhafra bring a strong defensive rating of 1.544 — this is suppressing Al Wahda FC's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 32 Al Wahda FC games / 32 Al-Dhafra games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al Wahda FC 78% | Draw 14% | Al-Dhafra 8%. Fair-value odds: Al Wahda FC 1.28 | Draw 7.14 | Al-Dhafra 12.50. The model has a clear lean to Al Wahda FC (78%) — a 70pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 67% | BTTS probability 49% | Total xG 3.43. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 67% — a total xG of 3.43 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 probability of 49% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Al Wahda FC are the pick at 78% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
Poisson projects 3.43 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 67% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 49% on No. Form rates corroborate: Al Wahda FC 50% | Al-Dhafra 40% BTTS from recent games.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al Wahda FC vs Al-Dhafra | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 7 | Venue: Al Nahyan Stadium • Kick-off: Tuesday 25 Oct 2022, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al Wahda FC 78% | Draw 14% | Al-Dhafra 8% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 67% | BTTS 49% | xG Al Wahda FC 2.68 / Al-Dhafra 0.75 • Poisson strength factors: Al Wahda FC attack 1.184 / def 0.876 | Al-Dhafra attack 0.669 / def 1.544 | league avg home 1.465 / away 1.281 • Poisson stance: Al Wahda FC (78%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.68
Al Wahda FC xG
Expected Goals
0.75
Al-Dhafra xG
49%
BTTS
86%
Over 1.5
67%
Over 2.5
45%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Al Wahda FC vs Al-Dhafra kick off?
Al Wahda FC vs Al-Dhafra kicked off at 17:00 on Tuesday 25 October 2022 at Al Nahyan Stadium.
What was the final score in Al Wahda FC vs Al-Dhafra?
Al Wahda FC 4 - 2 Al-Dhafra.
Where is Al Wahda FC vs Al-Dhafra being played?
The match is being played at Al Nahyan Stadium.
What competition is Al Wahda FC vs Al-Dhafra part of?
Al Wahda FC vs Al-Dhafra is a Regular Season - 7 fixture in the Pro League (United-Arab-Emirates).
Who is favourite to win Al Wahda FC vs Al-Dhafra?
Our statistical model gives Al Wahda FC a 78% chance of winning, Al-Dhafra a 8% chance, and a 14% chance of a draw — making Al Wahda FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al Wahda FC vs Al-Dhafra?
Our model estimates a 49% probability that both Al Wahda FC and Al-Dhafra will score (BTTS).
Will Al Wahda FC vs Al-Dhafra have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 67%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al Wahda FC and Al-Dhafra?
Record (2 meetings): Al Wahda FC 2W | Draws 0 | Al-Dhafra 0W.
What form are Al Wahda FC and Al-Dhafra in?
Al Wahda FC (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-L-W-W-W. Al-Dhafra (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 2.20 | L5 L-L-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Al Wahda FC's attack at 1.18x the league average against Al-Dhafra's defence at 1.54x — combine the two and it projects 2.68 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Al-Dhafra's attack (0.67x) against Al Wahda FC's defence (0.88x) — and the away total comes out at 0.75.
These ratings are built from 32/32 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 2-0 carries the highest individual probability at 11.6% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 3-0 (10.4%), 2-1 (8.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Al Wahda FC Win
78%
1.28
14%
7.21
8%
12.50
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
11.6%
Home win
Most likely
3 – 0
10.4%
Home win
1 – 0
8.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.68
Al Wahda FC xG
Total xG
3.43
0.75
Al-Dhafra xG
1.28
78%
Home win
7.21
14%
Draw
12.50
8%
Away win
Goals Markets
86%
Over 1.5
1.16
14%
Under 1.5
7.14
67%
Over 2.5
1.49
33%
Under 2.5
3.03
45%
Over 3.5
2.22
55%
Under 3.5
1.82
26%
Over 4.5
3.85
74%
Under 4.5
1.35
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
49%
BTTS Yes
2.03
51%
BTTS No
1.97
Clean Sheet
47%
2.12
7%
14.57
Win to Nil
37%
2.71
1%
182.13
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 1 | 8.7 | 6.5 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 11.6 | 8.7 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 10.4 | 7.8 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 7.0 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | – | – |
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-Dhafra?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.6%.
How many goals are Al Wahda FC and Al-Dhafra expected to score?
The model projects 2.68 expected goals for Al Wahda FC and 0.75 for Al-Dhafra, a combined total of 3.43.
How confident is the prediction model for Al Wahda FC vs Al-Dhafra?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 78%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Al Wahda FC's recent record stands at 18W 9D 5L from 32 games, a 1.97 PPG return, with L-L-W-W-W in the last five. It's still early in the season for Al Wahda FC, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Al-Dhafra, meanwhile, have gone 6W 8D 18L across 32 games — 0.81 PPG, with L-L-W-L-L 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 Wahda FC by 1.16 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Al-Dhafra heading into this one.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Al Wahda FC have managed 8W 4D 3L from 15 games — 1.87 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Al-Dhafra's away record stands at 2W 3D 10L across 15 trips, a 0.60 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Al Wahda FC come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Al Wahda FC are averaging 2.03 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game recently; Al-Dhafra are on 0.97 scored and 1.72 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Al Wahda FC have seen both teams score in 62% of their recent games.
Last 32 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al Wahda FC
Early Season
Al-Dhafra
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al Wahda FC and Al-Dhafra in coming into this match?
Al Wahda FC have gone 18W 9D 5L in their last 32 games (1.97 PPG), while Al-Dhafra have gone 6W 8D 18L in their last 32 (0.81 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al Wahda FC at home or Al-Dhafra away?
Al Wahda FC's home record (1.87 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al Wahda FC at home: 1.87 PPG; Al-Dhafra away: 0.60 PPG.
Have Al Wahda FC or Al-Dhafra been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al Wahda FC have kept a clean sheet in 31% of their recent games, Al-Dhafra in 6%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 6 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 16 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Al Wahda FC won 5-2 on 19 Sep 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Al Wahda FC have gone 3W 0D 0L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Al-Dhafra — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
5
Al Wahda FC
0
Draws
1
Al-Dhafra
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al Wahda FC and Al-Dhafra?
From 6 meetings on record, Al Wahda FC have won 5, Al-Dhafra have won 1, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Al Wahda FC and Al-Dhafra last play each other?
They last met on 16 May 2026, when Al-Dhafra 1-0 Al Wahda FC.
Who has won more matches between Al Wahda FC and Al-Dhafra?
Al Wahda FC have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Al Wahda FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 27% of those situations.
Al-Dhafra are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al Wahda FC 53%, Al-Dhafra 40% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 53% (Al Wahda FC) and 47% (Al-Dhafra).
On the defensive side: Al Wahda FC keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Al-Dhafra in 60%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al Wahda 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 Al Wahda FC play Al-Dhafra?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 53% of Al Wahda FC's recent matches and 40% of Al-Dhafra's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Al Wahda FC vs Al-Dhafra usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 53% of Al Wahda FC's recent games and 47% of Al-Dhafra's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Al Wahda FC and Al-Dhafra tend to score early?
Al Wahda FC have had a goal before half-time in 73% of their recent matches, Al-Dhafra in 71% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Al Wahda FC cruise to a comfortable 4-2 victory over Al-Dhafra.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al Wahda FC beat Al-Dhafra 4-2 at Al Nahyan Stadium, Regular Season - 7, 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 Al Wahda FC 2.68 xG and Al-Dhafra 0.75 xG, a combined 3.43. The scoreboard read 4-2 for 6 actual goals. Al Wahda FC beat their projection by 1.3 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Al-Dhafra outscored their 0.75 projection by 1.2. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al Wahda FC attack 1.18 / defence 0.88 against Al-Dhafra attack 0.67 / defence 1.54, drawn from 32/32 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Al Wahda FC 78% | Draw 14% | Al-Dhafra 8%, with Al Wahda FC to win its most likely call at 78%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 67%. The game delivered 6, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 86% and landed. Over 3.5 was 45% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 49% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 58% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al Wahda FC 66%, Al-Dhafra 50%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Al Wahda FC's trading profile (32 games, 15 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and conceded here.
Al-Dhafra's trading profile (32 games, 15 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Al Wahda FC arrived the stronger side — 1.97 PPG against 0.81. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Al Wahda FC (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.87 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 2 against a 0.93 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Al-Dhafra (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.73 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 4 against a 2.07 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.