Al Wasl vs Al Dhafra – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

18/03/2026 at 13:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))

Zabeel Stadium (Dubai).

UAE League - Round 20
Where to Watch on TV:


United-arab-emirates	ADtv
World	Triller TV+

Match Stats


Expected goals (xG)
1.54	0.72
Ball possession
67%	33%
Total shots
17	13
Shots on target
7	2
Big chances
2	0
Corner kicks
5	3
Passes
91% (463/507)	78% (197/252)
Yellow cards
0	3
Red cards
1	2
Expected goals (xG)
1.54	0.72
xG on target (xGOT)
1.53	0.45
Total shots
17	13
Shots on target
7	2
Shots off target
5	6
Blocked shots
5	5
Shots inside the box
12	3
Shots outside the box
5	10
Hit the woodwork
1	0
Headed goals
1	0
Big chances
2	0
Corner kicks
5	3
Touches in opposition box
22	9
Accurate through passes
0	0
Offsides
2	3
Free kicks
9	18
Passes
91% (463/507)	78% (197/252)
Long passes
63% (17/27)	45% (24/53)
Passes in final third
80% (109/137)	61% (50/82)
Crosses
57% (8/14)	30% (3/10)
Expected assists (xA)
1.48	0.55
Throw ins
8	12
Fouls
18	9
Tackles
88% (7/8)	75% (9/12)
Duels won
32	40
Clearances
13	18
Interceptions
6	6
Errors leading to shot
0	0
Errors leading to goal
0	0
Goalkeeper saves
2	3
xGOT faced
0.45	1.53
Goals prevented
0.45	-1.47

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Half (1 - 0)
32', 1 - 0, Lima F. ⚽, Gimenez N. (A),
2nd Half (2 - 0)
47', Serafim 🟨,
51', 2 - 0, Saleh A. ⚽, Gimenez N. (A),
53', Gabriel Vareta 🟥,
59', Serafim 🟨,
70', Al Zaabi S. ↓, Yaslam R. ↑,
70', Jobson ↓, Amesimeku L. ↑,
70', Bayesh I. ↓, Marcelinho ↑,
77', Miguel Borja ↓, Renato Junior ↑,
77', Gimenez N. ↓, Janeer M. ↑,
81', 3 - 0, Renato Junior ⚽, Sidibe S. (A),
82', El Khaloui M. ↓, Soussi A. ↑,
82', Al Harbi M. ↓, Mohammed Z. ↑,
83', Saleh A. ↓, Serginho ↑,
83', Hugo ↓, Saleh A. ↑,
89', Soussi A. 🟥,
90+3', Bouftini S. ↓, Al Mheiri Y. ↑,
90+4', Yaslam R. 🟨,

Chances of winning

Al Wasl
63.4%

Draw
20%

Al Dhafra
16.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

68.6%

19.2%

12.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

72.7%

18.1%

11.5%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Al Wasl has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.2%)

Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Al Wasl's form might have worsened.

Al Dhafra has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.4%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Al Wasl than the current prediction. (+9.3%)

Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Al Wasl, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Al Dhafra than the current prediction. (-5.1%)

Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Al Dhafra, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.

Al Wasl - Al Dhafra Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.45 ↑ (1.34)	4.59 ↓ (4.79)	5.55 ↓ (7.53)	8.9% (8.8%)

The most likely Over/Under: 3.25

What is the prediction for Al Wasl - Al Dhafra?

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

O/U 3.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .

AH -1.5 - Al Dhafra (1.73) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Al Dhafra (votes: 1 - 100%).

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.

Preview Facts

One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 5 and 12).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Al Wasl won 4.
Recent performances by Al Wasl have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
Al Dhafra is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
Al Wasl may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
In this match, Al Wasl is the undeniable favorite.
In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Al Wasl won 12 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 45:24. (average 2.3:1.2).
Including home matches between the teams, Al Wasl won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 25:6. (average 2.8:0.7).

How many head-to-head matches has Al Wasl won against Al Dhafra?

Al Wasl has won 4 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Al Dhafra won against Al Wasl?

Al Dhafra has won 1 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Al Wasl - Al Dhafra were as follows:

05.09.2025 Al Wasl - Al Dhafra 4:2

30.08.2025 Al Dhafra - Al Wasl 1:5

23.08.2025 Al Dhafra - Al Wasl 3:1

03.03.2023 Al Dhafra - Al Wasl 0:2

08.10.2022 Al Wasl - Al Dhafra 4:0

Latest results of Al Wasl

12.03.2026 Al Ain - Al Wasl 2:0 ✺

07.03.2026 Bani Yas - Al Wasl 2:0 ✺

25.02.2026 Al Wasl - Shabab Al-Ahli 1:1 ✺

21.02.2026 Al Wasl - Al Bataeh 1:0 ✺

17.02.2026 Al Wasl - Al-Zawraa 4:2 ✺

Latest results of Al Dhafra

10.03.2026 Al Dhafra - Al-Jazira 1:2 ✺

26.02.2026 Ittihad Kalba - Al Dhafra 1:1 ✺

20.02.2026 Al Dhafra - Shabab Al-Ahli 0:5 ✺

13.02.2026 Al Bataeh - Al Dhafra 1:1 ✺

06.02.2026 Al Dhafra - Khor Fakkan 2:3 ✺

UAE Football League Table

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Al Ain	22	17	5	0	46:18	28	56
2	Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai	22	16	4	2	52:11	41	52
3	Al Jazira	22	12	4	6	38:23	15	40
4	Al Wasl	22	10	6	6	28:23	5	36
5	Al Wahda	22	9	9	4	33:21	12	36
6	Al Nasr	22	7	10	5	28:27	1	31
7	Al Sharjah	22	7	4	11	32:39	-7	25
8	Ajman	22	7	3	12	21:31	-10	24
9	Khorfakkan	22	6	6	10	30:38	-8	24
10	Ittihad Kalba	22	5	8	9	26:39	-13	23
11	Bani Yas	22	6	4	12	22:34	-12	22
12	Al Bataeh	22	4	7	11	22:32	-10	19
13	Al Dhafra	22	5	3	14	25:44	-19	18
14	Dibba Al Fujairah	22	4	5	13	21:44	-23	17

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