Shabab Al-Ahli vs Al-Dhafra | Prediction | Arabian Gulf League | 22/08

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22 Aug 2026 10:00

Shabab Al-Ahli and Al-Dhafra face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 Arabian Gulf League season. The game takes place at Rashid Stadium on Saturday, 22/08/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC vs Al Dhafra, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Shabab Al-Ahli vs Al-Dhafra

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Shabab Al-Ahli Win

Market: Shabab Al-Ahli Win · @ 1.25

1.25

Confidence

73%

Last updated: 22-08-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Shabab Al-Ahli vs Al-Dhafra is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Shabab Al-Ahli and Al-Dhafra in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Shabab Al-Ahli and Al-Dhafra to score goals.

Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Shabab Al-Ahli vs Al-Dhafra has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, and we anticipate this game going over 2.5 goals.

Online bookmakers have given good 1.23 odds for over 2.5 goals, and we fancy the chances of that bet paying off thanks to the tremendous attacking ability of the two teams.

Red Knights preview

Shabab Al-Ahli comes into the match having played 1 games in the Arabian Gulf League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 23 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses.

Shabab Al-Ahli's attack has scored 85 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Arabian Gulf League, averaging 5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.24.

The offence system of Shabab Al-Ahli is led by Yuri Cesar Santos de Oliveira Silva as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Federico Cartabia, who has contributed with 9 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 0.95.

Shabab Al-Ahli's Latest Results

Al Dhafra preview

On the other hand, Al-Dhafra comes into the match having played 1 games in the Arabian Gulf League so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 4 draws, and 17 losses.

Al-Dhafra's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Arabian Gulf League, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.07.

The offence system of Al-Dhafra is led by Aouk Badi as the top scorer of the season. The moroccan forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Khalil Ibrahim Al Hammadi, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 3 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 55 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 2.04.

Al-Dhafra's Latest Results