Approaching the top teams is the subject when these two mid-table teams meet. Both will be trying to better their league position, Al Jazira U21 in 8th and Al Dhafra U21 in 7th spot.
- Al Jazira U21 have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (1) in Arabian Gulf Reserve League
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Al Jazira U21 form and stats
The story so far in the Arabian Gulf Reserve League for Al Jazira U21 at their home stadium (Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium) is 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. The Jazira manager might feel some added pressure to get something from this game after two straight home defeats.
A good away victory last time out for Al Jazira U21, who won 1-0 against Al Wasl U21 (placed 10th).
Preceding that match was a defeat to Al Wahda U21 (1-2).There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Al Jazira U21, as the Arabian Gulf Reserve League home game vs Al Nasr U21 is only four days away.
The Jazira fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 8 goals in 5 league matches. Al Jazira U21 are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (11 from 5 played).
Al Dhafra U21 form and stats
As the visiting team in Arabian Gulf Reserve League matches, Al Dhafra U21 have produced an overall stat of 3-1-2 so far.
Dhafra failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Al Sharjah U21 (placed 2nd) that ended with defeat 1-3.
Before that, Al Dhafra U21 secured a home win against Al Orooba U21 with the score 5-0.The schedule is very tough for Al Dhafra U21 now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Arabian Gulf Reserve League game at Emirates U21 is waiting in only four days.
Dhafra has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 10 goals from 6 games. Al Dhafra U21 have conceded 8 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The two sides encountered each other earlier on this match year: Al Dhafra U21 - Al Jazira U21 0-0. Al Jazira U21-Al Dhafra U21 H2H statistics last five meetings regardless of arena: Jazira four wins, Al Dhafra U21 zero wins, one draw. two of these five matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Al Jazira U21 missing players
Al Dhafra U21 missing players
| Al Jazira U21 | Al Dhafra U21 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 5 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 20 | 8 | 4 | Scored | S | 1 | 10 | 31 |
| 14 | 11 | 4 | Conceded | C | 3 | 8 | 22 |
| 85% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 83% | 86% |
| 62% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 83% | 86% |
| 46% | 80% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 67% | 79% |
| 23% | 40% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 50% | 57% |
| 15% | 20% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 36% |
| 46% | 80% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 67% | 57% |
| 46% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 33% | 36% |
| 23% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 17% | 21% |
| 4.7 | 2.5 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7.5 | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| 3.2 | 2.5 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 1.3 | 0.5 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8.1 | 12 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 9.8 | 10.9 |
| 4.5 | 9 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| 25% | 11% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 12% | 42% | 41% |
| 3.2 | 3 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11 | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| 1.5 | 2 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
- Al Jazira U21 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Al Jazira U21 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Al Jazira U21 have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (1) in Arabian Gulf Reserve League
- Al Jazira U21 have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (2) in Arabian Gulf Reserve League
- Al Jazira U21 have the fewest points (2) at home in Arabian Gulf Reserve League
- Al Jazira U21 have won significantly less corners at home than away.
- Al Jazira U21 have yet to win a game at home.
- Al Jazira U21 haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shabab Al Ahli U21 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 29 | 32 |
| 2 | Al Sharjah U21 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 30 |
| 3 | Ajman U21 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 26 |
| 4 | Al Wahda U21 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | Al Ain U21 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 24 |
| 6 | Al Ittihad Kalba U21 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 24 |
| 7 | Al Dhafra U21 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 20 |
| 8 | Al Jazira U21 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 20 |
| 9 | Al Nasr U21 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 14 | -2 | 18 |
| 10 | Al Wasl U21 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 17 |
| 11 | Emirates U21 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 15 |
| 12 | Bani Yas U21 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 17 | -16 | 12 |
| 13 | Al Orooba U21 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 41 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 24 | -30 | 11 |
| 14 | Khor Fakkan U21 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 52 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 34 | -48 | 5 |
