Emirates U21 are willing to blank out the league table ahead of this fixture vs Al Dhafra U21. Here's everything you need to know pre-match!
It's no vacation for neither Emirates U21 nor Al Dhafra U21 as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Emirates U21 form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Arabian Gulf Reserve League this season. Emirates U21 have only managed 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from their games here at Emirates Club Stadium.
A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Emirates, who played 1-1 against Al Dhafra U21. That match was also played at this venue (Emirates Club Stadium).
Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Al Ain U21 (1-2).Emirates U21 have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Emirates Club Stadium with 16 goals in 9 league matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Emirates U21 defense is not exactly impregnable. 16 goals conceded from 9 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above. It's worth mentioning that 8 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Al Dhafra U21 form and stats
3-2-3 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Al Dhafra U21 in their Arabian Gulf Reserve League matches away.
Dhafra has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Emirates U21 for a 1-1 draw.
A 1-2 defeat away at Al Jazira U21 before that.Al Dhafra U21 are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 12 times in 8 away games so far. 11 goals have been conceded by Al Dhafra U21 in these games.
Head 2 Head
This isn't the first time these parties face each other this season, as the statistics show this recent match: Emirates - Al Dhafra U21 1-1. Head-2-head stats last two meetings: one - one - zero (Emirates U21 wins - draws - Al Dhafra U21 wins). As for goals, one match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), one had two or less.Emirates U21 missing players
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| Emirates U21 | Al Dhafra U21 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 9 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | 4 | 2 | Lost | L | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 27 | 16 | 4 | Scored | S | 6 | 12 | 33 |
| 29 | 16 | 8 | Conceded | C | 1 | 11 | 25 |
| 94% | 89% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 88% |
| 94% | 89% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 88% | 88% |
| 75% | 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 62% | 75% |
| 38% | 44% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 38% | 50% |
| 31% | 44% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 12% | 31% |
| 69% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 75% | 62% |
| 25% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 25% | 31% |
| 12% | 11% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 12% | 19% |
| 5.2 | 5.6 | 3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| 4.8 | 5.2 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| 2.1 | 2.1 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6.6 | 6.6 | 10 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 8.3 | 9.9 |
| 2.8 | 2.6 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| 61% | 67% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 86% | 45% | 43% |
| 9.7 | 10.5 | 8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8 | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| 4.6 | 4.8 | 6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.8 | 4 |
| 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 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 48 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 38 | 38 |
| 2 | Al Sharjah U21 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 33 |
| 3 | Al Ain U21 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | Al Wahda U21 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 27 |
| 5 | Al Jazira U21 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 26 |
| 6 | Ajman U21 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 26 |
| 7 | Al Ittihad Kalba U21 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 24 |
| 8 | Al Dhafra U21 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 21 |
| 9 | Al Nasr U21 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -4 | 18 |
| 10 | Al Wasl U21 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 11 | -2 | 17 |
| 11 | Emirates U21 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | -2 | 16 |
| 12 | Bani Yas U21 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 17 | -18 | 12 |
| 13 | Al Orooba U21 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 46 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 24 | -35 | 11 |
| 14 | Khor Fakkan U21 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 53 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 34 | -49 | 5 |
