Season ticket holders at Zabeel Stadium haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Al Wasl languishing in the 10th position so far. The guesting Al Dhafra will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Al Wasl form and stats
Overall stats at home this season for Al Wasl are 4-0-4 (wins-draw-losses).Al Wasl's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 1-5 versus Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (placed 4th). A AFC Champions League defeat was the result before that one, 0-5 away at Al Zawra'a.
A decent goal production from Al Wasl in their home games so far, with 15 goals from 8 matches. Al Wasl have conceded 14 from these games.
Al Dhafra form and stats
Al Dhafra has only collected 8 points from their away games after 2-2-5 (9 played). Al Dhafra have been producing wins at home as well, producing a total of five victories in a row regardless of arena. Al Dhafra love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.The supporters enjoyed Al Dhafra's previous game versus Al Sharjah (placed 1st), a Presidents Cup 2-1 win played at home. Prior to that match, a home win 2-1 against Dibba Al Fujairah in the Uae League.
Al Dhafra find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 12 goals from 9 away fixtures. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Al Dhafra have conceded 14 goals on the road.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Al Dhafra - Al Wasl 2-1. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 4 wins for Al Wasl, 2 draws and 4 wins for Al Dhafra.Al Wasl missing players
Al Dhafra missing players
| Al Wasl | Al Dhafra | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | Played | 8 | 17 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 94% |
| 94% | 88% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 94% |
| 71% | 75% | Over 2.5 | 75% | 71% |
| 35% | 38% | Over 3.5 | 38% | 29% |
| 18% | 12% | Over 4.5 | 25% | 18% |
| 76% | 62% | Both teams to score | 38% | 53% |
| 12% | 25% | Clean Sheet | 25% | 24% |
| 12% | 12% | Failed To Score | 38% | 29% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Al Sharjah | 17 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 24 | 43 |
| 2 | Al Ain | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 35 |
| 3 | Al Jazira | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 46 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 34 |
| 4 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 32 |
| 5 | Al Wahda | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 44 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 27 |
| 6 | Bani Yas | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 27 |
| 7 | Al Dhafra | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 29 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 14 | -5 | 23 |
| 8 | Ajman | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 11 | -5 | 23 |
| 9 | Al Ittihad Kalba | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 31 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 14 | -3 | 20 |
| 10 | Al Wasl | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 26 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -6 | 20 |
| 11 | Al Nasr | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 17 |
| 12 | Al Fujairah | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 42 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 26 | -22 | 13 |
| 13 | Emirates | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 38 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 22 | -18 | 12 |
| 14 | Dibba Al Fujairah | 17 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 19 | 44 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 26 | -25 | 5 |
