Al Wasl and Al Dhafra have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Uae League.
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
Al Wasl form and stats
The story so far in the Uae League for Al Wasl at their home stadium (Zabeel Stadium) is 4 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Two draws in a row at home now for Al Wasl.
In their previous game, the manager L. Reghecampf led his Al Wasl to a defeat in the Uae League match away at Al Sharjah. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Zabeel Stadium. Heartbreak before that as Al Wasl lost 5-6 at Al Ain's place.
The Al Wasl fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 16 goals in 9 league matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 17 goals have been conceded.
Al Dhafra form and stats
As the visiting team in Uae League matches, Al Dhafra have produced an overall stat of 5-0-3 so far.
Two travels in a row for Al Dhafra, whose manager V. Rašović could celebrate last time after the Uae League win against Ajman. That result followed a home victory 2-1 versus Al Jazira (after extra-time) in the Presidents Cup.
The schedule is very tough for Al Dhafra now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Presidents Cup game at Bani Yas is waiting in only three days.
Al Dhafra have scored 11 goals on their travels this season, from 8 away games in the league. 10 goals have been conceded by Al Dhafra in these games.
Head 2 Head
Al Dhafra - Al Wasl 1-3 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Al Wasl-Al Dhafra H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Al Wasl five wins, Al Dhafra three wins, two draws. eight of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
 J. Pereira dos Santos 10 goals |   F. Virginio de Lima 9 goals |  W. Soares de Morais 8 goals |
Al Wasl missing players
Al Dhafra missing players
| Al Wasl | Al Dhafra | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 9 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 26 | 16 | 5 | Scored | S | 3 | 11 | 23 |
| 30 | 17 | 1 | Conceded | C | 5 | 10 | 20 |
| 88% | 89% | 50% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 82% | 89% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 88% | 76% |
| 65% | 67% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 62% | 53% |
| 59% | 67% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 12% | 24% |
| 24% | 33% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 65% | 67% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 62% | 65% |
| 18% | 22% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | 12% |
| 29% | 22% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 25% | 24% |
| 5.4 | 5 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| 4.6 | 4.9 | 7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.3 | 5.8 | 5 |
| 2.2 | 2.2 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 2 | 1.8 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 248 | 136 | 23 | Total Shots | T S | 29 | 72 | 158 |
| 97 | 52 | 13 | Shots on Target | S O | 13 | 33 | 64 |
| 27% | 31% | 38% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 23% | 33% | 36% |
- Al Dhafra have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Al Dhafra haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Al Wasl has the most conceded goals in the first half (16)
- Al Wasl has the most matches over the total-line (10)
- Al Wasl have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
| 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 Dubai | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 36 |
| 2 | Al Ain | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 43 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 7 | 26 | 34 |
| 3 | Al Sharjah | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 31 |
| 4 | Al Jazira | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 30 |
| 5 | Al Dhafra | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 29 |
| 6 | Al Wahda | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 29 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 29 |
| 7 | Al Nasr | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 27 |
| 8 | Al Wasl | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 30 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -4 | 23 |
| 9 | Bani Yas | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -5 | 20 |
| 10 | Ajman | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 33 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 15 | -10 | 18 |
| 11 | Al Ittihad Kalba | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 21 | 35 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 20 | -14 | 13 |
| 12 | Al Fujairah | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 20 | -16 | 12 |
| 13 | Hatta | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 13 | -16 | 12 |
| 14 | Al Khaleej | 16 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 30 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -15 | 9 |