Al Dhafra U23 vs Ittihad Kalba U23: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Dhafra U-23 prepare to host Ittihad Kalba U-23 on February 27, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this UAE: Arabian Gulf Reserve League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Al Dhafra U-23, currently 6th in the standings with 23 points from 17 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 14 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Ittihad Kalba U-23, sitting 11th with 21 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 13 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Al Dhafra U-23 and Ittihad Kalba U-23 have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Al Shabab U-23, Al Dhafra U-23 recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Ittihad Kalba U-23's last outing came against Dibba Al Hisn U-23, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Al Dhafra U-23 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Dhafra U-23 and Ittihad Kalba U-23 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Al Dhafra U-23's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Ittihad Kalba U-23's games average 4.3 goals, with 10 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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