Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai U23 vs Al Wasl U23: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Shabab U-23 prepare to host Al Wasl Dubai U-23 on February 26, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this UAE: Arabian Gulf Reserve League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Al Shabab U-23, currently 9th in the standings with 21 points from 17 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 11 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 4 draws and 1 loss 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 6 goals.

Al Wasl Dubai U-23, sitting 4th with 26 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 9 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 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Al Shabab U-23 and Al Wasl Dubai U-23 have favored Al Shabab U-23, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

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

Al Wasl Dubai U-23's last outing came against Al Bataeh U-23, where they secured a 2-4 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Al Shabab U-23 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Shabab U-23 and Al Wasl Dubai 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 Shabab U-23's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Al Wasl Dubai U-23's games average 3.3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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