Al Bataeh vs Al Dhafra: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Bataeh prepare to host Al Dhafra on February 13, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30, this UAE: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Al Bataeh, currently 13th in the standings with 12 points from 15 games, trail the leaders by 26 points. They've earned 4 points from 7 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Al Dhafra, sitting 10th with 16 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 7 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 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Al Bataeh and Al Dhafra have favored Al Dhafra, with Al Dhafra claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Al Wahda FC Abu Dhabi, Al Bataeh recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Al-Ameri, Gian, Santos, Borges, Keita, Mohmed, Bessa, Neto, Ganiev, Jumaa, De Oliveira. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Al Dhafra's last outing came against Al Khaleej Khor Fakkan, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Al-Sayed, Noumonvi, Rabja, Amesimeku, Serafim, El Khaloui, Djooh, Jobson, Ibrahim, Marcelinho, El Berkaoui. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Al Bataeh are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Bataeh and Al Dhafra 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 Bataeh's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Al Dhafra's games average 3.4 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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