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

As Ittihad Kalba prepare to host Al Dhafra on February 26, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this UAE: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Ittihad Kalba, currently 11th in the standings with 16 points from 16 games, trail the leaders by 25 points. They've earned 4 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 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 6 goals.

Al Dhafra, sitting 10th with 17 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Ittihad Kalba and Al Dhafra have favored Al Dhafra, with Al Dhafra claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Al Jazeera Abu Dhabi, Ittihad Kalba recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Al-Mansoori, Rivas, Blazic, Rashid, Al Hamhani , Salmin, Noorollahi, Alivoda, Ghoddos, Moghanlou, Gassama. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Al Dhafra's last outing came against Al Shabab Al Ahli, where they secured a 0-5 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Al-Sayed, Idrees, Rabja, Serafim, Al-Karbi, El Khaloui, Djooh, Jobson, Marcelinho, Bayesh, El Berkaoui. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Ittihad Kalba are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Ittihad Kalba 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: Ittihad Kalba's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Al Dhafra's games average 3.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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