Match Report
Dubai United went into the game 2nd in the table on 58 points; Al Thaid sat 6th on 48 — a 10-point gap. Al Thaid ranked just 11th in the league on five-round form despite their 6th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.61/1 for Dubai United and 1.32/1.07 for Al Thaid (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.44.
Six consecutive wins preceded this game for Dubai United, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Al Thaid's unbeaten run stood at 12, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Over the last five, Dubai United had taken 15 of 15 points to Al Thaid's 9.
GioScore's database holds 6 meetings between the two: 5 for Dubai United, 1 for Al Thaid and 0 drawn, at 3.5 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 67% of the meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 67% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 67%.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-1.
Goal scorers
Dubai United: Moustapha Name (58') · Al Thaid: Adnane Ouardy (78')
Key stats
Possession: Dubai United 64% · Al Thaid 36% · Total shots: 12-3 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 12-7