UNITED-ARAB-EMIRATES PRO LEAGUE
23.04.2026 14:00
Ittihad Kalba Club Stadium
Referee: S. A. Ali
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Match Timeline
Baniyas SC
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
26'
M. Dabbur · Assist: Y. Nader
Baniyas SC
29'
M. Blazic · Assist: S. Ghoddos
Al-Ittihad Kalba
🟨
45+2'
Khamis Al Hammadi
Baniyas SC
🔄
64'
S. Rashid ↔ W. Rashid
Al-Ittihad Kalba
🔄
64'
S. Moghanlou ↔ S. Gassama
Al-Ittihad Kalba
75'
N. Djekovic · Assist: A. Koroma
Baniyas SC
🔄
79'
S. Ghoddos ↔ Y. Al Blooshi
Al-Ittihad Kalba
🔄
80'
R. Rivas ↔ A. Al Hamhami
Al-Ittihad Kalba
🔄
82'
K. Al Hammadi ↔ K. Al Mansoori
Baniyas SC
🔄
85'
A. Salmeen ↔ A. Al Naqbi
Al-Ittihad Kalba
🔄
85'
Y. Nader ↔ M. Hunt
Baniyas SC
VAR
88'
Miha Blažič
Al-Ittihad Kalba
🟥
89'
Miha Blažič
Al-Ittihad Kalba
🔄
90+4'
G. Saviour ↔ O. Shukurov
Baniyas SC

Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Baniyas SC Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
No Draw
Probability 72.8%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 82.6%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 69.6%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 No Draw
72.8%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
82.6%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
69.6%
-
Probability Distribution
Al-Ittihad Kalba Win 30.9%
Draw 27.2%
Baniyas SC Win 41.8%
Expected Goals (xG)
Al-Ittihad Kalba1.33
Baniyas SC1.31
Recent Form (Last 5)
Al-Ittihad Kalba Al-Ittihad Kalba
WWDLW
26 GF / 39 GA
Baniyas SC Baniyas SC
WLDWL
22 GF / 34 GA
Key Stats
1.18
Average Goals Scored
1
1.77
Average Goals Conceded
1.55
15
BTTS Yes
9
14
Over 2.5
10
2.19
Shots on Goal
3.5

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Al-Ittihad Kalba Al-Ittihad Kalba 22 matches
Baniyas SC Baniyas SC 22 matches
Al-Ittihad Kalba Statistic Baniyas SC
5 Wins 6
8 Draws 4
9 Losses 12
26 Goals For 22
39 Goals Against 34
1.18 Avg Goals Scored 1
1.77 Avg Goals Conceded 1.55
15 BTTS Yes 9
17 Over 1.5 17
14 Over 2.5 10
10 Over 3.5 5
4 Clean Sheets 5
5 Failed To Score 8
2.19 Shots On Goal 3.5
7.81 Total Shots 10.81
3 Corners 4.38
30.8% Ball Possession 40.4%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

There is very little separating these two teams on paper, and two sides with a fairly similar football identity points toward a competitive game. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Baniyas SC. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest.

Al-Ittihad Kalba Analysis

Al-Ittihad Kalba are currently 10 in the standings with 23 points from 22 matches. The record of 5 wins, 8 draws, and 9 defeats, together with a 26:39 goal balance, points toward poor form and have been stuck in a sequence of draws. Much of their attacking threat comes through S. Moghanlou (8 goals), R. Rivas (5 goals), S. Ghoddos (5 goals), with creative support from S. Ghoddos (3 assists), S. Moghanlou (2 assists), A. Nourollahi (2 assists), while at the back they have looked fairly stable. At home, their split return of 1 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.

Baniyas SC Analysis

From their first 22 matches, Baniyas SC have collected 22 points and now occupy 11 place in the table. Their overall return of 6 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses with goals at 22:34 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by Y. Niakate (7 goals), L. Wamba (5 goals), Saviour Godwin (3 goals), with creative support from S. Al Noobi (4 assists), Y. Niakate (3 assists), Saviour Godwin (2 assists), while defensively they have appeared fairly stable. Away from home, their split return of 4 wins, 1 draws, and 6 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Al-Ittihad Kalba won 4 times, Baniyas SC won 6 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 15:19 from Al-Ittihad Kalba's perspective. 6 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 9 matches, with an average of 2.27 goals per game.

1X2: No Draw
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (72.8%)
Predicted formations: Al-Ittihad Kalba 4-2-3-1 / Baniyas SC 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Al-Ittihad Kalba wins 4, draws 5, Baniyas SC wins 6

Standings

Pro League
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 26 21 5 0 62:18 44 68
W W W W W
2 26 17 7 2 60:18 42 58
D D W D L
3 26 14 6 6 39:29 10 48
W W W W W
4 26 13 5 8 46:30 16 44
W L D L W
5 26 10 10 6 38:26 12 40
L D L W D
6 26 9 11 6 36:34 2 38
D W L W W
7 26 9 5 12 27:34 -7 32
D W D W L
8 26 8 5 13 35:47 -12 29
W D L L D
9 26 6 9 11 35:45 -10 27
L D D D D
10 26 7 6 13 29:43 -14 27
L D D W D
11 26 5 9 12 29:45 -16 24
L L D L D
12 26 6 4 16 28:52 -24 22
W L D L L
13 26 4 9 13 24:37 -13 21
D D L L D
14 26 5 5 16 25:55 -30 20
L L W L L
Champions League Elite
Champions League 2
Relegation