Ittifaq vs Gulf United: prediction and stats
Division 1Regular Season - 4Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 02:55 PM (UTC)
The Footlab model makes Ittifaq the favourite at 42%, against 24% for a draw and 34% for Gulf United. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Ittifaq vs Gulf United?
A very open match: only 57 Elo points separate Ittifaq (1,413) and Gulf United (1,356).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Ittifaq have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Gulf United have 2, 3 and 10.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Al Bataeh(away) | 0-1 | Division 1 |
| May 29, 2026 | Gulf United(home) | 1-0 | Division 1 |
| May 23, 2026 | Dubai United(away) | 1-1 | Division 1 |
| May 15, 2026 | Emirates Club(home) | 2-4 | Division 1 |
| May 10, 2026 | Dibba Al Hisn(away) | 2-2 | Division 1 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Ittifaq(away) | 0-1 | Division 1 |
| May 23, 2026 | Al Urooba(home) | 0-1 | Division 1 |
| May 15, 2026 | Al Arabi(away) | 1-2 | Division 1 |
| May 10, 2026 | Masfut(home) | 4-2 | Division 1 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Dubai United(away) | 1-2 | Division 1 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 2 Ittifaq win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Gulf United win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Ittifaq 1-0 Gulf United | Division 1 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Gulf United 1-3 Ittifaq | Division 1 |
Last archived meeting: Ittifaq vs Gulf United on May 29, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Ittifaq score 1.6 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Gulf United score 1.1 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ittifaq | 1.6 | 1.8 | 3 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Gulf United | 1.1 | 1.9 | 1 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Ittifaq | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Ittifaq vs Gulf United?
- The Footlab model makes Ittifaq the favourite at 42%, against 24% for a draw and 34% for Gulf United.
- Where and when is Ittifaq vs Gulf United played?
- Ittifaq vs Gulf United is played on September 12, 2026 at 02:55 PM (UTC), in the Division 1.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 63% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.