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Bani Yas vs Al Wahda

United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

League Cup Baniyas Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Thu, Oct 1, 2026
VS
03:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the League Cup. Little to choose between these two on current form. Bani Yas have averaged 1.38 scored and 1.62 conceded recently, against Al Wahda's 1.31 scored and 1.17 conceded. Head-to-head, Bani Yas have won 1 to Al Wahda's 3, with 1 draws. They last met on Aug 30, 2026, ending 2:1. Model xG sits at 1.38 vs 1.75, favoring Al Wahda. Away (2) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

21%
Bani Yas
15%
Draws
64%
Al Wahda
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Al Wahda

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Al Wahda come out ahead of Bani Yas on wins alone.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • Al Wahda arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Al Wahda, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 50.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Bani Yas Clean Sheet 12%
Al Wahda Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Bani Yas Al Wahda
Matches Played 29 35
Wins 9 13
Draws 7 10
Losses 13 12
Goals Scored 1.38 1.31
Goals Conceded 1.62 1.17
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 30, 2026 UAE League
Al Wahda vs Bani Yas
2:1
Mar 12, 2026 UAE League
Bani Yas vs Al Wahda
1:0
Jan 6, 2026 UAE League
Al Wahda vs Bani Yas
3:0
Feb 23, 2025 UAE League
Bani Yas vs Al Wahda
0:3
Sep 27, 2024 UAE League
Al Wahda vs Bani Yas
2:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Bani Yas 30 / 100
Al Wahda 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Bani Yas Al Wahda

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Al Wahda Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Bani Yas scored in 83% of their last 29 games.

Al Wahda let in goals in 71% of their last 35 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.80 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Bani Yas remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Bani Yas VS Al Wahda
1.25 Goals Scored 1.25
2.25 Goals Conceded 1.5
75% Over 1.5 63%
75% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Bani Yas

(Home)
20 Sept
Al Dhafra
1 : 3
Bani Yas
11 Sept
Khorfakkan
0 : 0
Bani Yas
05 Sept
Bani Yas
0 : 1
Hatta
30 Aug
Al Wahda
2 : 1
Bani Yas
23 Aug
Bani Yas
2 : 3
United FC
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Al Wahda

(Away)
20 Sept
Al Jazira
1 : 0
Al Wahda
16 Sept
Al Wahda
3 : 2
Al Kuwait
11 Sept
Al Wahda
1 : 0
Al Sharjah
06 Sept
Al Dhafra
0 : 1
Al Wahda
30 Aug
Al Wahda
2 : 1
Bani Yas
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Al Nasr 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
2 Bani Yas 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
3 Ajman 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
4 Al Wasl 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
5 Ittihad Kalba 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
6 Al Jazira 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
7 Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
8 Hatta 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
9 Al Sharjah 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
10 Al Ain 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
11 Khorfakkan 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
12 Al Wahda 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
13 Al Dhafra 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
14 United FC 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
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