Hatta SC 1-2 Al-Dhafra: result and AI prediction
Hatta SC – Al-Dhafra, Pro League, Friday, September 11, 2026 at 02:40 PM (GMT). Venue: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium
Hatta SC is #10 in the table (3 pts) and Al-Dhafra #14 (0 pts). Al-Dhafra has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 5 head-to-head meetings: Hatta SC 1, draws 2, Al-Dhafra 2. Their last meeting, on February 22, 2025, ended Al-Dhafra 5-2 Hatta SC.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Both sides arrive under pressure after difficult league starts, but Hatta at least have a recent league win to build on. Al Dhafra’s results have been worse, yet the return of Karim El Berkaoui gives Horvat a much-needed focal point in attack. The home side need to solve their failure to score at this stadium, while the visitors need to prove that their improved attacking personnel can translate into a first league result. This has the feel of a tense match that can open sharply once the first goal forces one side out of its defensive shape.
Head-to-head analysis
Al Dhafra have the stronger overall record in this pairing, but the recent series is not one-sided: Hatta won the last league meeting at home and the cup meeting here ended level. That makes the current attacking form more relevant than distant history.
Injuries and absences
No confirmed absences were reported. The meaningful team-news development is El Berkaoui’s return, which restores a central attacking option for Al Dhafra and may change how directly they play.
Form (last 5)
Hatta SC vs Al-Dhafra stats
| Hatta SC | Al-Dhafra | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 4 | 4 |
| Goals scored | 4 | 1 |
| Goals conceded | 9 | 8 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |
Last meetings
- 2025-02-22Al-Dhafra 5-2 Hatta SC
- 2024-12-20Hatta SC 1-0 Al-Dhafra
- 2024-10-01Hatta SC 0-0 Al-Dhafra
- 2021-04-02Hatta SC 2-2 Al-Dhafra
- 2020-12-17Al-Dhafra 1-0 Hatta SC
- 2020-05-14Al-Dhafra --- Hatta SC

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