Bani Yas host Dibba at Bani Yas Stadium in a crucial matchweek 7 fixture of the ADNOC Pro League, with both sides desperate to change their fortunes after underwhelming starts to the season.
The hosts sit bottom of the table without a point, while Dibba occupy 13th place with a single point to their name.
Historically, Bani Yas hold the upper hand, having met Dibba 10 times in the Pro League, winning 5, losing 2, and drawing 3. The “Sky Blues” have netted 25 goals in those meetings compared to Dibba’s 14.
Despite their superior record, Bani Yas are enduring a goal drought this campaign, the only side yet to find the net in the league despite, registering 39 shots, only eight of which have been on target. The match against Dibba could prove a golden opportunity to end that barren run and restore confidence in front of goal.
Dibba, meanwhile, have shown attacking intent despite inconsistent results, ranking second only to Al Ain in total shots on target (30). Yet, their lack of efficiency in the final third continues to hold them back.
Notably, both teams rank lowest in touches inside the opposition box, 73 for Bani Yas and 77 for Dibba, and are among the least dominant in possession, averaging 41% and 43% respectively.
Bani Yas do, however, boast a respectable record against newly promoted sides, winning 27 of 48 encounters, drawing 10, and losing 11. Yet they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six such fixtures.
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