The 1st Division 26/27 season in UAE is underway, with matchday 3 just finished. Al Arabi sits at the top of the 1st Division table with a perfect record of 3 wins and 9 points. The league features 15 teams and the season runs from August 21 to October 11, 2026. With 21 matches already played, the average goals per game is 3.29, so fans can expect plenty of action. This page covers the latest 1st Division stats, results, standings and match predictions.
1st Division Table
The top of the 1st Division table is tight. Al Arabi leads with 9 points after scoring 11 goals in 3 games. Al Thaid is second with 7 points, staying unbeaten with 2 wins and a draw. Al Fujairah and Dibba Al Fujairah both have 6 points, but Dibba Al Fujairah has a game in hand. Forte Virtus FC rounds out the top five, also on 6 points. The race for promotion is intense, and the battle for European spots is not applicable here, but the fight for the top positions will be fierce all season.
At the bottom, the relegation zone is still taking shape. Teams like Al Urooba and Al Bataeh have started with mixed results and will need to pick up points quickly to avoid a relegation scrap. The 1st Division table will change fast with so many matches packed into a short season.
Favorites & Title Chances
Based on the current 1st Division table and early form, Al Arabi has around a 55% chance to win the title. They have a 2-point gap at the top and have scored 11 goals, showing strong attacking form. Al Thaid is the main challenger with around a 25% chance. They are unbeaten and have a solid defense with only 4 goals conceded. Dibba Al Fujairah, with a game in hand and 2 wins from 2, has about a 15% chance. Their points per game ratio is the best in the league, and if they win their game in hand, they will join Al Arabi on 9 points. The remaining 5% is shared among other contenders like Al Fujairah and Forte Virtus FC. These 1st Division predictions will be updated as the season progresses and more results come in.
Season Stats
The 1st Division stats show an average of 3.29 goals per game across the 21 finished events. The most successful team so far is Dubai United FC, though they are not in the current top seven standings provided. Last season's winner was also Dubai United FC, so they remain a team to watch. Top scorers and individual player stats are not available in the current data, but the high goal average suggests several players are already on the scoresheet multiple times. Al Arabi's attack has been the standout, netting 11 times in just 3 matches.
1st Division Match Predictions
Our 1st Division match predictions are based on current form, 1st Division stats, head-to-head results and betting odds. We look at outcome probabilities for every fixture. For example, the upcoming match on Sep 12 is Al Ittifaq Dubai vs Gulf United. Recent results include Dibba Al Hisn 0-1 Forte Virtus FC and Dubai City FC 2-0 Al Ittifaq Dubai. By analyzing these results and the 1st Division table, we provide predictions for every matchday. Check back before each round for updated 1st Division predictions and odds.