Mark your calendars: Al Ittifaq Dubai vs Gulf United FC goes live on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 16:55 in what promises to be a thrilling UAE. Division 1 encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Daniel Siebert has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Chilly evening, 10°C. Key absences could shape this game — Schmidt is a concern for Al Ittifaq Dubai, while Hoffmann may miss out for Gulf United FC. These two sides have a rich history: Al Ittifaq Dubai 4 - 0 Gulf United FC (2022). Al Ittifaq Dubai 3 - 1 Gulf United FC (2025). Al Ittifaq Dubai 3 - 0 Gulf United FC (2025). Al Ittifaq Dubai 1 - 3 Gulf United FC (2023). Al Ittifaq Dubai 2 - 2 Gulf United FC (2021). We're going with 1:2 as our predicted scoreline.