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Thursday, 27 August 2026

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Al Gharafa Stadium · Referee A. Al Ruwaili · Analysis updated 20:18 UTC

Al-Gharafa vs Al Shamal Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.46 expected goals for Al-Gharafa and 1.61 for Al Shamal, a combined total of 3.07. That distribution gives Al Shamal the largest share of the 1X2 market at 41%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 59% for over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 41% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

65.2% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.46 – 1.61

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Al-Gharafa home form

    7 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Al Shamal away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Al Shamal to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 41%, against 35% / 24% / 41% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.46 goals for Al-Gharafa and 1.61 for Al Shamal, a combined 3.07 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Al-Gharafa win35%
Draw24%
Al Shamal win41%

Double chance 1X

59%

Double chance 12

76%

Double chance X2

65%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals81%
Over 2.5 goals59%
Over 3.5 goals37%
Both teams to score62%

Correct score

  • 1–110.9%
  • 1–28.8%
  • 2–18.0%
  • 0–17.5%
  • 1–06.8%

Recent form

Al-Gharafa

  • 2026-10-08T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Al Wakrah · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-01T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Al Mesaimeer · 4-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-15T18:15:00.000Z · A vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-11T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Lusail City · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-05T16:15:00.000Z · A vs Al Sadd · 1-4 (L)

Al Shamal

  • 2026-10-12T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Tractor Sazi · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-10-08T14:45:00.000Z · H vs Al-Duhail SC · 0-4 (L)
  • 2026-10-01T17:15:00.000Z · H vs Muaither SC · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-22T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Al Bidda SC · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-14T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Al-Ittihad FC · 1-1 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Stars League table

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1Al-Rayyan SC6420814
2Al Sadd64021012
3Al-Arabi SC6330912
4Al-Duhail SC6330712
5Al Shamal623109
6Al Wakrah6222-18
7Al Ahli Doha6213-27
8Al Shahaniya6213-77
9Lusail City613226
10Al-Gharafa6123-55
11Qatar SC6033-83
12Al-Sailiya6015-131

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 65.2%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 62% and over 2.5 goals at 59%.

A 65% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.