Al Shamal vs Al Arabi Doha Prediction 13 September 2025
🔊 In the upcoming round of the Qatar Stars League, fans can look forward to a clash between Al Shamal and Al Arabi. Both teams are in contrasting form and display different approaches to the game, adding a particular edge to this matchup. Al Shamal, leading the standings, are confident on their home turf and consistently affirm their status as favorites. Their attacking play is a key weapon, allowing them to reliably accumulate points. Al Arabi, on the other hand, struggle in away matches and have yet to find the optimal balance between offense and defense. The outcome of the forthcoming game will largely depend on whether the hosts can impose their attacking style and leverage the home-field advantage, as well as how prepared the visitors are to withstand the pressure and maintain defensive solidity.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 07 May 2025 and ended with a score of 3:1. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Al Shamal):
- ball possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Al Shamal and Al Arabi Doha:
- played 13 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 7, draws - 3;
- number of goals (home/away) - 16 against 21;
- average total goals in the match - 2.85.
Head-to-head statistics Al Shamal - Al Arabi Doha

Al Shamal Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Qatar League Cup, with Al Shamal hosting Umm Salal. The match ended with a 1-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Al Shamal vs Umm Salal):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 6 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 10 vs 5.
Al Shamal are showcasing impressive form this season, rightfully holding the top spot in the standings. The team have won 6 of their last 10 matches, demonstrating consistency and a high level of play. In their last four outings, they have secured three victories with just one defeat, underlining their confidence over the stretch. A hallmark of the squad is their distinctly attacking style: Al Shamal average 2.67 goals per game while conceding only about one. This goal difference not only helps them collect points but also allows them to dictate terms to their opponents on the field. A prime example was their recent encounter with Al Arabi, which ended in a commanding victory.
Match Results: Al Shamal

Al Arabi Doha Team Overview
The visiting team played their last official match on in the Qatar League Cup, where Al Wakrah hosted Al Arabi. The match concluded with a 1-3 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Al Arabi vs Al Wakrah):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 6 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Al Arabi are having an inconsistent season, currently sitting mid-table. The team have managed just one win in their last three Stars League matches, alongside a draw and a loss. This run highlights their lack of stability and struggles in picking up points, particularly in away games. Despite these challenges, Al Arabi boast a strong attacking line, averaging around two goals per game. However, defensive lapses are a concern, as they concede at least one goal in almost every match. This imbalance often results in high-scoring encounters with a significant total. Yet, their defensive issues prevent them from competing on equal terms with the leaders, and the upcoming match against Al Shamal will be a serious test of their resilience.
Match Results: Al Arabi Doha
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Al Shamal (Home) vs Al Arabi Doha (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Number of wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 1 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
- Average total goals scored: 3 vs 2;
- Average total goals conceded: 2 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 5 vs 6;
- Average first half total: 1.7 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.7).
- Al Shamal scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (Stars League).
- Al Arabi Doha conceded in the 1st half in 10 of last 11 away games (Stars League).
- Al Arabi Doha conceded in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 games.
- Al Arabi Doha conceded in the 1st half in last 6 games (Stars League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 7, draws - 3.
Statistics: Al Shamal vs Al Arabi Doha
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- win percentage: 100% vs 33%;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 0 vs 2.
- Al Arabi Doha won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games against Al Shamal (Stars League).
- Al Arabi Doha won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games (Stars League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.23, the guests - 1.62;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.85;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Al Shamal vs Al Arabi Doha
- average total in the tournament: 3.67 vs 4;
- average total goals scored: 2.67 vs 2;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 1.33;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.67 vs 0.67;
- Al Shamal: average total at home in the tournament - 4;
- Al Arabi Doha: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.4 (home - 2.43) vs 1.2 (away - 0.83).
- Al Shamal have scored over 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games (Stars League).
Prediction on corners
Al Shamal: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.33; at home field - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; at home field - 3.57.
Al Arabi Doha: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 8.67, away - 8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.7; away - 6.5.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.16 (1.08 for home team and 1.08 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1 (0.6 for home team and 0.4 for away team).
Al Shamal: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.67; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.43.
Al Arabi Doha: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.67, away - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 1.67.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Al Shamal vs Al Arabi Doha
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Shamal at home - 1 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Arabi Doha away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Al Shamal at home - 4 (57%);
- BTTS matches for Al Arabi Doha away - 3 (50%).
- Al Arabi Doha have scored and conceded in last 5 games.