AL Duhail vs Al Shahaniya Prediction 16 August 2025
🔊 Al-Duhail kick off the new season with a home fixture against Al-Shahania, a team renowned for their solid defense and discipline. The hosts are traditionally among the league favorites and aim to set a high tempo from the start, while the visitors will be looking for opportunities on counterattacks and set-pieces. The contrast in styles and the motivation at the season's start make this match intriguing from a tactical standpoint and in terms of possible game scenarios.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 28 February 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Duhail):
- ball possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 19 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Duhail and Al Shahaniya:
- played 12 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 8, for the away team - 1, draws - 3;
- number of goals (home/away) - 38 against 11;
- average total goals in the match - 4.08.
Head-to-head statistics AL Duhail - Al Shahaniya

Duhail Team Overview
The last official match took place on August 12 in the AFC Champions League, featuring Al-Duhail as the hosts and Sepahan as the visitors. The match concluded with a 3-2 scoreline.
Here are the match stats (Al-Duhail vs Sepahan):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 7.
Al-Duhail are one of the leading contenders for top positions, known for their fast-paced attacking football and their ability to break down dense defensive setups. The team boasts a strong attacking line and a creative midfield, enabling them to generate numerous chances even against defensive-minded opponents. Early in the season, it's crucial to find their rhythm quickly, so the hosts are likely to come out aggressively from the first whistle, aiming to score an early goal.
Match Results: Duhail

Al Shahaniya Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on May 13 in the Qatar Prince Cup (home team - Al Ahli Doha, visitors - Al-Shahania). The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here is the match statistics (Al-Shahania vs Al Ahli Doha):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 20 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 5;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
Al-Shahaniya are a team with a pragmatic approach, emphasizing compactness and discipline. When facing favorites, they generally concede possession and set up a two-line defense, relying on counterattacks. At the start of the season, they'll be particularly cautious to avoid a heavy defeat, but if the game unfolds in their favor, they are capable of capitalizing on the opponent's mistakes and scoring in return.
Match Results: Al Shahaniya
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- home team wins - 8, away team wins - 1, draws - 3.
Statistics: Duhail vs Al Shahaniya
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
- Duhail have not lost in 9 of last 10 games against Al Shahaniya (Stars League).
- Duhail have not lost in last 6 home games against Al Shahaniya.
- Duhail have not lost in 10 of last 11 home games.
- Duhail have not lost in last 7 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 3.17, the guests - 0.92;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 4.08;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 5.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Duhail games against Al Shahaniya (Stars League).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Duhail home games against Al Shahaniya (Stars League).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Al Shahaniya away games (Stars League).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Al Shahaniya games (Stars League).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Al Shahaniya away games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.5 (1.25 - for home team and 1.25 - for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at home team's field - 3 (1.5 - for home team and 1.5 - for away team).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.