Al Rayyan vs Al Shamal Prediction 17 January 2026
⚽️ The upcoming clash between Al-Rayyan and Al Shamal promises to be a true battle for a spot in the upper echelons of the table. Both teams are showing varied forms, adding intrigue to this matchup. The hosts have been displaying consistent performances, while the visitors are grappling with a crisis and struggling with inconsistent results. An exciting contest is anticipated, where tactical decisions and game mentality will play pivotal roles.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 28 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Shamal):
- ball possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 4;
- fouls: 6 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Al Rayyan and Al Shamal:
- played 14 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 10, for the away team - 4, draws - 0;
- number of goals - 32 against 24;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.71, in the 2nd half - 2.29;
- average total goals in the match - 4.
Head-to-head statistics Al Rayyan - Al Shamal
Al Rayyan Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Qatar Stars League, featuring Al-Sailiya at home against Al-Rayyan. The match ended with a 1-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Al-Rayyan vs Al-Sailiya):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 10 vs 3.
Al-Rayyan are performing strongly this season, currently sitting third in the standings. The team are in excellent form, having secured five wins from their last five matches, with an impressive scoring rate of 2.9 goals per game while conceding an average of 1.4. In their latest match, they claimed an important victory, solidifying their position in the table and challenging Al-Sadd for second place on points. Their stable lineup and balanced play make them a formidable opponent for any team.
Match Results: Al Rayyan
Al Shamal Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Qatar Stars League, where Al Ahli Doha hosted Al Shamal. The match concluded with a 4-2 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Al Shamal vs Al Ahli Doha):
- Possession: 69% vs 31%;
- Corners: 4 vs 7;
- Fouls: 13 vs 9;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 7.
Al-Shamal are currently in fourth place, but their recent form raises concerns: four losses and one draw in their last five matches hardly inspire confidence. They average 1.9 goals per game, yet their defense needs work, conceding 1.3 goals per game, highlighting issues at the back. In their latest head-to-head encounter, they managed to edge past Al-Rayyan with a one-goal margin, which might boost their self-belief heading into the upcoming clash.
Match Results: Al Shamal
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 14;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.71;
- Today's home team scores on average 1, while the visitors net 0.71.
First-Half Stats: Al Rayyan (home) vs Al Shamal (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 1;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 2 (50%) vs 1 (100%);
- draws: 2 (50%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 2;
- Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 5 vs 6;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.8 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.5 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.4).
- Al Rayyan scored in the 1st half in last 8 games (Stars League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 4, draws - 0.
Statistics: Al Rayyan vs Al Shamal
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- wins: 7 vs 6;
- win percentage: 58% vs 50%;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 4;
- losses: 0 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Al Rayyan have not lost in 16 of last 17 games.
- Al Rayyan have not lost in 8 of last 9 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.29, the guests - 1.71;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 4;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Al Rayyan vs Al Shamal
- average total in the tournament: 3.83 vs 3.5;
- average total goals scored: 2.25 vs 2.08;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.17 vs 0.92;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.08 vs 1.17;
- Al Rayyan: average total at home in the tournament - 1.75;
- Al Shamal: average total away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.9 (home - 3) vs 1.9 (away - 2.4).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Al Rayyan games.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Al Rayyan games (Stars League).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Al Shamal games (Stars League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Al Rayyan vs Al Shamal
- number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Rayyan at home - 3 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Shamal away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 10 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Al Rayyan at home - 2 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Al Shamal away - 2 (40%).
- Al Rayyan have scored and conceded in last 12 games.
- Al Rayyan have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games.
- Al Rayyan have scored and conceded in last 5 games (Stars League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:0 (8/74, 10.8%);
- Al Rayyan at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 1:1 , 2:3 , 3:1 (1/4, 25%);
- Al Shamal away most often play: 2:0 (1/1, 100%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 9.38% (odds 6.81)
1:1 - 8.29% (odds 7.4)
2:0 - 7.16% (odds 7.67)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their standings, this match promises to be intense. Al-Rayyan are in excellent form, showcasing confident play and high scoring ability. However, Al Shamal, despite their inconsistent form with a string of losses, have experience in defeating this opponent. Expect a battle for ball control and tactical maneuvers on the field. This match is crucial for both teams, and they won't make reckless decisions. Given the trend of low-scoring away games for Al Shamal, we predict a total under 3.5 goals-this seems the most likely outcome for this match.
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