Stars League
Al Gharafa vs Al Shamal
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 15:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: Khalifa International Stadium
Al Gharafa vs Al Shamal Prediction & Stats - Stars League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Al Gharafa vs Al Shamal carries real history into this round of the Stars League.
The two sides meet on 27/08 (Thursday) at Khalifa International Stadium, 15:15 (UK time).
Read the Al Gharafa vs Al Shamal prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Al Gharafa vs Al Shamal
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Al Gharafa vs Al Shamal call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Al Gharafa or Draw
Last updated on 26-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Al Shamal the side to beat, with roughly 36% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Stars League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Al Gharafa Preview
Al Gharafa reach this fixture 1 match into their Stars League. Here is where Al-Fuhud stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
2 scored, at 2 a game
1 conceded, at 1 a game
Al-Fuhud, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Frank Magri, 2 goals
Most assists: Florinel Teodor Coman, 1 assists
Recent results — Al Gharafa
21/08/2026 10:15
27/04/2026 10:15
08/04/2026 11:30
18/03/2026 14:30
12/03/2026 14:30
Al Shamal: how they are travelling
Al Shamal come in 1 matches into their Stars League.
Here is what Al Shamal have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
1 points per game
2 scored, at 2 a game
2 conceded, at 2 a game
Al Shamal, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Baghdad Bounedjah, 1 goals
Most assists: Álex Collado, 1 assists
Recent results — Al Shamal
21/08/2026 12:30
13/04/2026 10:15
08/04/2026 11:30
04/04/2026 11:30
12/03/2026 14:30
The head-to-head favours Al Gharafa
Recent meetings have tended to go Al Gharafa's way against Al Shamal.
From 16 match(es):
Al Gharafa: 6 win(s)
Al Shamal: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Al Gharafa vs Al Shamal prediction.
Form comparison Al Gharafa vs Al Shamal
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Al Gharafa
Qatar - Stars League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 2.26 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.67 | 1.67 | 0 |
Away Team
Al Shamal
Qatar - Stars League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
|
1 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
-0.11 | 0 | 0.89 |
|
xGA
|
0.87 | 0 | 1.87 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
After analyzing Al Gharafa vs Al Shamal, we expect a high-scoring match, making over 2.5 goals the best betting option. This means the match needs at least three goals for the bet to win.
Both teams have been in strong form, so this match has all the ingredients for a high-scoring result.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Al Gharafa vs Al Shamal is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.65 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
Fixture information - Al Gharafa vs Al Shamal
Match: Al Gharafa vs Al Shamal
Competition: Stars League
Date: Thursday, 27/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:15 (UK time)
Venue: Khalifa International Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for The Cheetah vs Al Shamal that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 67%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 83%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 67%
Cards
6
League: 4
Corners
8
League: 10
Home Team
Al Gharafa
Qatar - Stars League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 2.26 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.67 | 1.67 | 0 |
Away Team
Al Shamal
Qatar - Stars League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
|
1 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
-0.11 | 0 | 0.89 |
|
xGA
|
0.87 | 0 | 1.87 |
Corners
8 / Match
+38% Corners / Match
Al Shamal received +38% more corners than Al Gharafa in the Stars League
11 / Match
Al Shahaniya
(5)(3)
Al Arabi
Cards
2 / Match
+100% Cards / Match
Al Shamal received +100% more cards than Al Gharafa in the Stars League
4 / Match
Al Shahaniya
(2)(4)
Al Arabi
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Al Shahaniya
(2)(2)
Al Arabi
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+50%
Al Shamal condeded +50% more goals than Al Gharafa
2 / Match
Al Shahaniya
(1)(2)
Al Arabi
Stars League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Al Duhail
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Al Sadd
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Al Rayyan
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Al Gharafa
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Al Arabi
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 |
Al Shamal
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 |
Al Wakrah
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 |
Qatar SC
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 |
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Al Shahaniya
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Al Sailiya
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Al Ahli
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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