Al Arabi vs Al Gharafa: match statistics
As league leaders, Al Gharafa display significantly superior overall form with 9 wins this season and 1.8 PPG in their last 5 matches, compared to Al Arabi's 1.4 PPG. While the hosts have won 50% of their home fixtures, their defense is a major concern—conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game at home, a far worse record than the 1.67 conceded by Al Gharafa on the road. Al Gharafa matches Al Arabi's home win rate with a 50% away win rate but holds a distinct advantage in overall form and table positioning. The deciding factor is the hosts' porous defense paired with the visitors' solid scoring efficiency (8 goals in the last 5 games). Statistically, Al Gharafa holds the edge, though the home advantage suggests the outcome is not guaranteed.
Al Arabi vs Al Gharafa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Arabi played against Al Gharafa in Stars League (Qatar). The game was played on January 15, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Al Arabi has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Al Gharafa has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Arabi scores 1.92 goals per game and allows 2.08. Al Gharafa scores 1.92 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 3.32 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Al Arabi's games and 58% of Al Gharafa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 67%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Arabi has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.53 per game. Al Arabi takes 13.8 shots per game, while Al Gharafa takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Arabi leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Al Gharafa leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Arabi's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Al Gharafa, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Stars League games average 3.32 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
As league leaders, Al Gharafa display significantly superior overall form with 9 wins this season and 1.8 PPG in their last 5 matches, compared to Al Arabi's 1.4 PPG. While the hosts have won 50% of their home fixtures, their defense is a major concern—conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game at home, a far worse record than the 1.67 conceded by Al Gharafa on the road. Al Gharafa matches Al Arabi's home win rate with a 50% away win rate but holds a distinct advantage in overall form and table positioning. The deciding factor is the hosts' porous defense paired with the visitors' solid scoring efficiency (8 goals in the last 5 games). Statistically, Al Gharafa holds the edge, though the home advantage suggests the outcome is not guaranteed.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Al Arabi | Al Gharafa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.40 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Al Arabi is 8% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Al Arabi · 2.4 pts / game - Al Gharafa
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Al Gharafa is 66% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.08 goals / game - Al Arabi · 1.25 goals / game - Al Gharafa
Al Arabi scores in 92% of games (11 of 12 meczów), while Al Gharafa keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 meczów).
Al Gharafa scores in 75% of games (9 of 12 meczów), while Al Arabi keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Arabi
Over / Under - Al Gharafa
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Al Arabi is 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.58 pts / game - Al Arabi · 1.17 pts / game - Al Gharafa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Arabi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Al Gharafa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Al Arabi
Al Gharafa
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Stars League).
Teams vs league
| Al Arabi | Liga | Al Gharafa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 3.32 | ▼ 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 55% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 60% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 25% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 92% | 73% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 83% | 85% | ▼ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Al Arabi's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Al Gharafa. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Arabi vs Al Gharafa?
The Stars League match finished Al Arabi 1:2 Al Gharafa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Arabi vs Al Gharafa?
Al Arabi score 1.92 goals per game on average and Al Gharafa 1.92. The Stars League average is 3.32 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Al Arabi's matches and 58% of Al Gharafa's.
What form are Al Arabi and Al Gharafa in?
Over the last 5 games Al Arabi have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Al Gharafa 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Arabi vs Al Gharafa?
The statistical background for Al Arabi vs Al Gharafa — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.