Al Gharafa vs Al Sadd: match statistics
Al Sadd emerges as the favorite in this match despite playing away. The visitors boast an impressive 80% win rate in away matches, scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, which is significantly better than the hosts' 2.33 goals at home. Al Sadd holds better form in their last five matches (2.4 points per game vs Al Gharafa's 1.8) and a higher shot accuracy (20% vs 14%). Although Al Gharafa remains unbeaten at home this season, Al Sadd has higher average xG (2.0 vs 1.77) and better possession (60% vs 53%), suggesting greater control over the game. The positive goal difference of both teams (+9 for the hosts, +10 for the visitors) indicates a closely contested rivalry, but Al Sadd's quality advantage and current form tip the scales in their favor.
Al Gharafa vs Al Sadd: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Gharafa played against Al Sadd in Stars League (Qatar). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Al Gharafa has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Al Sadd has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Gharafa scores 1.92 goals per game and allows 1.23. Al Sadd scores 2.54 and allows 1.23. Games in this league average 3.25 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Al Gharafa's games and 54% of Al Sadd's. The Over 2.5 rates are 69% and 62%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Sadd has the higher season xG average, 1.80 to 1.48 per game. Al Gharafa takes 12.8 shots per game, while Al Sadd takes 15.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Gharafa leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 1.31 goals per game after halftime. Al Sadd leads at halftime in 46% and scores 1.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Gharafa's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Al Sadd, it is minutes 46-60 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Stars League games average 3.25 goals. Both teams score in 54% 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 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Al Sadd emerges as the favorite in this match despite playing away. The visitors boast an impressive 80% win rate in away matches, scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, which is significantly better than the hosts' 2.33 goals at home. Al Sadd holds better form in their last five matches (2.4 points per game vs Al Gharafa's 1.8) and a higher shot accuracy (20% vs 14%). Although Al Gharafa remains unbeaten at home this season, Al Sadd has higher average xG (2.0 vs 1.77) and better possession (60% vs 53%), suggesting greater control over the game. The positive goal difference of both teams (+9 for the hosts, +10 for the visitors) indicates a closely contested rivalry, but Al Sadd's quality advantage and current form tip the scales in their favor.
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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 Gharafa | Al Sadd | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.42 |
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 Sadd is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Al Gharafa · 3 pts / game - Al Sadd
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 Sadd is 32% better for: goals scored per game.
1.92 goals / game - Al Gharafa · 2.54 goals / game - Al Sadd
Al Gharafa scores in 77% of games (10 of 13 meczów), while Al Sadd keeps a clean sheet in 38% (5 of 13 meczów).
Al Sadd scores in 85% of games (11 of 13 meczów), while Al Gharafa keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 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 Gharafa
Over / Under - Al Sadd
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 Sadd is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / game - Al Gharafa · 1.62 pts / game - Al Sadd
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Gharafa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 77%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Al Sadd - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +11 |
* 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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 Gharafa
Al Sadd
* 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 Gharafa | Liga | Al Sadd | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.15 | 3.25 | ▲ 3.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 54% | • 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 69% | 60% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 26% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 70% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | • 85% | 84% | • 85% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Al Gharafa's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Al Sadd. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Gharafa vs Al Sadd?
The Stars League match finished Al Gharafa 1:3 Al Sadd. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Gharafa vs Al Sadd?
Al Gharafa score 1.92 goals per game on average and Al Sadd 2.54. The Stars League average is 3.25 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Al Gharafa's matches and 54% of Al Sadd's.
What form are Al Gharafa and Al Sadd in?
Over the last 5 games Al Gharafa have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Al Sadd 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Gharafa vs Al Sadd?
The statistical background for Al Gharafa vs Al Sadd — 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.