Al Rayyan vs Al Shamal: match statistics
Al Rayyan is showing significantly better form over the last five matches, accumulating 13 points (4W-1D-0L) and scoring 15 goals, whereas Al Shamal is in crisis with just 1 point (0W-1D-4L) and a mere 4 goals during the same period. The hosts hold a solid home record with a 50% win rate and only 25% losses, while their average xG (1.52) points to offensive stability. Despite decent season-long away statistics (40% wins, averaging 2 goals per game), Al Shamal has completely lost momentum recently, evidenced by a four-game losing streak. The disparity in current form and the psychological edge for the hosts favor a home win. I anticipate goals from both sides, but superior clinical finishing from Al Rayyan should see them capitalize on their opponent's poor form.
Al Rayyan vs Al Shamal: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Rayyan played against Al Shamal in Stars League (Qatar). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Al Rayyan has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Al Shamal has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Rayyan scores 2.25 goals per game and allows 1.58. Al Shamal scores 2.08 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 3.29 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Al Rayyan's games and 50% of Al Shamal's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 67%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Shamal has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.71 per game. Al Rayyan takes 15.1 shots per game, while Al Shamal takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Rayyan leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.08 goals per game after halftime. Al Shamal leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Rayyan's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Al Shamal, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Stars League games average 3.29 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 61% 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 6.00 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
Al Rayyan is showing significantly better form over the last five matches, accumulating 13 points (4W-1D-0L) and scoring 15 goals, whereas Al Shamal is in crisis with just 1 point (0W-1D-4L) and a mere 4 goals during the same period. The hosts hold a solid home record with a 50% win rate and only 25% losses, while their average xG (1.52) points to offensive stability. Despite decent season-long away statistics (40% wins, averaging 2 goals per game), Al Shamal has completely lost momentum recently, evidenced by a four-game losing streak. The disparity in current form and the psychological edge for the hosts favor a home win. I anticipate goals from both sides, but superior clinical finishing from Al Rayyan should see them capitalize on their opponent's poor form.
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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 Rayyan | Al Shamal | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.35 |
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 Rayyan is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Al Rayyan · 1.4 pts / game - Al Shamal
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 Rayyan is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
2.25 goals / game - Al Rayyan · 2.08 goals / game - Al Shamal
Al Shamal is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.58 goals / game - Al Rayyan · 1.42 goals / game - Al Shamal
Al Rayyan scores in 100% of games (12 of 12 meczów), while Al Shamal keeps a clean sheet in 33% (4 of 12 meczów).
Al Shamal scores in 75% of games (9 of 12 meczów), while Al Rayyan 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 Rayyan
Over / Under - Al Shamal
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 Rayyan is 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / game - Al Rayyan · 1.33 pts / game - Al Shamal
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Rayyan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 58%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Al Shamal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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 Rayyan
Al Shamal
* 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 Rayyan | Liga | Al Shamal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.83 | 3.29 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 61% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 71% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▼ 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 Rayyan's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Al Shamal. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Rayyan vs Al Shamal?
The Stars League match finished Al Rayyan 0:1 Al Shamal. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Rayyan vs Al Shamal?
Al Rayyan score 2.25 goals per game on average and Al Shamal 2.08. The Stars League average is 3.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Al Rayyan's matches and 50% of Al Shamal's.
What form are Al Rayyan and Al Shamal in?
Over the last 5 games Al Rayyan have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Al Shamal 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Rayyan vs Al Shamal?
The statistical background for Al Rayyan vs Al Shamal — 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.