Qatar - Stars LeagueJassim Bin Hamad StadiumData current as of October 18, 2026

Al Sadd vs Al Gharafa: match statistics

Al Sadd crest
Al Sadd
4 : 1half-time 2:0
Al Gharafa crest
Al Gharafa

Al Sadd vs Al Gharafa: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Al Sadd played against Al Gharafa in Stars League (Qatar). The game was played on September 5, 2026. Venue: Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Final score: 4:1.

Recent form

Al Sadd has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Al Gharafa has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 1.50 points per game.

Scoring records

Al Sadd scores 4.50 goals per game and allows 1.50. Al Gharafa scores 1.50 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 3.59 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 100% of Al Sadd's games and 100% of Al Gharafa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 100%, compared with league averages of 71% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Al Sadd has the higher season xG average, 2.64 to 2.05 per game. Al Sadd takes 22.0 shots per game, while Al Gharafa takes 18.0.

First-half and second-half trends

Al Sadd leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Al Gharafa leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Al Sadd's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Al Gharafa, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Stars League games average 3.59 goals. Both teams score in 71% of games, and 65% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 opened the season with 2 wins, scoring 9 goals and conceding just 3, while Al Gharafa have a record of 1 win and 1 defeat with a 3:4 goal difference. The hosts are particularly dangerous at home: they have won 100% of their matches, averaging 3 goals per game and registering 17 shots, 7 of them on target. In their last five appearances, Al Sadd have won 4 times and scored as many as 20 goals, while Al Gharafa have netted 9 goals and suffered one defeat over the same period. The visitors are in decent form, with 3 wins in their last 5 matches, but the lack of detailed away data weakens the case for them to succeed on the leaders’ turf. The risk for Al Sadd is a defense yet to keep a clean sheet at home, combined with an average xG against of 2.44. Therefore, Al Gharafa have a realistic chance of scoring, but the hosts’ attacking advantage points to a 1 result.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The signal for goals from both sides is strong: Al Sadd had BTTS in 100% of their matches this season, while Al Gharafa recorded BTTS in 80% of their last five games. During this run, Al Sadd averaged 4.0 goals scored but also conceded 2.4, whereas Al Gharafa scored 1.8 goals per match. The visitors’ attacking potential is supported by an xG of 1.54, while the hosts allowed opponents an xG of 1.72, clearly favouring a goal for Al Gharafa. Al Sadd generate a high volume of chances, averaging 1.80 xG and 18.0 shots, so they should respond with a goal even if the visitors score. An additional argument is the league’s BTTS rate of 83% and an average of 3.83 goals per match, making a scenario with both teams scoring more likely. This supports BTTS - Yes / Goal-Goal rather than BTTS - No, which only means that at least one team fails to score—not necessarily a 0:0 draw or a match in which neither team scores.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Al Sadd play very open games: in their last 5 matches, they scored an average of 4.0 goals and conceded 2.4, producing a remarkable 6.4 total goals per game. All five of the hosts’ matches went over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them. Al Gharafa also supports the goalscoring scenario, having averaged 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded in their last 5 outings, while Over 2.5 landed in 80% of those matches. The xG figures are balanced and high: 1.80 created by Al Sadd and 1.54 by Al Gharafa, with 1.72 and 1.33 xG conceded defensively, respectively. The safest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as the profile of both teams and a league average of 3.83 goals point to a very high probability of at least two goals.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Al Sadd have made very strong starts to matches: in their last five games, they were leading at the break on 80% of occasions, scoring an average of 2.4 goals before half-time while conceding just 0.6. Al Gharafa were level at half-time in 60% of their last five appearances and led in only 40%, giving the hosts a clearly greater potential to establish an advantage before the interval. The full-time form also favors Al Sadd, who have won four of their last five matches and scored an average of 4.0 goals, compared with Al Gharafa’s 1.8. The match should be open, as the hosts conceded 2.4 goals per game during this run; however, their attacking superiority and first-half effectiveness provide the strongest support for the HT/FT 1/1 outcome.

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Stats by half

2 : 0
First half
2 : 1
Second half

Game stats

51Possession (%)49
Al SaddAl Gharafa
15Shots19
Al SaddAl Gharafa
6Shots on target5
Al SaddAl Gharafa
1.54xG1.91
Al SaddAl Gharafa
4Corners6
Al SaddAl Gharafa
23Dangerous attacks51
Al SaddAl Gharafa
12Fouls11
Al SaddAl Gharafa
0Cards3
Al SaddAl Gharafa

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.

4.5Goals scored / game1.5
Al SaddAl Gharafa
1.5Goals allowed / game2
Al SaddAl Gharafa
55%Average possession53%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
13Shots on target / game7.5
Al SaddAl Gharafa

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

22Shots per game18
Al SaddAl Gharafa
13Shots on target7.5
Al SaddAl Gharafa
20.5%Shot conversion8.3%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
55%Possession53%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
2.64xG for2.05
Al SaddAl Gharafa
2.11xG against1.75
Al SaddAl Gharafa

Shooting quality

Al Sadd: DominantAl Gharafa: Attacking
Al SaddAl Gharafa
Accuracy (shots on target)59%42%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.350.20

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 100% better for: last-5 form.

3 pts / game - Al Sadd · 1.5 pts / game - Al Gharafa

Al Sadd
WW
5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% D0% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-0
3.00 pts / game · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 4.5Goals conceded: 1.5xG: 2.64Opponent xG: 2.11BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 100%
Al Gharafa
WL
Season result split
50% W0% D50% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-1
1.50 pts / game · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-1
1.50 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-0
Last 5 away
0-0-0
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.5Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 2.05Opponent xG: 1.75BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 100%

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 200% better for: goals scored per game.

4.5 goals / game - Al Sadd · 1.5 goals / game - Al Gharafa

Al Sadd is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.5 goals / game - Al Sadd · 2 goals / game - Al Gharafa

Al Sadd scoring profile: very strong

Al Sadd scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 games), while Al Gharafa keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 games).

Al Gharafa scoring profile: very strong

Al Gharafa scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 games), while Al Sadd keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 games).

9Goals scored (season)3
Al SaddAl Gharafa
3Goals conceded (season)4
Al SaddAl Gharafa
6Average goals per game3.5
Al SaddAl Gharafa
9Goals scored (last 5)3
Al SaddAl Gharafa
3Goals conceded (last 5)4
Al SaddAl Gharafa

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal100%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
100%2 goals50%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
100%3 goals0%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
50%4 goals0%
Al SaddAl Gharafa

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal100%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
50%2 goals50%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
0%3 goals50%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
0%4 goals0%
Al SaddAl Gharafa

* 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

0%BTTS at half-time50%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
50%Scored in both halves50%
Al SaddAl Gharafa

BTTS and goal count

100%Min. 3 goals and BTTS100%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
100%BTTS - last 5100%
Al SaddAl Gharafa

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.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time50%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
100%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
100%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Al SaddAl Gharafa

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
50%Min. 3 goals after half-time50%
Al SaddAl Gharafa

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 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

3 pts / game - Al Sadd · 1 pts / game - Al Gharafa

Al Sadd - half-time state
100% leading0% draw0% trailing
Al Gharafa - half-time state
0% leading100% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

3Points per game (1st half)1
Al SaddAl Gharafa
3Goals scored (1st half)0.5
Al SaddAl Gharafa
0Goals conceded (1st half)0.5
Al SaddAl Gharafa
3Average goals (1st half)1
Al SaddAl Gharafa
100%Clean sheet before half-time50%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
0%No goal before half-time50%
Al SaddAl Gharafa

After half-time (2nd half)

1.5Points per game (2nd half)1.5
Al SaddAl Gharafa
1.5Goals scored (2nd half)1
Al SaddAl Gharafa
1.5Goals conceded (2nd half)1.5
Al SaddAl Gharafa
3Average goals (2nd half)2.5
Al SaddAl Gharafa
0%Clean sheet after half-time50%
Al SaddAl Gharafa
50%No goal after half-time0%
Al SaddAl Gharafa

Al Sadd - second-half results

50% W0% D50% L
6
Half-time points
6
Half-time goals
+6
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
3.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+1.5

Allows 1.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Al Gharafa - second-half results

50% W0% D50% L
2
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime+1.0

Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Al Sadd - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game3.001.50
Goals scored / game3.01.5
Goals allowed / game0.01.5
Average goals per game3.03.0
1 goal100%100%
2 goals100%50%
3 goals100%50%
Clean sheet100%0%
No goal0%50%
Goal difference+60
Half-time: 100% leading - 0% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 0% draw - 50% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 6
Al Gharafa - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.001.50
Goals scored / game0.51.0
Goals allowed / game0.51.5
Average goals per game1.02.5
1 goal50%100%
2 goals50%50%
3 goals0%50%
Clean sheet50%50%
No goal50%0%
Goal difference0-1
Half-time: 0% leading - 100% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 0% draw - 50% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 50% - Half-time goals total: 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.

Al Sadd
ScoredConceded
2
0
0-15
2
0
16-30
2
0
31-45
0
0
46-60
1
1
61-75
2
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Al Gharafa
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
0
1
31-45
1
1
46-60
0
0
61-75
1
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* 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

4.75
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
3.3 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
132%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
100%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-37%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
100%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
4+
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Al Sadd

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.53
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+2.47
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.86
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.61
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
232%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
91%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-1.5
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 22% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

Al Gharafa

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.30
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.80
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.55
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.25
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
91%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
103%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

* 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 SaddLigaAl Gharafa
Average goals per game▲ 6.003.59• 3.50
Both teams scored▲ 100%71%▲ 100%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▲ 100%65%▲ 100%
Clean sheets▼ 0%15%▼ 0%
Goal before half-time▲ 100%71%▼ 50%
Goal after half-time▲ 100%94%▲ 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.59
Average goals per game
71%
Both teams scored
65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
15%
Clean sheets
1.94
Home goals / game
1.65
Away goals / game
+18%
Home attack advantage
+15%
Home defensive advantage
+23%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
71%
1 goal
47%
2 goals
24%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
94%
1 goal
59%
2 goals
35%
3 goals
24%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Al GharafaSubstitutionOn: Florinel Teodor ComanOff: Dame Traoré
  2. Al GharafaYellow cardSeydou Sano
  3. Al GharafaYellow cardFerjani Sassi
  4. Al GharafaYellow cardFabricio Díaz Badaracco
  5. Al SaddSubstitutionOn: Mostafa Taerk MashaalOff: Akram Hassan Afif
  6. Al GharafaSubstitutionOn: Alaa Aladdin HassanOff: Hyun-Soo Jang

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Al Sadd's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Al Gharafa. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

Al Gharafa SC
1 : 3
Al Sadd SC
Al Sadd SC
2 : 0
Al Gharafa SC

FAQ

What was the result of Al Sadd vs Al Gharafa?

The Stars League match finished Al Sadd 4:1 Al Gharafa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Al Sadd and Al Gharafa?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Al Sadd won 2, Al Gharafa won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Al Sadd vs Al Gharafa?

Al Sadd score 4.50 goals per game on average and Al Gharafa 1.50. The Stars League average is 3.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Al Sadd's matches and 100% of Al Gharafa's.

What form are Al Sadd and Al Gharafa in?

Over the last 5 games Al Sadd have a 2-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Al Gharafa 1-0-1 (1.50 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Sadd vs Al Gharafa?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Sadd vs Al Gharafa: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.