AL ARABI SC DOHA VS AL SHAMAL - QATAR: STARS LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
QATAR: STARS LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: AL ARABI SC DOHA VS AL SHAMAL
As Al Arabi SC Doha prepare to host Al Shamal on February 5, 2026, with kick-off at 17:45, this QATAR: Stars League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
AL ARABI SC DOHA PREVIEW IN QATAR: STARS LEAGUE
Al Arabi SC Doha, currently 5th in the standings with 23 points from 14 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 11 points from 7 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.
AL SHAMAL PREVIEW IN QATAR: STARS LEAGUE
Al Shamal, sitting 3rd with 25 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 6 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AL ARABI SC DOHA VS AL SHAMAL
Recent meetings between Al Arabi SC Doha and Al Shamal have favored Al Shamal, with Al Shamal claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3).
Over the past few seasons, Al Shamal have held the upper hand in this matchup.
In their previous league match against Umm Salal SC, Al Arabi SC Doha recorded a 4-2 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Al Hail, Al-Naimi, Perez, Sharaf, Al-Hussain, Veretout, Fathi, Lihadji, Sarabia, Sanchez, Toko Ekambi. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Al Shamal's last outing came against Al Sailiya SC, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Seck, Awad, Bounacer, Waad, Khoder, Ebrahimi, Mohamed, Al-Mannai, Collado, Ounas, Bounedjah. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Al Arabi SC Doha are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Arabi SC Doha and Al Shamal are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR AL ARABI SC DOHA VS AL SHAMAL
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Al Arabi SC Doha's fixtures have averaged 4.2 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Al Shamal's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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