AL DUHAIL VS AL RAYYAN SC - QATAR: STARS LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
QATAR: STARS LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: AL DUHAIL VS AL RAYYAN SC
As Al Duhail prepare to host Al Rayyan SC on January 30, 2026, with kick-off at 17:45 under referee Al-Athbah, this QATAR: Stars League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
AL DUHAIL PREVIEW IN QATAR: STARS LEAGUE
Al Duhail, currently 8th in the standings with 20 points from 15 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 12 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
AL RAYYAN SC PREVIEW IN QATAR: STARS LEAGUE
Al Rayyan SC, sitting 4th with 25 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AL DUHAIL VS AL RAYYAN SC
Recent meetings between Al Duhail and Al Rayyan SC have favored Al Rayyan SC, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Umm Salal SC, Al Duhail recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Zakaria, Al-Brake, Bamba, Castelletto, Al-Rawi, Soumare, Ceara, Bourigeaud, Boulbina, Piatek, Jamshid. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Al Rayyan SC's last outing came against Qatar SC, where they secured a 3-3 draw using a 4-1-4-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Abunada, Ahmed, Saleh, Amaro, Yousef, Gregore, Wesley, Silva, Alaaeldin, Rodrigo, Guedes. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Looking ahead, Al Duhail are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Al Rayyan SC are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. 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 DUHAIL VS AL RAYYAN SC
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Al Duhail's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Al Rayyan SC's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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