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AL DUHAIL VS AL SADD SC DOHA - QATAR: STARS LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
QATAR: STARS LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: AL DUHAIL VS AL SADD SC DOHA
As Al Duhail prepare to host Al Sadd SC Doha on February 26, 2026, with kick-off at 19:30, this QATAR: Stars League fixture promises an intriguing contest.
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 SADD SC DOHA PREVIEW IN QATAR: STARS LEAGUE
Al Sadd SC Doha, sitting 1st with 32 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 6 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 15 goals scored.
This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AL DUHAIL VS AL SADD SC DOHA
Recent meetings between Al Duhail and Al Sadd SC Doha have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw.
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
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. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Al Sadd SC Doha's last outing came against Al Shahaniya, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Barsham, Otavio, Khoukhi, Salman, Al Yazidi , Claudinho, Soria, Afif, Firmino, Giovani, Mujica. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Al Duhail are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Duhail and Al Sadd SC Doha 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 DUHAIL VS AL SADD SC DOHA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty 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 Sadd SC Doha's games average 3.9 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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