Umm-Salal vs Al Arabi: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Umm Salal SC prepare to host Al Arabi SC Doha on January 29, 2026, with kick-off at 15:45 under referee Al-Mulla, this QATAR: Stars League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Umm Salal SC, currently 9th in the standings with 20 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 11 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Al Arabi SC Doha, sitting 6th with 28 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws 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 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Umm Salal SC and Al Arabi SC Doha have favored Al Arabi SC Doha, with Al Arabi SC Doha claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-4). Over the past few seasons, Al Arabi SC Doha have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Qatar SC, Umm Salal SC recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Hamadeh, Hazaa, Tahif, Essien, Laidouni, Al Rashidi, Aholou, El Sayed, Baidoo, Evrard Kouassi, Cristo. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Al Arabi SC Doha's last outing came against Al Rayyan SC, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Umm Salal SC are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 structure, while Al Arabi SC Doha are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Umm Salal SC's fixtures have averaged 3.8 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Al Arabi SC Doha's games average 2.8 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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