UMM SALAL SC VS AL DUHAIL - QATAR: STARS LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
QATAR: STARS LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: UMM SALAL SC VS AL DUHAIL
As Umm Salal SC prepare to host Al Duhail on February 4, 2026, with kick-off at 15:45 under referee Nabet, this QATAR: Stars League fixture promises an intriguing contest.
UMM SALAL SC PREVIEW IN QATAR: STARS LEAGUE
Umm Salal SC, currently 12th in the standings with 9 points from 14 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 6 points from 7 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
AL DUHAIL PREVIEW IN QATAR: STARS LEAGUE
Al Duhail, sitting 6th with 20 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 6 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 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR UMM SALAL SC VS AL DUHAIL
Recent meetings between Umm Salal SC and Al Duhail have favored Al Duhail, with Umm Salal SC claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0).
This fixture has generally favored Al Duhail in recent years.
In their previous league match against Al Arabi SC Doha, Umm Salal SC recorded a 2-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Ashour, Hazaa, Diallo, Laidouni, Al Rashidi, Aholou, El Sayed, Hassan Issa, Cristo, Mance, Tannane. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Al Duhail's last outing came against Al Rayyan SC, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Zakaria, Al-Brake, Bamba, Castelletto, Al-Rawi, Bourigeaud, Boudiaf, Boulbina, Soumare, Junior, Piatek. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, Umm Salal SC are expected to maintain their 3-4-3 structure, while Al Duhail 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 AND PREDICTION FOR UMM SALAL SC VS AL DUHAIL
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Umm Salal SC's fixtures have averaged 4.3 goals per game, with 10 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Al Duhail's games average 1.9 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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