Al Shamal SC vs Al Rayyan - Stars League
Fixture Preview - 22 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
In this intriguing Stars League clash, Al Shamal SC will host Al Rayyan at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Friday evening. Al Shamal enters the match in decent form, having secured three wins from their last five outings, while Al Rayyan, despite a mixed performance, has shown resilience with four victories in their last five matches. Historically, Al Rayyan holds a strong advantage in their head-to-head encounters, winning six of the last ten meetings, which could play a significant psychological role in this fixture. One concrete angle to consider is Al Rayyan's attacking prowess, as they have consistently found the back of the net in recent matches. With a high number of goals in their previous encounters—nine of the last ten seeing over 2.5 goals—there is a strong likelihood of a high-scoring game. The odds reflect this potential, with Al Rayyan favoured at 2.05 to win. As both teams have shown a tendency to score, this match could be an exciting contest for fans and punters alike.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Betting Angles
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head matches.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 10 head-to-head encounters.
- Al Shamal SC has won 4 of their last 5 matches (WWLWW).
- Al Rayyan has won 3 of their last 5 matches (WLLWW).
- Both teams show strong recent form, with Al Shamal SC winning 80% of their last 5 games and Al Rayyan winning 60%.
- The likelihood of goals is high, given the scoring trends in recent head-to-heads and team performances.
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al Gharafa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 |  Al Rayyan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Al Shamal SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Qatar SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Al-Arabi SC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Al Wakrah | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2025 | Al Shamal SC | 3–5 | Al Rayyan | Stars League |
| November 22, 2024 | Al Rayyan | 1–2 | Al Shamal SC | Stars League |
| February 25, 2024 | Al Rayyan | 2–1 | Al Shamal SC | Stars League |
| September 2, 2023 | Al Shamal SC | 3–4 | Al Rayyan | Stars League |
| January 30, 2023 | Al Shamal SC | 1–2 | Al Rayyan | Stars League |
| August 3, 2022 | Al Rayyan | 0–1 | Al Shamal SC | Stars League |
| March 11, 2022 | Al Rayyan | 3–2 | Al Shamal SC | Stars League |
| December 29, 2021 | Al Shamal SC | 1–2 | Al Rayyan | Stars League |
| December 20, 2009 | Al Rayyan | 3–0 | Al Shamal SC | Stars League |
| February 10, 2008 | Al Rayyan | 4–0 | Al Shamal SC | Stars League |