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Al-Arabi SC vs Al Shamal Prediction— Qatar - Stars League
Matchday 1 ·Friday, August 21, 2026, 16:30
// Model verdict
BTTS
Model probability 63.1% vs bookmaker-implied 69.4%.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
Correct score prediction
A 42% / xG 1.6-1.7 / O2.5 63% / BTTS 63%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 3.3 xG → O2.5 PROB 63.1% · O3.5 PROB 39.4%
Form & verdict
AL-ARABI SC · PPG 1.41
AL SHAMAL · PPG 1.65
xG gap -0.16 - no reliable favorite, elevated draw risk
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Al-Arabi SC face Al Shamal in Qatar - Stars League on Friday, August 21, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Al-Arabi SC a 35% chance, the draw 23% and Al Shamal 42%, so Al Shamal are favoured to win. Expected goals are 1.6 for Al-Arabi SC and 1.7 for Al Shamal (3.3 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 63% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 63% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Al-Arabi SC are averaging 1.41 points per game versus 1.65 for Al Shamal. This match finished 2-2.