Al Arabi vs Al Gharafa prediction 15.01.2026 | Qatar Stars League
Al Arabi
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Al Gharafa
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2.50
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- Competition: Qatar Stars League
- Date: Thursday, 15th January, 2026
- Kickoff: 16:30 UK / 17:30 CET
- Venue: Grand Hamad Stadium (Doha)
The Qatar Stars League has passed its halfway mark. In the 13th round, fifth-placed Al Arabi will host league leaders Al-Gharafa. Both sides come into this clash on the back of victories: Al Arabi edged Al Wakra 1:0, while Al-Gharafa defeated Umm-Salal 3:2.
Let’s break down this matchup and explore the best betting options for this QSL tie.
Al Arabi vs Al Gharafa Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Al Gharafa
2 : 1
Al Arabi
Stars League
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Al Arabi
1 : 3
Al Gharafa
Stars League
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Al Gharafa
3 : 1
Al Arabi
Stars League
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Al Arabi
0 : 1
Al Gharafa
Stars League
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Al Arabi
3 : 0
Al Gharafa
Stars League
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Al Gharafa
0 : 1
Al Arabi
Stars League
These teams have already met this season in August, with Al-Gharafa winning 2:1 at home. It was generally a close match that could have gone either way, and a draw was possibly the most realistic result. Looking at the previous h2h duels, Al-Gharafa were much better, winning five consecutive matches.
Regarding the number of goals, five of the last six h2h games ended with three or more goals, while both teams scored in four out of those six matches.
Al Arabi team overview
Al Arabi had one of their worst season in a while last year, finishing ninth with only two points away from the danger zone. This year, after a poor start to the season, they even dropped to the danger zone and eventually decided to sack coach Pablo Amo and appointed Cosmin Contra. That coaching change had a positive impact, at least in the league, where they climbed to 5th place. They won 20 points and are three points away from third place and the AFC Champions League Qualifiers.
During the January transfer window, the club signed Karl Toko Ekambi to replace injured Yazan Al-Naima. According to credible sources, Al-Naima will most likely miss the entire season with the cruciate ligament injury he sustained in mid-December 2025.
Last matches of Al Arabi
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Al Arabi
2 : 2
Al Rayyan
Stars League
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Al Mu'aidar
3 : 0
Al Arabi
QSL Cup
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Al Sailiya
3 : 0
Al Arabi
QSL Cup
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Al Khor
3 : 4
Al Arabi
QSL Cup
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Qatar SC
1 : 5
Al Arabi
Stars League
Al Arabi lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Jasem Al-Hail
Defenders
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12
Abdulla Al-Salati
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19
Issa Laye
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25
Alexis Pérez
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3
Mohammed Al-Naimi
Midfielders
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27
Ahmad Moein Doozandeh
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21
Jordan Veretout
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7
Pablo Sarabia
Forwards
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10
Rodri Sánchez
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14
Michael Olunga
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80
Isaac Lihadji
Al Gharafa team overview
Al-Gharafa, a seven-time Qatar champion, last won its title in the 2009/10 season. This season, the popular Cheetahs are in an excellent position, sitting atop the Qatar Stars League with a five-point lead over second-placed Al-Sadd. However, they have had big problems on the road across the competitions, and it will be interesting to see whether they can secure a positive result against one of the hottest teams in QSL.
In the previous game against Umm-Salal, the team's captain, Ferjani Sassi, suffered an injury and had to leave the field after only 34 minutes. It is an unfortunate moment for Sassi, since he just returned to the club after spending the previous period with the Tunisian national team at the AFCON.
Last matches of Al Gharafa
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Umm Salal
2 : 3
Al Gharafa
Stars League
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Al Shahaniya
3 : 0
Al Gharafa
Stars League
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Al Gharafa
1 : 0
Al Wahda
AFC Champions League Elite
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Al Wakrah
2 : 3
Al Gharafa
QSL Cup
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Al Waab
2 : 1
Al Gharafa
QSL Cup
Al Gharafa lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Khalifa N'Diaye
Defenders
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6
Dame Traoré
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20
Hyun-soo Jang
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26
Rayyan Ahmed Al-Ali
Midfielders
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11
Amro Surag
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29
Fabricio Díaz
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57
Yousef Al-Khalif
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99
Jamal Hamed
Forwards
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8
Yacine Brahimi
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9
Joselu
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14
Álvaro Djaló
Prediction
While Al Arabi had some poor results in the Qatar Cup, they were excellent in the QSL, where they won five and drew one in the past six. They have also scored in 11 out of 12 league games, and it is fair to expect at least one goal vs Al-Gharafa.
Al-Gharafa are in good form, having won three of their last four games across competitions and scored 7 goals - 1.75 per game. Additionally, they have scored at least one goal in nine out of 12 games - 75%.
The last three h2h games ended with both teams scoring. Considering the trend in the previous h2h games, both teams' good offensive performances, and all the above, we expect both teams to score at least once.
4 Reasons why both teams should score
- Al Arabi scored in 11 out of 12 league games
- Al-Gharafa won three out of the last four games, with seven goals scored
- Al-Gharafa scored in nine out of 12 league games
- Both teams scored in the previous three h2h games
Main prediction Al Arabi - Al Gharafa
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.36
Al Arabi vs Al Gharafa standings in Stars League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Gharafa | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 23 - 15 | +8 | 28 |
| 2 | Al Sadd | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 31 - 16 | +15 | 23 |
| 3 | Al Rayyan | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 27 - 19 | +8 | 23 |
| 4 | Al Shamal SC | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 25 - 17 | +8 | 21 |
| 5 | Al-Arabi SC | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 23 - 25 | -2 | 20 |
| 6 | Qatar SC | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 16 - 17 | -1 | 17 |
| 7 | Al Duhail | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21 - 14 | +7 | 16 |
| 8 | Al Wakrah | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 - 17 | -2 | 16 |
| 9 | Al-Ahli Doha | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 17 - 25 | -8 | 15 |
| 10 | Umm-Salal SC | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 22 - 35 | -13 | 9 |
| 11 | Al Sailiya | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 13 - 21 | -8 | 8 |
| 12 | Al Shahaniya | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 - 19 | -12 | 8 |