Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
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Value bet: Al Shamal to win @ 2.25 – our chance 50% vs 44% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultAl Shamal to win ✗50% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✗80% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.60
Al-Arabi SC vs Al Shamal preview and prediction
The match
Al Shamal travel to Grand Hamad Stadium in the Stars League on Friday 21 August (17:30 WAT) to face Al-Arabi SC. Al-Arabi SC are 4th with 14 points from 9 games (in the top four), while Al Shamal sit 6th on 12 points (in the top half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Al-Arabi SC's last 5: LLLLD Most recently they lost to Malaga 2–4 away. They average 1.0 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Al Shamal's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Al Sadd 4–6 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 2.7 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.3 for Al-Arabi SC and 1.8 for Al Shamal. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 61% and both teams to score at 64%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Al-Arabi SC 30%, draw 20%, Al Shamal 50%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.44.
Value angle: Al Shamal to win at 2.25 – 50% on our numbers against 44% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Al-Arabi SC 1–1 Al Shamal. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Al-Arabi SC30%fair 3.38 · @2.72
Draw20%fair 4.94 · @3.60
Al Shamal50%fair 1.99 · @2.25
3.15Expected goals
1.33Al-Arabi SC xG
1.81Al Shamal xG
64%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–29%
0–18%
0–27%
2–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Al-Arabi SC 1.3 – 1.8 Al Shamal expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Al Shamal to win✗
50%
1.99
2.25 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
80%
1.25
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.57
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
61%
1.64
1.55
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
38%
2.62
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al Shamal / FT Al Shamal✗
30%
3.34
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.60
–
Form
Al-Arabi SC – last 6
LLLLDW
6 Aug
@ Malaga
2–4
L
1 May
@ Al-Duhail SC
0–4
L
27 Apr
@ Al-Rayyan SC
0–4
L
13 Apr
vs Al-Sailiya
1–2
L
8 Apr
vs Qatar SC
1–1
D
3 Apr
@ Al Shahaniya
2–0
W
1.0Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Al Shamal – last 6
LLLLLW
1 May
vs Al Sadd
4–6
L
27 Apr
@ Al Sadd
2–3
L
13 Apr
vs Qatar SC
0–2
L
8 Apr
@ Al Shahaniya
0–2
L
17 Mar
vs Al-Duhail SC
1–3
L
12 Mar
@ Al Wakrah
1–0
W
1.3Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al-Arabi SC and Al Shamal.
What is the prediction for Al-Arabi SC vs Al Shamal?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Al-Arabi SC vs Al Shamal?
On our numbers Al-Arabi SC have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Al Shamal 50%.
How many goals will there be in Al-Arabi SC vs Al Shamal?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al-Arabi SC vs Al Shamal?
Our predicted score is Al-Arabi SC 1–1 Al Shamal, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Al-Arabi SC vs Al Shamal?
Al-Arabi SC vs Al Shamal (Stars League) kicks off on Friday 21 August 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at Grand Hamad Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
