Al-Gharafa SC vs Al-Markhiya SC Prediction: A confident victory for the hosts

The Qatar Stars League action carries on as Al-Gharafa prepares to face Al-Markhiya at the Al-Bayt Stadium. In their initial match of the season, Al-Markhiya suffered a defeat against Al-Rayyan, whereas Al-Gharafa managed a draw against Qatar SC. Presented below are thoughtfully prepared tips for your consideration.

Form: D

In a remarkable turn of events, Al-Gharafa orchestrated a stunning comeback against Qatar SC in their inaugural league game of the season, resulting in a contentious 4-4 draw. Alganehi marked a sensational beginning to his season, netting a brace in the opening match. With renewed vigor, Al-Gharafa is set to face Al-Markhiya on Saturday, aiming for a favorable outcome.

Form: L

Al-Markhiya endured a close defeat in their inaugural league match against Al-Rayyan, with the game concluding in a slender 0-1 loss. Eager to bounce back, they now confront a formidable adversary this Saturday. They’ll need a miracle to put down Al-Gharafa on their home turf and we think another defeat might just be imminent for Markhiya on Saturday.

A critical look at their last 4 encounters produced 3 victories for Al-Gharafa and a draw. Markhiya has never won a game against Al-Gharafa.

Al-Gharafa enters this match as the favored team. Past historical data as analyzed above indicates that Gharafa has maintained a winning streak against Markhiya, making them the front-runners. A prediction of either a win or draw for Markhiya, accompanied by over 1.5 goals, could be a favorable choice.

In their recent league fixture, Gharafa managed to secure two goals against Qatar SC. Given this form, achieving a similar tally against Markhiya shouldn't pose a significant challenge.