In the 17th round of the Qatar Stars League, Al-Sadd SC will take on Al-Gharafa at the Al-Gharafa SC stadium. Al-Gharafa is currently second placed in the league table with an unbeaten record in their last 9 league games while Al-Sadd SC is steadily keeping up with three consecutive league victories in their last three league games. The first time they met, Al-Sadd stole the show with a 4-2 victory. Al-Sadd still happens to be our favorite team for the victory here but I must say that the best bet here is on goals. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, key stats, and my expert opinion.

Al-Gharafa SC (3rd)

Form in the League: WWDWW

Al-Gharafa is in sensational form and they continue to show their strength in the league. They have an unbeaten record in their last 10 league games. Their last league game against Qatar SC was a massive one which ended in a 4-2 victory and Gharafa will be hoping to make it 11 games without a defeat on Thursday when they take on Al-Sadd SC. They are now just a point behind league leaders Al-Duhail and they cannot afford a slip-up at this crucial time. 

They are currently 3rd placed in the league table with 10 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from the 16 league games played. Joselu is the team's top scorer with 7 goals scored this season. 

Al-Sadd SC (2nd)

Form in the League: WWWLW

Al-Sadd have now made it three consecutive league victories in their last three league games after their sensational 2-0 victory against Al-Duhail in their last league game. The first half ended in a goalless draw and the magic happened for Al-Sadd in the second half with Mashaal and Mujica finding the net for Al-Sadd in the second half. They’ve been in sensational form with great attacking potential spearheaded by Akram Afif and Rafa Mujica who have both scored 9 and 11 goals respectively for Al-Sadd this season. 

Their AFC Champions League journey is also going well as they’ll take on Al-Wasl in the knockout round of the competition early next month. Al-Sadd is currently 2nd in the league table with 11 wins, a draw, and 4 losses from the 16 games played. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at their last 10 encounters produced 2 wins for Al-Gharafa SC, 7 wins for Al-Sadd SC, and a draw. 

Expert Betting Tips

Firstly, It’s important to note that it’s always a goal-scoring encounter whenever these teams meet as both teams have found the net in 6 of their last 8 meetings, and there has been a total of over 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 meetings. With their recent form and escapades on goals this season we should see goals from both teams and a total of over 2.5 goals here. 

With consistently impressive performances throughout the league this season from both teams, there should be over 2.5 goals in this game. Furthermore, regarding the match result, I believe Al-Sadd is well positioned for the victory as they are currently in superb form with greater attacking prospects upfront. After witnessing what they did to Al-Duhail last week, I’d push for an Al-Sadd win or draw. 

• Both teams have found the net in 5 of their last 6 meetings
• There has been a total of over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 meetings
• More than 10.5 corners in 4 of their last 5 meetings

Our first prediction is a win or draw and a total of over 2.5 goals for Al-Sadd for 2.01 odds at 1xBet. 

Our second prediction is for Al-Sadd to win for 2.11 odds at Betway.

Our third prediction is for both teams to score, and a total of over 3.5 goals for 1.98 odds at Bet365.