Al-Markhiya SC vs Al-Sadd SC Prediction: Al-Sadd still holds their position at the top of the league table

As the 18th round of the Qatar Stars League approaches, anticipation builds for an electrifying clash between Al-Markhiya SC and Al-Sadd SC at the Grand Hamad Stadium this Sunday. Al-Sadd, maintaining their position at the top of the Qatari League table, recently secured a 2-4 victory in their latest league fixture against Muaither SC. On the other hand, Al-Markhiya SC continues to struggle at the bottom of the league table.

Given Al-Sadd's strong performance and position in the league, our prediction for this game leans towards a confident victory for Al-Sadd. For deeper insights into this highly anticipated fixture, explore the following tips.

Form: WDDWD

After two consecutive league draws, Al-Sadd finally bounced back to winning ways in their most recent league game against Muaither SC. Despite trailing by two goals, they displayed remarkable resilience and determination, ultimately securing a 2-4 victory. Akram Afif played a pivotal role in this triumph, scoring a hat-trick and leading Al-Sadd to a convincing win.

Al-Sadd continues to assert their dominance in the Qatar Stars League, underscoring the significance of sustaining a string of positive results to solidify their standing at the league's summit. Ahead of their encounter with Al-Markhiya SC, Al-Sadd is poised to remain resolute in their quest for victory. Bolstered by their formidable squad and unwavering determination, Al-Sadd is determined to perpetuate their winning streak and advance further in their pursuit of league success.

The team's impressive league record speaks for itself, boasting 13 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws from the 17 matches played in the current season. Akram Afif has proven to be a key figure in the attacking department, consistently finding the back of the net for Al-Sadd and contributing significantly to their success. As they continue their campaign, maintaining this level of performance will be crucial for Al-Sadd to uphold their position at the summit of the league.

Form: LLDWL

Al-Markhiya finds themselves grappling with the difficulties of a tumultuous season, languishing at the bottom of the league table. With just two wins, two draws, and 13 losses to their name, their campaign has been marked by significant struggles. A recent defeat against Qatar SC further underscores their challenges, and they face an uphill battle as they gear up to face the league leaders, Al-Sadd.

A critical look at their last 5 encounters produced 3 victories for Al-Sadd, a win for Al-Markhiya, and a draw.

Given Al-Sadd's exceptional form, boasting an unbeaten run in their last six league games with just one loss in the league so far, they clearly hold the upper hand heading into their match against Markhiya SC. Conversely, Markhiya SC finds themselves struggling at the bottom of the league table. It's highly probable that Al-Sadd will secure a convincing victory in this encounter.

Furthermore, we anticipate Al-Sadd to dominate the first half of the game, and we predict a total of over 3.5 goals in this contest. Notably, in their previous encounter, Akram Afif netted four goals, suggesting the potential for another impressive performance from him on Sunday.