Al-Markhiya SC vs Al-Shamal SC Prediction: Expect goals from both teams

In the upcoming 6th round of the Qatar Stars League, an exciting match awaits as Al-Markhiya is set to face Al-Shamal SC at the Grand Hamad Stadium on Friday. Both teams faced losses in their recent matches, and we're anticipating a tightly contested encounter. While the outcome is uncertain, we predict that the home team, Al-Markhiya, has a strong chance of securing either a victory or a draw. Here are some expertly crafted tips to enhance your excitement for the upcoming match

Al-Markhiya SC (12th)

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Al-Markhiya is currently facing a challenging season, languishing at the bottom of the league table. They have experienced five consecutive defeats in their league games, the most recent being a 1-2 loss to Al-Duhail SC. As they gear up to face Al-Shamal on Friday, the odds of them achieving a positive result appear to be slim. This season, they have yet to secure a league win, with five losses in five league games played.

Al-Shamal SC (9th)

Form: LDLDD

Al-Shamal has encountered a sluggish beginning to the new league season, with no victories in the five league games they've played so far. They've accumulated three draws and endured two losses. In their latest league match against Umm Salal, they faced a 1-3 defeat, intensifying their resolve to reverse their fortunes as they face Al-Markhiya on Friday.

Head-To-Head Statistics

Al-Markhiya emerged victorious in their last two encounters.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams have faced a challenging start to the new season, but Al-Markhiya seems to be the stronger team to secure a victory in this matchup. Al-Markhiya recently clinched a 3-2 victory over Al-Rayyan in the Qatar Stars League Cup, and they aim to carry this momentum into their game against Al-Shamal. Al-Markhiya has also emerged victorious in their last two encounters with Al-Shamal, making a win or draw along with over 1.5 goals for Al-Markhiya a prudent betting choice. Additionally, we anticipate a total of over 2.5 goals, as this has been the trend in their recent meetings.