Al-Rayyan SC vs Al-Gharafa SC Prediction: Expect goals from both teams

In the 14th round of the Qatar Stars League, Al-Rayyan will take on Al-Gharafa at the Ahmed Bin Ali stadium. Al-Gharafa is currently second placed in the league table with an unbeaten record in their last 7 league games while Al-Rayyan, on the other hand, has had limited success in the league this season. The first time they met, Al-Gharafa stole the show with a 2-1 victory, and with the look of things they’ll also secure a win here. Our prediction is a win or draw and a total of over 1.5 goals for Al-Gharafa. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, key stats, and my expert opinion.

Al-Rayyan SC (6th)

Form in the League: DWWLL

Al-Rayyan is on a roll with an unbeaten record in their last three league games and two consecutive league victories in between. Roger Guedes led his team to a 2-6 win over Umm Salal early this month and he also held Al-Duhail to a goalless draw in their last league game. Can he repeat this same performance against a more sophisticated team like Al-Gharafa on Wednesday? 

Their AFC Champions League campaign started with a defeat which was expected considering the strength of their opponents; Al-Hilal. However, they’ve won a game with two draws and 3 losses so far in the AFC Champions League. Al-Rayyan is 6th placed in the league table with 5 wins and 2 draws and 6 losses from the 13 games played in the league. 

Al-Gharafa SC (2nd)

Form in the League: WWWWW

Al-Gharafa is in sensational form and they continue to show their strength in the league. They have secured five consecutive league victories with an unbeaten record in their last 7 league games. They had a blast in their last league game, defeating the phenomenal Al-Ahli Doha to a 2-0 scoreline. They are now just 2 points behind league leaders Al-Duhail and they cannot afford a slip-up at this crucial time. Their AFC Champions League elite record is quite poor with a win, a draw, and 4 losses from the 6 games played so far in the competition. 

They are currently 2nd placed in the league table with 8 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from the 13 league games played. Joselu is the team's top scorer with 6 goals scored this season. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at their last 10 encounters produced 6 wins for Al-Gharafa SC, 3 wins for Al-Rayyan, 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 7 of their last 9 meetings, and with their recent form and escapades on goals this season we should see goals from both teams. 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 Gharafa is well positioned for the victory as they are currently in superb form with greater attacking prospects upfront.

• More than 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 meetings
• Both teams have found the net in 7 of their last 9 meetings

Our first prediction is an away win or draw and a total of over 2.5 goals for 2.23 odds at 1xBet. 

Our second prediction is for Al-Gharafa to win either half of the game for 1.64 odds at Betway.

Our third prediction is for both teams to score and a total of over 2.5 goals for 1.60 odds at Bet365.