Umm Salal SC vs Al-Duhail SC Prediction: Retribution time for Al-Duhail

As the 21st round of the Qatar Stars League draws near, Al-Duhail and Umm Salal will battle it out at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium on Friday as both teams strive for a positive result. Duhail defeated Muaither SC with a 2-5 scoreline in their most recent league game while Umm Salal defeated Al-Arabi with a 1-2 victory. Duhail hasn't been in their best performance this season and we can bank on a win or draw and a total of over 1.5 goals for Duhail on Wednesday. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you today. 

Umm Salal SC (7th)

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Umm Salal came back from a goal down to secure a victory against Al-Arabi in their most recent league game. Al-Arabi scored in the 23rd minute of the game but Umm Salal equalized with a goal in the 63rd and 84th minute respectively which helped them secure all three points. With two games left to the end of the Qatar Stars League, Umm Salal’s overall performance this season includes six wins, six draws, and eight losses in the 20 games played so far. Umm Salal is currently 7th placed in the league and regardless of the result of this game, they will be participating in the league this season. 

Al-Duhail SC (5th)

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Despite their recent struggles, Al-Duhail has now secured two consecutive league victories and will be gunning for a third as they prepare to take on Umm Salal on Wednesday. Regardless of the outcome of this game, the defending champions failed to secure qualification to the AFC Champions League. What a bad season for the defending champions. Their most recent league game against Muaither SC ended in a 2-5 defeat with Michael Olunga getting a brace and Philipe Coutinho also getting his name on the scoresheet. As the Qatari League nears its end, Duhail will be hoping to finish the season in high spirits. As defending champions currently positioned 5th in the league table, Al-Duhail holds an overall record of eight wins, four draws, and eight losses from 20 games played.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at the last 9 games between them produced 6 wins for Duhail, two wins for Umm Salal, and a draw.

Expert Betting Tips

Duhail seems to have regained their confidence and accumulated an impressive goal-scoring record, with 12 goals in their last five encounters at an average of two goals per game. Umm Salal on the other hand is a tough team to play against and they will not go down without a fight. Let us also not forget that Umm Salal defeated Duhail with a 1-0 scoreline in the first-leg encounter last year and Duhail will try to avoid a defeat against Umm Salal for the second time this season. Betting on a victory or draw and a total of over 2.5 goals for Duhail is a good betting option.