Al-Rayyan SC vs Al-Arabi SC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:15 WAT, Monday 27 April: Al-Rayyan SC v Al-Arabi SC in the Stars League, played at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. In the table, Al-Rayyan SC are 1st, leading the league, on 21 points after 9 matches; Al-Arabi SC are 4th (among the top four) with 14.
Current form
Al-Rayyan SC, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Al Shabab, away. In their own stadium the record reads 4 won, 1 lost from 5. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Al-Arabi SC, last 5: LDWWW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Al-Sailiya, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Al-Rayyan SC, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.8 for Al-Arabi SC.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al-Rayyan SC 2.1 xG, Al-Arabi SC 1.4 xG – a total near 3.5. That is an open game on paper: 68% for three or more goals, 67% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al-Rayyan SC 56%, draw 20%, Al-Arabi SC 24%.
GG/NG: GG (67%) at 1.33.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (68%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al-Rayyan SC 2–1 Al-Arabi SC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al-Rayyan SC56%fair 1.79 · @1.82
Draw20%fair 5.10 · @3.95
Al-Arabi SC24%fair 4.09 · @3.50
3.49Expected goals
2.14Al-Rayyan SC xG
1.35Al-Arabi SC xG
67%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–19%
2–07%
3–17%
1–07%
2–26%
From our goals model: Al-Rayyan SC 2.1 – 1.4 Al-Arabi SC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Al-Rayyan SC to win✓
56%
1.79
1.82
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.24
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
67%
1.50
1.33
Draw no bet
Al-Rayyan SC (draw no bet)✓
70%
1.44
–
Asian handicap
Al-Arabi SC +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
1.11
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
1.36
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.85
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
71%
1.42
1.36
First team to score
Al-Rayyan SC to score first✓
59%
1.68
–
Half-time result
Al-Rayyan SC ahead at half-time✓
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al-Rayyan SC / FT Al-Rayyan SC✓
35%
2.84
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.61
–
Recent results
Al-Rayyan SC – last 6
WWWWWL
23 Apr
@ Al Shabab
3–0
W
15 Apr
vs Muaither SC
2–0
W
8 Apr
vs UMM Salal
3–0
W
24 Mar
vs Al Shahaniya
3–0
W
17 Mar
vs Al Wakrah
2–1
W
13 Mar
vs Al Shahaniya
1–2
L
2.3Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Al-Arabi SC – last 6
LDWWWD
13 Apr
vs Al-Sailiya
1–2
L
8 Apr
vs Qatar SC
1–1
D
3 Apr
@ Al Shahaniya
2–0
W
25 Mar
vs Al Waab
3–1
W
17 Mar
vs Al Sadd
2–1
W
13 Mar
@ Al Ahli Doha
1–1
D
1.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al-Rayyan SC and Al-Arabi SC.
What is the prediction for Al-Rayyan SC vs Al-Arabi SC?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Al-Rayyan SC vs Al-Arabi SC?
On our numbers Al-Rayyan SC have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Al-Arabi SC 24%.
How many goals will there be in Al-Rayyan SC vs Al-Arabi SC?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al-Rayyan SC vs Al-Arabi SC?
Our predicted score is Al-Rayyan SC 2–1 Al-Arabi SC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Al-Rayyan SC vs Al-Arabi SC?
Al-Rayyan SC vs Al-Arabi SC (Stars League) kicks off on Monday 27 April 2026 at 15:15 (West Africa Time) at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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