Al-Rayyan SC vs Lusail City: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 20 August the Stars League brings Al-Rayyan SC against Lusail City at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Kick-off: 17:30 WAT. In the table, Al-Rayyan SC are 1st, leading the league, on 21 points after 9 matches; Lusail City are 5th (upper half) with 12.
Current form
Al-Rayyan SC, last 5: LDLWW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Leganes, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Lusail City, last 4: LLLD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Den Bosch, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Al-Rayyan SC, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.3 for Lusail City.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al-Rayyan SC 2.6 xG, Lusail City 1.0 xG – a total near 3.6. That is an open game on paper: 69% for three or more goals, 59% 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 70%, draw 22%, Lusail City 9%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Al-Rayyan SC to win (70%, odds 1.27). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al-Rayyan SC 2–0 Lusail City. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al-Rayyan SC70%fair 1.43 · @1.27
Draw22%fair 4.64 · @5.30
Lusail City9%fair 11.64 · @8.70
3.56Expected goals
2.60Al-Rayyan SC xG
0.95Lusail City xG
59%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–010%
2–19%
3–08%
3–18%
1–07%
1–17%
From our goals model: Al-Rayyan SC 2.6 – 1.0 Lusail City 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✓
70%
1.43
1.27
Double chance
Al-Rayyan SC or draw✓
91%
1.09
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.69
1.57
Draw no bet
Al-Rayyan SC (draw no bet)✓
89%
1.12
–
Asian handicap
Al-Rayyan SC -1 (Asian handicap)
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
86%
1.16
1.10
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
1.35
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.97
1.90
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
70%
1.44
1.38
First team to score
Al-Rayyan SC to score first✓
71%
1.41
–
Half-time result
Al-Rayyan SC ahead at half-time✓
54%
1.84
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al-Rayyan SC / FT Al-Rayyan SC✓
50%
2.02
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.85
–
Recent results
Al-Rayyan SC – last 6
LDLWWW
4 Aug
@ Leganes
1–2
L
19 Jul
@ Rochdale
3–3
D
1 May
vs Al Wakrah
0–3
L
27 Apr
vs Al-Arabi SC
4–0
W
23 Apr
@ Al Shabab
3–0
W
15 Apr
vs Muaither SC
2–0
W
2.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Lusail City – last 4
LLLD
24 Jul
@ Den Bosch
1–2
L
18 Jul
@ Dordrecht
0–5
L
30 Apr
vs Al Bidda SC
1–2
L
5 Apr
vs Al Kharaitiyat
1–1
D
0.8Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
75%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al-Rayyan SC and Lusail City.
What is the prediction for Al-Rayyan SC vs Lusail City?
Our pick is Al-Rayyan SC to win with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.27.
Who will win Al-Rayyan SC vs Lusail City?
On our numbers Al-Rayyan SC have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Lusail City 9%.
How many goals will there be in Al-Rayyan SC vs Lusail City?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al-Rayyan SC vs Lusail City?
Our predicted score is Al-Rayyan SC 2–0 Lusail City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Al-Rayyan SC vs Lusail City?
Al-Rayyan SC vs Lusail City (Stars League) kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 17:30 (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.
