Value bet: Al Shamal to win @ 2.18 – our chance 51% vs 46% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultAl Shamal to win ✗51% · @2.18
Double chanceEither team to win ✗80% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓69% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.24
Al Shamal vs Al Wakrah: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Al Wakrah travel to face Al Shamal on Thursday 10 September in the Stars League, with Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, Al Shamal are 6th, upper half, on 12 points after 9 matches; Al Wakrah are 8th (lower half) with 11. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Al Shamal, last 5: WDWDL Their latest outing: 4–2 win over Al Shahaniya, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 3.0 goals per game.
Al Wakrah, last 5: LLDLL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Lusail City, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 4 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Al Shamal, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.2 for Al Wakrah.
Head to head
When they last met (12 Mar 2026) it ended Al Wakrah 0–1 Al Shamal.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Shamal 2.1 xG, Al Wakrah 1.5 xG – a total near 3.6. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 65% and GG at 69%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Shamal 51%, draw 20%, Al Wakrah 29%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.45.
Price worth noting: Al Shamal to win @2.18 – the bookmaker implies 46%, our ratings say 51%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.45). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Shamal 2–1 Al Wakrah. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Shamal51%fair 1.97 · @2.18
Draw20%fair 4.97 · @3.65
Al Wakrah29%fair 3.45 · @2.82
3.64Expected goals
2.10Al Shamal xG
1.55Al Wakrah xG
69%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–18%
2–27%
1–27%
3–16%
2–06%
From our goals model: Al Shamal 2.1 – 1.5 Al Wakrah expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Al Shamal vs Al Wakrah?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win Al Shamal vs Al Wakrah?
On our numbers Al Shamal have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Al Wakrah 29%.
How many goals will there be in Al Shamal vs Al Wakrah?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Shamal vs Al Wakrah?
Our predicted score is Al Shamal 2–1 Al Wakrah, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Al Shamal vs Al Wakrah?
Al Shamal vs Al Wakrah (Stars League) kicks off on Thursday 10 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Saoud bin Abdulrahman 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.
