Al Shahaniya 22%Draw 18%Al-Arabi SC 61%Expected goals 1.04 – 1.96
61%
Betarazi pick
Al-Arabi SC to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.83 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.83Odds
Picks by market
ResultAl-Arabi SC to win ✓61% · @1.83
Double chanceEither team to win ✓82% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.06
Al Shahaniya vs Al-Arabi SC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 16 October the Stars League brings Al Shahaniya against Al-Arabi SC at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. Kick-off: 17:45 WAT. In the table, Al Shahaniya are 9th, lower half, on 10 points after 9 matches; Al-Arabi SC are 4th (among the top four) with 14.
Current form
Al Shahaniya, last 5: WLWDL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Lusail City, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Al-Arabi SC, last 5: WLDWD Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Al Sadd, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Apr 2026) it ended Al Shahaniya 0–2 Al-Arabi SC. The last 2 head-to-heads: Al Shahaniya 0 wins, Al-Arabi SC 2, draws 0. Those games averaged 2.0 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Shahaniya 1.0 xG, Al-Arabi SC 2.0 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 58% and GG at 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Shahaniya 22%, draw 18%, Al-Arabi SC 61%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Al-Arabi SC to win (61%, odds 1.83 – longer than our fair 1.65, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Shahaniya 1–2 Al-Arabi SC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Shahaniya22%fair 4.58 · @3.40
Draw18%fair 5.70 · @3.70
Al-Arabi SC61%fair 1.65 · @1.83
3.00Expected goals
1.04Al Shahaniya xG
1.96Al-Arabi SC xG
61%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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1–36%
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From our goals model: Al Shahaniya 1.0 – 2.0 Al-Arabi SC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Al Shahaniya vs Al-Arabi SC?
Our pick is Al-Arabi SC to win with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.83.
Who will win Al Shahaniya vs Al-Arabi SC?
On our numbers Al Shahaniya have a 22% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Al-Arabi SC 61%.
How many goals will there be in Al Shahaniya vs Al-Arabi SC?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Shahaniya vs Al-Arabi SC?
Our predicted score is Al Shahaniya 1–2 Al-Arabi SC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Al Shahaniya vs Al-Arabi SC?
Al Shahaniya vs Al-Arabi SC (Stars League) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 17:45 (West Africa Time) at Ahmed bin Ali 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.
