Al Sadd vs Al Shamal: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Al Sadd welcome Al Shamal to Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium for a Stars League fixture on Friday 30 October (17:30 WAT). In the table, Al Sadd are 3rd, among the top four, on 18 points after 9 matches; Al Shamal are 6th (upper half) with 12.
Current form
Al Sadd, last 5: DWLLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Al-Qadisiyah FC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Al Shamal, last 5: WLDDL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Al-Hilal Saudi FC, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Al Shamal, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.7 for Al Sadd.
Head to head
When they last met (1 May 2026) it ended Al Shamal 4–6 Al Sadd. The last 2 head-to-heads: Al Sadd 2 wins, Al Shamal 0, draws 0. Those games averaged 7.5 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Sadd 3.1 xG, Al Shamal 1.6 xG – a total near 4.6. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 84% and GG at 68%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Sadd 65%, draw 19%, Al Shamal 16%.
Lower-risk option: Al Sadd or draw (84%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Sadd 3–1 Al Shamal. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Sadd65%fair 1.53 · @1.44
Draw19%fair 5.26 · @4.40
Al Shamal16%fair 6.36 · @5.00
4.64Expected goals
3.05Al Sadd xG
1.59Al Shamal xG
68%Both score
84%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
3–17%
2–17%
3–26%
2–26%
4–16%
1–15%
From our goals model: Al Sadd 3.1 – 1.6 Al Shamal expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Al Sadd vs Al Shamal?
On our numbers Al Sadd have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Al Shamal 16%.
How many goals will there be in Al Sadd vs Al Shamal?
We expect about 4.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 84% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Sadd vs Al Shamal?
Our predicted score is Al Sadd 3–1 Al Shamal, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.6 goals in total.
When is Al Sadd vs Al Shamal?
Al Sadd vs Al Shamal (Stars League) kicks off on Friday 30 October 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.
