Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓50% · @1.83
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · @1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–0 ✗8% · fair 12.13
Al-Markhiya vs Al Waab: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 5 November the Second Division brings Al-Markhiya against Al Waab at Grand Hamad Stadium. Kick-off: 15:15 WAT. In the table, Al-Markhiya are 1st, leading the league, on 16 points after 6 matches; Al Waab are 8th (lower half) with 7.
Current form
Al-Markhiya, last 5: DWDLW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Qatar U23, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Al Waab, last 5: LLDWD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Al Kharaitiyat, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Al-Markhiya, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.3 for Al Waab.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al-Markhiya 1.9 xG, Al Waab 0.7 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 50%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al-Markhiya 66%, draw 19%, Al Waab 15%.
GG/NG: NG (50%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (70%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al-Markhiya 1–0 Al Waab. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al-Markhiya66%fair 1.51 · @1.41
Draw19%fair 5.24 · @3.95
Al Waab15%fair 6.78 · @6.81
2.57Expected goals
1.86Al-Markhiya xG
0.71Al Waab xG
50%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
2–013%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Al-Markhiya 1.9 – 0.7 Al Waab 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-Markhiya to win✓
66%
1.51
1.41
Double chance
Al-Markhiya or draw✓
85%
1.17
1.03
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
50%
2.00
1.83
Draw no bet
Al-Markhiya (draw no bet)✓
82%
1.22
–
Asian handicap
Al-Markhiya -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.54
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.34
1.19
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.97
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.36
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
1.11
First team to score
Al-Markhiya to score first✓
67%
1.49
–
Half-time result
Al-Markhiya ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al-Markhiya / FT Al-Markhiya✗
41%
2.43
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–0✗
8%
12.13
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Recent results
Al-Markhiya – last 6
DWDLWW
28 Oct
@ Qatar U23
2–2
D
14 Oct
@ Al Shamal II
3–1
W
29 Sep
vs Al Ahli Doha
1–1
D
21 Sep
@ Lusail City
0–1
L
6 Sep
@ Al Rayyan SC B
2–0
W
30 Aug
@ Al-Gharafa B
3–0
W
1.8Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Al Waab – last 6
LLDWDW
29 Oct
vs Al Kharaitiyat
0–1
L
14 Oct
vs UMM Salal
0–1
L
29 Sep
vs Lusail City
1–1
D
22 Sep
@ Al Mesaimeer
1–0
W
6 Sep
vs Qatar U23
1–1
D
31 Aug
@ Al Shamal II
2–0
W
0.8Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al-Markhiya and Al Waab.
What is the prediction for Al-Markhiya vs Al Waab?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Al-Markhiya vs Al Waab?
On our numbers Al-Markhiya have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Al Waab 15%.
How many goals will there be in Al-Markhiya vs Al Waab?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al-Markhiya vs Al Waab?
Our predicted score is Al-Markhiya 1–0 Al Waab, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Al-Markhiya vs Al Waab?
Al-Markhiya vs Al Waab (Second Division) kicks off on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 15:15 (West Africa Time) at Grand 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.
