Al Sadd 2-3 Al-Duhail SC: result and AI prediction

Al Sadd – Al-Duhail SC, Stars League, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 03:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium

Al Sadd is #2 in the table (12 pts) and Al-Duhail SC #4 (9 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Al-Duhail SC is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Al Sadd averages 4.2 goals per match this season. Al-Duhail SC has kept 2 clean sheets in 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Al Sadd 3, draws 2, Al-Duhail SC 1.

Al Sadd

Final score2 - 3

Al-Duhail SC

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 2-3Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Al Sadd host a major league derby with an immediate response required after their last league setback. Al Duhail arrive in stronger recent all-competition momentum and with the confidence of a commanding latest league display. The home side’s early intensity against Al Duhail’s midfield composure, especially Verratti’s ability to escape pressure, is the central tactical contest. This is also a direct early statement fixture near the top of the table, so discipline in transitions should matter as much as attacking quality.

Head-to-head analysis

This is a meaningful rivalry, and Al Sadd have held the stronger recent head-to-head edge, including successive league and cup wins over Al Duhail. The meetings have still produced sharply contrasting game states, from tight shutouts to open, high-scoring contests, reinforcing the importance of the first goal.

Form (last 5)

Al SaddLeague position #2 · 12 ptsW W L

Al-Duhail SCLeague position #4 · 9 ptsD D W

Al Sadd vs Al-Duhail SC stats

	Al Sadd	Al-Duhail SC
Played	5	5
Goals scored	21	9
Goals conceded	10	3
Clean sheets	0	2

Last meetings

2026-05-05Al-Duhail SC 1-4 Al Sadd
2026-02-26Al-Duhail SC 1-3 Al Sadd
2025-09-25Al Sadd 0-0 Al-Duhail SC
2025-05-10Al Sadd 2-2 Al-Duhail SC
2025-02-22Al Sadd 2-0 Al-Duhail SC
2024-09-21Al-Duhail SC 5-1 Al Sadd