Al Sadd 4-1 Al-Gharafa: result and AI prediction

Al Sadd – Al-Gharafa, Stars League, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 05:15 PM (GMT). Venue: Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium

Al Sadd is #2 in the table (6 pts) and Al-Gharafa #8 (3 pts). Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Al Sadd 3, draws 2, Al-Gharafa 1. Their last meeting, on September 1, 2026, ended Al Sadd 2-1 Al-Gharafa.

Al Sadd

Final score4 - 1

Al-Gharafa

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 4-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Al Sadd enter the rematch with momentum, home advantage and a strong early-season attacking rhythm. Al Gharafa have enough attacking quality to make the contest open, but their recent defensive errors against this opponent are the central warning sign. The short turnaround from the Qatar Cup adds a tactical chess match: Al Sadd want to reproduce their pressure, while Al Gharafa must show a sharper defensive response. Expect the home side to establish the initiative, with the visitors’ transition threat deciding whether the match remains close.

Head-to-head analysis

This is a volatile matchup rather than a one-sided rivalry: Al Sadd have won several recent league meetings, but Al Gharafa’s Emir Cup victory shows they can punish an open contest. Goals at both ends have been a recurring feature of the recent series, including the cup meeting earlier this week.

Form (last 5)

Al SaddLeague position #2 · 6 ptsW W

Al-GharafaLeague position #8 · 3 ptsW L

Al Sadd vs Al-Gharafa stats

	Al Sadd	Al-Gharafa
Played	2	2
Goals scored	9	3
Goals conceded	3	4
Clean sheets	0	0

Last meetings

2026-09-01Al Sadd 2-1 Al-Gharafa
2026-05-09Al-Gharafa 4-1 Al Sadd
2026-01-31Al-Gharafa 1-3 Al Sadd
2025-09-01Al-Gharafa 3-3 Al Sadd
2025-08-28Al Sadd 2-0 Al-Gharafa
2025-05-14Al-Gharafa 2-2 Al Sadd