Al-Gharafa vs Al-Rayyan – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:2
26/02/2026 at 13:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • QSL - Round 17
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.001.59
Ball possession
41%59%
Total shots
1411
Shots on target
63
Big chances
23
Corner kicks
76
Passes
72% (219/304)81% (353/436)
Yellow cards
42
Red cards
10
Expected goals (xG)
1.001.59
xG on target (xGOT)
1.401.57
Total shots
1411
Shots on target
63
Shots off target
35
Blocked shots
53
Shots inside the box
98
Shots outside the box
53
Hit the woodwork
20
Big chances
23
Corner kicks
76
Touches in opposition box
1921
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
12
Free kicks
1619
Passes
72% (219/304)81% (353/436)
Long passes
46% (33/72)39% (22/56)
Passes in final third
54% (50/92)58% (45/77)
Crosses
50% (8/16)30% (7/23)
Expected assists (xA)
0.550.83
Throw ins
1727
Fouls
1916
Tackles
71% (15/21)75% (15/20)
Duels won
6869
Clearances
3024
Interceptions
96
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
12
Goalkeeper saves
13
xGOT faced
1.571.40
Goals prevented
-0.43-1.60

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 4', 0 - 1, Rodrigo , Mitrovic A. (A),
  • 30', Rodrigo 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (3 - 1)
  • 50', Sassi F. 🟨,
  • 57', 1 - 1, Sassi F. ,
  • 61', 2 - 1, Surag A. , Joselu (A),
  • 68', Ahmed H. , Saleh M. ,
  • 68', Amaro A. , Tiago Silva ,
  • 68', Hatem A. , Surag M. ,
  • 71', N'Diaye K. 🟨,
  • 81', Diaz F. , Normann M. ,
  • 82', Yousif A. , Alaaeldin A. ,
  • 84', 3 - 1, Joselu , Surag A. (A),
  • 88', Surag M. 🟨,
  • 90+1', 3 - 2, Roger Guedes (Penalty Awarded),
  • 90+2', Traore D. , Hamed J. ,
  • 90+2', Djalo A. , Coman F. ,
  • 90+2', Al Minhali A. , Ali ,
  • 90+8', Fadlalla S. 🟨,
  • 90+12', Fadlalla S. 🟥,
  • 90+12', Sano S. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Al-Gharafa
21.8%
Draw
21.6%
Al-Rayyan
56.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
30.5% 23.3% 46.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

29.5% 22.5% 47.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Al-Gharafa has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-8.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Al-Gharafa's form might have worsened.
  • Al-Rayyan has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+10.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Al-Rayyan's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Al-Gharafa than the current prediction. (+7.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Al-Gharafa, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Al-Rayyan than the current prediction. (-8.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Al-Rayyan, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Al-Gharafa - Al-Rayyan Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    4.24
    (3)
    4.29
    (3.92)
    1.64
    (1.98)
    8%
    (9.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.25
    What is the prediction for Al-Gharafa - Al-Rayyan?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Al-Rayyan will win (11 of 12 users predict this - 91.67%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 76.03%100%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Al-Rayyan will win (3 of 4 users predict this - 75%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AFC Champions League 2 and 4).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Al-Gharafa won 3.
    • Recent form of Al-Gharafa has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Al-Rayyan is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • In this match, Al-Rayyan is the team to beat.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Al-Gharafa won 11 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 41:35. (average 2.1:1.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Al-Gharafa won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 23:18. (average 2.6:2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Al-Gharafa - Al-Rayyan were as follows:
    25.09.2025 Al-Rayyan - Al-Gharafa 2:3
    24.05.2025 Al-Rayyan - Al-Gharafa 1:2
    29.01.2025 Al-Rayyan - Al-Gharafa 2:2
    23.08.2024 Al-Gharafa - Al-Rayyan 2:1
    01.05.2024 Al-Rayyan - Al-Gharafa 2:1
    Latest results of Al-Gharafa
    Latest results of Al-Rayyan
    22.02.2026 Al-Rayyan - Al-Ahli Doha 2:1
    18.02.2026 Al-Rayyan - Al-Nahda 3:1
    14.02.2026 Al-Rayyan - Al-Khor 2:0
    06.02.2026 Qatar SC - Al-Rayyan 3:3
    Qatar QSL Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Al-Sadd17122346:192738
    2Al-Gharafa17111529:23634
    3Shamal1694329:181131
    4Al Rayyan1784535:28728
    5Qatar SC1673627:26124
    6Al Arabi1673630:32-224
    7Al Wakra1765625:26-123
    8Al-Duhail1756627:21621
    9Umm-Salal17511129:45-1616
    10Al Sailiya1643916:23-715
    11Al Ahli Doha17501222:37-1515
    12Al-Shahaniya17421115:32-1714

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