Al-Gharafa and Al Shamal face each other on Thursday 08.27.2026, at 15:15 (UK Time), in a Stars League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Al-Gharafa's home ground, the Thani bin Jassim Stadium (Al-Gharafa Stadium).
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Al-Gharafa preview
Al-Gharafa heads into the match with the following record in the Stars League: in 1 matches, Al-Gharafa Sports Club secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Cheetahs's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
Al-Gharafa has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 45 goals, of which 2 were scored in the Stars League, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Yacine Brahimi, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Yacine Brahimi has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, Al-Gharafa has conceded 1 goals in the Stars League (an average of 1 per game) and 58 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.87 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Al Shamal preview
Al Shamal comes into the game with 1 matches played so far in the Stars League. They have secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses.
Al Shamal's attack has been highly effective, scoring 38 goals during this period. Of that total, 2 were netted in the Stars League, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.65.
Al Shamal's offensive system is led by Baghdad Bounedjah, the team's top scorer this season. The algerian forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Younès Belhanda. The midfielder has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 32 goals in 23 matches, averaging 1.39 per match.
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