Al Rayyan and Al Shamal face each other on Saturday 01.17.2026, at 14:30 (UK Time), in a Stars League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Al Rayyan's home ground, the .

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Al Rayyan and Al Shamal, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Al Rayyan vs Al Shamal

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 3.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Al Rayyan vs Al Shamal to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that Al Rayyan and Al Shamal both find the back of the net.

Al Rayyan preview

Al Rayyan heads into the match with the following record in the Stars League: in 12 matches, Al Rayyan secured 7 victories, 2 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.92 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Al Rayyan's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.

Al Rayyan has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 27 goals, of which 27 were scored in the Stars League, resulting in an average of 2.25 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Roger Krug Guedes, who has found the back of the net 15 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Wesley Ribeiro Silva has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, Al Rayyan has conceded 19 goals in the Stars League (an average of 1.58 per game) and 19 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.58 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Al Shamal preview

Al Shamal comes into the game with 12 matches played so far in the Stars League. They have secured 6 victories, 3 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.75 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses.

Al Shamal's attack has been highly effective, scoring 25 goals during this period. Of that total, 25 were netted in the Stars League, with an average of 2.08 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.08.

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 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Mohamed Rafik Omar. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 1.42 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 17 goals in 12 matches, averaging 1.42 per match.

Head to head: Al Rayyan vs Al Shamal

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Al Rayyan

Qatar - Stars League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W W L

1.92

Home L D W W

1.75

Away W D W W L

2

Away Team

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Al Shamal

Qatar - Stars League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L W D W

1.75

Home L W D D W

2

Away L W L D W

1.4

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Published on 17 January 2026, at 11:50 Last updated on 17 January 2026, at 11:50
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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