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Al-Gharafa B vs Al Shamal II: prediction and stats

Second DivisionRegular Season - 10Kick-off on December 20, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)

Al-Gharafa BAl Shamal II

The Footlab model makes Al-Gharafa B the favourite at 37%, against 28% for a draw and 35% for Al Shamal II. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Al-Gharafa B vs Al Shamal II?

A very open match: only 31 Elo points separate Al-Gharafa B (1,490) and Al Shamal II (1,520).

Al-Gharafa B win37 %
Draw28 %
Al Shamal II win35 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Al-Gharafa B have 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 defeats; Al Shamal II have 3, 4 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Al-Gharafa B
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Al Bidda SC(away)1-1Second Division
Apr 3, 2017Al-Markhiya(home)1-6Second Division
Mar 8, 2017Umm Salal B(home)10-1Second Division
Mar 5, 2017El Jaish SC B(home)2-1Second Division
Feb 12, 2017Al Shahaniya II(home)1-5Second Division
Al Shamal II
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Al Kharaitiyat(home)0-0Second Division
Apr 17, 2015Al Sailiya B(home)3-1Second Division
Apr 13, 2015Umm Salal B(away)0-0Second Division
Mar 31, 2015Al Arabi SC B(home)0-0Second Division
Mar 27, 2015Al Khor B(away)2-2Second Division

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 1 meetings: 1 Al-Gharafa B win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Al Shamal II win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 7, 2015Al-Gharafa B 4-0 Al Shamal IISecond Division

Last archived meeting: Al-Gharafa B vs Al Shamal II on Mar 7, 2015

How many goals should we expect?

Al-Gharafa B score 2.3 and concede 3.1 goals per match over their last 15; Al Shamal II score 0.8 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 48% probability of over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Al-Gharafa B2.33.1013/1514/15
Al Shamal II0.82.356/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Al-Gharafa B sit 5th in Second Division (1 points from 1 matches) and Al Shamal II sit 9th (1 points from 1 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5Al-Gharafa B1010111
9Al Shamal II1010001

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

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How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Al-Gharafa B vs Al Shamal II?
The Footlab model makes Al-Gharafa B the favourite at 37%, against 28% for a draw and 35% for Al Shamal II.
Where and when is Al-Gharafa B vs Al Shamal II played?
Al-Gharafa B vs Al Shamal II is played on December 20, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC), in the Second Division.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 48% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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