Match

Al-Markhiya vs Al Kharaitiyat: prediction and stats

Second DivisionRegular Season - 11Kick-off on January 2, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium (Al-Wakrah Stadium), Al-Wakra

Al-MarkhiyaAl Kharaitiyat

The Footlab model makes Al-Markhiya the favourite at 42%, against 28% for a draw and 30% for Al Kharaitiyat. 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-Markhiya vs Al Kharaitiyat?

A very open match: only 55 Elo points separate Al-Markhiya (1,661) and Al Kharaitiyat (1,606).

Al-Markhiya win42 %
Draw28 %
Al Kharaitiyat win30 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Al-Markhiya have 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats; Al Kharaitiyat have 6, 4 and 5.

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

Al-Markhiya
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Al-Khor(away)3-0Second Division
Apr 30, 2026Al-Khor(away)3-0Second Division
Apr 25, 2026Lusail City(home)0-2Second Division
Apr 12, 2026Al Waab(away)1-1Second Division
Apr 5, 2026Muaither SC(home)3-4Second Division
Al Kharaitiyat
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Al Shamal II(away)0-0Second Division
May 8, 2026Al Shahaniya(away)0-3Stars League
Apr 30, 2026Al Waab(home)0-1Second Division
Apr 25, 2026Muaither SC(away)2-1Second Division
Apr 12, 2026Al-Khor(home)2-2Second Division

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Al-Markhiya win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 Al Kharaitiyat win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 14, 2026Al Kharaitiyat 0-0 Al-MarkhiyaSecond Division
Sep 17, 2025Al-Markhiya 2-1 Al KharaitiyatSecond Division
Feb 20, 2025Al Kharaitiyat 2-2 Al-MarkhiyaSecond Division
Oct 24, 2024Al-Markhiya 0-0 Al KharaitiyatSecond Division
Apr 5, 2022Al-Markhiya 1-2 Al KharaitiyatQFA Cup
Feb 7, 2022Al Kharaitiyat 0-2 Al-MarkhiyaSecond Division

Last archived meeting: Al Kharaitiyat vs Al-Markhiya on Mar 14, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Al-Markhiya score 1.5 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Al Kharaitiyat score 1.3 and concede 1.1. 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-Markhiya1.51.3410/1510/15
Al Kharaitiyat1.31.165/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Al-Markhiya sit 1st in Second Division (3 points from 1 matches) and Al Kharaitiyat sit 8th (1 points from 1 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Al-Markhiya1100303
8Al Kharaitiyat1010001

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-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-Markhiya vs Al Kharaitiyat?
The Footlab model makes Al-Markhiya the favourite at 42%, against 28% for a draw and 30% for Al Kharaitiyat.
Where and when is Al-Markhiya vs Al Kharaitiyat played?
Al-Markhiya vs Al Kharaitiyat is played on January 2, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium (Al-Wakrah Stadium), 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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