Two points separate Al-Arabi and Al Ahli in Doha

A small gap, meaningful stakes

Fourth-placed Al-Arabi SC have 13 points, with Al Ahli Doha just behind in fifth on 11 after eight matches apiece. The two-point gap makes this a direct contest between close neighbours in the Stars League standings, with Al-Arabi also holding the stronger goal difference: +8 to Al Ahli’s -1.

Al-Arabi’s home record is a notable wrinkle. They have drawn all three of their league matches at home, scoring twice and conceding twice. Al Ahli, meanwhile, have taken one win, one draw and two defeats in four away matches, conceding nine goals.

Recent results point to different rhythms

Al-Arabi have two wins, two draws and a defeat in their last five league matches, scoring 11 and conceding five. Their most recent league outing ended in a draw. Overall, they have three wins, four draws and one defeat from eight matches, with 16 goals scored and eight conceded.

Al Ahli’s last five have brought two wins, a draw and two defeats, with nine goals scored and nine conceded. They come into this match after a win. Across the league campaign, they have three wins, two draws and three defeats, and have conceded 15 goals.

Al-Arabi hold the recent edge

Al-Arabi are unbeaten in the last five meetings, winning three and drawing two; Al Ahli have not won any of them. The latest encounter, in March 2026, finished 1-1 in Al Ahli’s favour as the home side on the day. Three of those five meetings featured two goals or fewer, although Al-Arabi also recorded a 4-2 win in February 2025.

Players to watch: the attacking output

Al-Arabi’s 11 goals across their last five league matches make their recent scoring a key factor, particularly against an Al Ahli side that has conceded nine in its four away league games. Al Ahli have also scored nine times in their last five, so their threat remains relevant despite the defensive record on the road.

Our prediction

Al-Arabi’s stronger recent goal difference and unbeaten run in this matchup give them the edge, though their three home league games have all ended level. Al Ahli’s away defensive record could offer the hosts opportunities, but the visitors have also shown they can score.

Al-Arabi SC 2-1 Al Ahli Doha