Al-Duhail’s winning run faces an Al-Gharafa test

A nine-point gap to bridge

Al-Duhail SC have won four league matches in a row and remain unbeaten after eight games, making their trip to Al-Gharafa a test of whether their winning run can continue. They sit third in the Stars League with 18 points, six places and nine points above ninth-placed Al-Gharafa.

The hosts have nine points from eight matches, with a goal difference of -3. Al-Duhail have a +11 goal difference and have scored 18 goals, compared with Al-Gharafa’s 10. The standings give the visitors a clear advantage, but Al-Gharafa have put together a three-match unbeaten run.

Al-Duhail’s attack in form

Al-Duhail’s four straight league wins have helped them build an unbeaten start of five wins and three draws. They have scored 14 goals in their last five league matches, while conceding five, and have scored eight goals in three away league games.

Al-Gharafa’s recent record is steadier than their league position might suggest: they have a win, three draws and a defeat in their last five, scoring six and conceding five. At home, they have two wins, three draws and one defeat from six matches, with three clean sheets.

Recent meetings favour Al-Duhail

Al-Duhail have won three of the last five meetings across competitions, while Al-Gharafa have one win and there has been one draw. The latest encounter, in April 2026 in the Stars League, ended 3-2 to Al-Duhail. Three of those five meetings featured two goals or fewer, so the recent history also includes tighter contests.

Al-Duhail’s scoring threat

Al-Duhail’s 14 goals across their last five league matches make their attack the central concern for Al-Gharafa. The visitors have also conceded only seven goals in eight league games, giving them a strong balance between scoring and defending.

Al-Gharafa will look to make home advantage count: they have conceded six goals in six league matches at home and kept three clean sheets there. Their recent unbeaten run offers a platform, but containing an opponent that has scored freely will be key.

Our prediction

Al-Duhail’s four-match winning streak, stronger league position and recent scoring form point towards the visitors edging a competitive game. Al-Gharafa’s home record should keep them involved, but PreviaXI’s model favours Al-Duhail.

Al-Gharafa 1-2 Al-Duhail SC