Match snapshot and mood in Doha
The Stars League returns to Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium on 06/02/2026 with Qatar SC hosting Al Rayyan in Round 15, and the tension is tangible. Qatar SC sit seventh after 14 games, a side that has shown flashes of attacking verve — 20 goals scored but also 20 conceded — and a mixed run of results that leaves them precariously balanced. Al Rayyan arrive in better league shape, sitting fourth with 24 points and a superior attacking return (28 goals). The venue in Doha, with a compact 15,300 capacity, promises an energetic atmosphere; home advantage could matter, but the numbers suggest Al Rayyan are favorites to take the points.
Form, figures and recent meetings
Qatar SC’s recent fixtures present a team that can win convincingly — three victories in their last five competitive results include a 3-1 away triumph over Al-Ahli Doha — yet inconsistency bites hard: their overall record reads six wins, two draws and six defeats, with the most recent formline showing too many low moments. Al Rayyan, in contrast, have been steadier; their last outing produced a 1-1 draw with Al Duhail and the broader sequence shows more wins and fewer defeats. Statistically Al Rayyan dominate several attacking metrics: more total shots (201 vs 171), substantially more shots on target (76 vs 53) and a corners average that nearly doubles Qatar SC’s (5.71 to 3.14). Both sides have recorded three clean sheets so far, but Al Rayyan’s potency away from home — 21 goals on the road — is a clear sign of their threat.
Head-to-head history is limited but competitive: the teams drew 1-1 in their previous meeting in September 2025, underlining that while Al Rayyan may start as favorites, Qatar SC are capable of responding. In-game patterns also hint at goals: Al Rayyan’s matches have produced over 2.5 goals more often this season, and their away fixtures have a high both-teams-to-score rate.
Tactical take and market angle
Expect Al Rayyan to press high and probe the flanks; their superior shot volume and corners suggest they will ask more questions of Qatar SC’s defence. Qatar SC will want to make the stadium roar with a tight start, aiming to disrupt Al Rayyan’s rhythm and force mistakes. Given the gulf in attacking output and recent momentum, the most sensible market is the match-winner 1X2: bookmakers have made Al Rayyan the clear favourite and for good reason.
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Betting suggestion: Back Al Rayyan to win (Away) at around 1.56 — the market favours them and the underlying attacking numbers and recent form back that call.
