Prediction Umm-Salal SC vs Al Wakrah 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the QSL Cup on 16/11/2025

Match snapshot and context

Doha’s Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium will host a game that promises fireworks on 16/11/2025 as Umm-Salal SC welcome Al Wakrah in the Group Stage of the QSL Cup. On paper the clash is a classic case of a team coming off roller-coaster results against an opponent desperately seeking consistency. Umm-Salal arrive with a mixed set of recent scores — a shocking 3-8 reverse to Al Sadd and other heavy defeats balanced by a convincing 5-0 win earlier in the window — while Al Wakrah have been grinding out draws and collecting too many goals against, standing on only two points in the group so far. Venue capacity and timing suggest a lively local crowd that could push the tempo from the first whistle.

Form, recent meetings and what the numbers say

Recent form lines paint two different stories. Umm-Salal’s group record shows three wins, a draw and a loss in five matches with a solid 14 goals scored and six conceded overall. Yet their immediate results include some high-scoring losses that hint at defensive fragility. Al Wakrah’s slate reads winless in group play — two draws and three defeats — with nine goals scored and 13 conceded. The most telling statistics point toward goals: both teams show an 80% rate for matches finishing over 2.5 goals, while Both Teams To Score (BTTS) percentages are compelling — 75% in home contexts for Umm-Salal and 60% for Al Wakrah in their home data. Shot data reinforces the attacking edge; Umm-Salal average 14 shots per match with 26 on target across their fixtures, while Al Wakrah record a respectable 12.4 shots average and 20 on target.

History gives an added layer: the most recent meeting in September ended 3-2 in favour of Al Wakrah, demonstrating this fixture has the potential to be open and goal-laden. Umm-Salal’s defensive inconsistencies combined with Al Wakrah’s tendency to concede suggest the scoreboard is likely to be busy once again.

What to expect and the betting angle

Expect an open affair where chances will come at both ends. Umm-Salal’s attacking numbers and Al Wakrah’s vulnerability at the back point toward a match with multiple goals rather than a cagey cup tie. The recent trend of high-scoring encounters and BTTS frequency makes the goals market the most attractive avenue for this fixture.

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Betting suggestion: Back the goal market — Over 2.5 goals & Both Teams To Score. The data-driven profile of both teams points to a high-probability, high-value outcome in the goals market rather than a straight 1X2 pick.