Al Sadd vs Al Shamal: result and our prediction
Al Sadd host Al Shamal in the Stars League (round 8) on Friday 30 October 2026. Al Sadd are #492 in our world ranking and have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5; Al Shamal are #933 and have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5. On paper that's a big gap - 441 places - in Al Sadd's favour.
Our prediction
Our model makes Al Sadd the favourites at 52%, with a draw at 25% and Al Shamal at 23%.
Rating: 1091
Chance to win: 52%
Last 5: WDWLL
Rating: 979
Chance to win: 23%
Last 5: LWLDD
Who will win Al Sadd vs Al Shamal?
Al Sadd are #492 and Al Shamal #933 in our world ranking of every senior club. Based on the two clubs' ratings and home advantage, the most likely result is Al Sadd (52%). More from the Stars League.
Head to head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | Al Sadd v Al Shamal | 4-1 |
| 2026-05-01 | Al Shamal v Al Sadd | 4-6 |
| 2026-04-27 | Al Sadd v Al Shamal | 3-2 |
| 2025-12-29 | Al Shamal v Al Sadd | 0-3 |
Al Sadd have won the last 4 meetings.
Stars League table
| # | Club | P | Pts | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Sadd | 8 | 18 | #492 |
| 2 | Al-Rayyan SC | 7 | 17 | #412 |
| 3 | Al-Duhail SC | 7 | 15 | #537 |
| 4 | Al-Arabi SC | 7 | 12 | #865 |
| 5 | Al Wakrah | 7 | 11 | #954 |
| 6 | Al Ahli Doha | 8 | 11 | #1225 |
| 7 | Al-Gharafa | 8 | 9 | #1317 |
| 8 | Al Shamal | 8 | 9 | #933 |
| 9 | Al Shahaniya | 8 | 7 | #1655 |
| 10 | Lusail City | 7 | 6 | #1323 |
How this is worked out
Every senior result from every country feeds one Elo rating system, so every club in the world sits on the same scale. Before each match the two ratings, adjusted for home advantage, give the chances of a home win, a draw and an away win. See the full world ranking and every match today.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al Sadd | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 18 |
| 2 |  Al-Rayyan SC | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 17 |
| 3 |  Al-Duhail SC | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 15 |
| 4 |  Al-Arabi SC | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 12 |
| 5 |  Al Wakrah | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 6 |  Al Ahli Doha | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| 7 |  Al-Gharafa | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Al Shamal | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| 9 |  Al Shahaniya | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -12 | 7 |
| 10 |  Lusail City | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 |  Qatar SC | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -9 | 6 |
| 12 |  Al-Sailiya | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -18 | 1 |