Match Report
Al-Ahli Doha (9th, 26 pts) visited Al Rayyan (2nd, 38 pts) with 12 points between them. Al-Ahli Doha's recent output outran their position: 2nd on form over five rounds, 9th in the table. Against a league average of 1.66 goals per team per game, Al Rayyan ran at 2.09 scored and 1.45 conceded, Al-Ahli Doha at 1.55 and 1.95.
Across 9 recorded meetings, Al Rayyan have 4 wins to Al-Ahli Doha's 2, with 3 draws, at 3.22 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 33% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 67% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 56%.
The match was played at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium (capacity 20,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al-Ahli Doha led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Al Rayyan: Aleksandar Mitrović (82'), Rodrigo (90') · Al-Ahli Doha: Erik Expósito (29')
Key stats
Possession: Al Rayyan 66% · Al-Ahli Doha 34% · Total shots: 18-5 · On target: 5-2 · Corners: 7-2