Match Report
23 points for Al Markhiya (3rd), 29 for Lusail City (1st): a 6-point gap. Al Markhiya's recent output lagged their position: 7th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Al Markhiya 1.71 scored and 1.29 conceded per game, Lusail City 2 and 1, with the league averaging 1.51.
Al Markhiya's winless run stood at 6.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Al Markhiya have 3 wins to Lusail City's 1, with 1 draw, at 2.4 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 20% of the wins in this fixture. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 60%.
Al Janoub Stadium, capacity 300, hosted the game. Lusail City led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 0-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Lusail City: 2 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Al Markhiya 45% · Lusail City 55% · Total shots: 7-10 · On target: 2-4 · Corners: 3-4