Our Al Gharafa vs Al Shorta SC Prediction: 3-1
Al Gharafa vs Al Shorta SC in the AFC Champions League Elite is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Monday September 29, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key Al Gharafa vs Al Shorta SC stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Al Gharafa's Last Match – Al-Rayyan SC vs Al Gharafa
Al Gharafa will hope to extend their good run following a 3-2 Qatar Stars League win against Al-Rayyan SC on September 25. In that match, Al Gharafa controlled 33% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  Al-Rayyan SC  | 67% | 0 (7) | 2.66 | 62 | 
  Al Gharafa  | 33% | 0 (5) | 1.66 | 16 | 
Al Shorta SC's Last Match – Al Shorta SC vs Newroz SC
Al Shorta SC must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-2 Iraq Stars League victory over Newroz SC in their last outing. In that match, Al Shorta SC recorded 64% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  Al Shorta SC  | 64% | 0 (7) | - | 109 | 
 Newroz SC   | 36% | 0 (5) | - | 42 | 
Al Gharafa vs Al Shorta SC Stats
Key Stats
| Al Gharafa | Al Shorta SC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 0.65 | 
| 1.51 | Defence Strength | 1.71 | 
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 2.2 | 
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 | 
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 | 
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 | 
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 | 
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 | 
| 2 | Average Scored | 2.2 | 
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Al Gharafa are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Al Shorta SC average 2.2 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
 Al Gharafa 20-19
 Al Shorta SC 22-9
What are the odds for this match?
Al Gharafa to win: @1.48
Draw: @3.9
Al Shorta SC to win: @5.75



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