What to expect
We expect about 2.7 goals from Al-Sadd and 1.3 from Al-Gharafa, so Al-Sadd come out ahead by a clear distance rather than a nose. Put together, that is around 4.0 goals in the game, and a match we expect to open up at both ends.
Al-Sadd come into this on two straight wins. Al-Gharafa come into this on two straight defeats. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.
Our pick: Al-Sadd to win. Al-Sadd are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 2.7-1.3), and we make them about 66% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.
We put the chance of that landing at about 65 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.53, which works out at about 65 out of 100. The two sit close together, so this is a lean rather than a standout price.
