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Gharafa host Al Wasl at the Al Bayt Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday. Both teams are tied on points in the West Region table.
Al Gharafa were thrashed 3-0 in their opening match against Iranian side Esteghlal but recovered against UAE’s Al Ain, winning 4-2. The hosts are sixth with three points as they seek to finish in the top eight to qualify for the Round of 16.
Al Fuhud made their return to the continental scene this year after missing the previous edition. They last participated in the AFC Champions League in 2022, when they failed to progress beyond the group stage. Al Gharafa are fourth in the Qatar Stars League with 11 points after seven games.
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Al Wasl, meanwhile, had a dream start to their campaign, beating Pakhtakor 1-0 away before suffering a 2-0 setback at home. With three points, they sit just below Al Gharafa in seventh spot.
Al-Imbrator won the UAE Pro League last season to earn qualification for the AFC Champions League after a five-year absence. The visitors are yet to progress beyond the group stage of the competition. They are 18th in the UAE Pro League with seven points after five matches.
Gharafa vs Al Wasl Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Al Gharafa have won twice and lost once in their last five home matches.
- The hosts have won four and lost four times in their last 10 games across competitions.
- Al Gharafa have scored 10 goals and conceded 13 in their last five matches across competitions.
- Al Wasl have won once and lost thrice in their last five road outings.
- Al Gharafa have won twice and lost twice in their last five matches, while Al Wasl have won twice and lost thrice in the same period.
- Form Guide: Al Gharafa – W-D-L-W-L; Al Wasl – W-L-L-L-W
Gharafa vs Al Wasl Prediction
Al Gharafa will take confidence from their home win against giants Al Ain ahead of their home clash with Al Wasl, who seek a return to winning ways to boost their hopes of finishing in the top eight.
Al Gharafa, though, come in as the favourites based on home advantage and momentum.
Prediction: Gharafa 2-1 Al Wasl
Gharafa vs Al Wasl Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Gharafa
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Gharafa to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Al Wasl to score - Yes
