Gharafa vs Qatar: Week 7 Showdown Sets the Pace in Qatar Stars League

Gharafa vs Qatar and Friday's opener

The seventh round of the 2025-2026 Doha Bank Qatar Stars League runs Friday through Sunday, starting Friday evening with Shamal facing Al Wakrah. The first day also features a high‑profile top‑of‑the‑table clash between Al-Gharafa and Qatar at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium, as both sides chase precious points in a tight race.

Saturday brings Am Sūl vs Al Sadd at Al Khor Stadium and Duhail vs Al Sailiya at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium, before Sunday wraps up the round with Shahania taking on Al Rayyan at Al Khor and Al Arabi meeting Al Ahli at Thumama Stadium. The schedule promises a dense, points-packed weekend for fans and coaches alike.

Shamal vs Al Wakrah

These two teams enter the weekend on steady footing, each aiming to climb the standings. Shamal sit second with 17 points, while Wakrah sit fourth with 14, setting the stage for a tense, closely fought encounter as the title contenders apply pressure from behind and the challengers look to climb higher.

Gharafa vs Qatar

Both teams arrive with recent momentum and a fanbase eager for a statement. Gharafa sit on top with 19 points after a crucial win last round, and Qatar sit third with 17, only two points off the lead. Expect a tactical duel as coaches attempt to control tempo and seize key transitions to tilt the title race in their favor.

Am Salal vs Al Sadd

Am Salal are navigating a tough patch, currently 11th with 6 points, while Al Sadd occupy 7th with 11 points. The match could become a turning point for one side and a reality check for the other as both sides chase consistency and a needed lift up the table.

Duhail vs Al Sailiya

Duhail sit sixth with 11 points, boasting three wins, two draws, and three losses as they look to maintain a push for the top spots. Al Sailiya, stuck in 10th with 6 points, will seek an upset to arrest the slide and build confidence for upcoming fixtures.

Shahania vs Al Rayyan

Shahania face a stern test amid a tough run, sitting 12th with 4 points. Al Rayyan, sitting fifth with 13 points, will be eager to prove they can sustain pressure at the summit while hunting valuable points to climb higher in the standings.

Al Arabi vs Al Ahli

Closing the round, Al Arabi sit eighth with 10 points and Al Ahli ninth with 9 points, and both sides will look to finish the week on a high note. The clash at Thumama promises intensity and a chance to reset the momentum for both teams.

With several direct rivals within striking distance and a crowded middle of the table, this weekend’s fixtures could reshape the top of the standings and set the tone for the second half of the season.