Al-Gharafa lineup @ Al Wakrah

Al-Gharafa's expected lineup at Al Wakrah, Thu 8 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 3 matches): Ababacar (2); Al Oui (3), Hyun-Soo (3), Sano (3), Surag (2); Fadlalla (3), Díaz (3), Sassi (3); Magri (3), Brahimi (2), Coman (1). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Al-Hilal Saudi FC match on 15 Sep.

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  • MANAGERPedro Martins appointed manager5 Sep
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Al-Gharafa predicted lineup vs Al Wakrah

MOST USED XI

Al-Gharafa's expected lineup away at Al Wakrah in the Stars League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches: Ababacar in goal, a back four of Al Oui, Hyun-Soo, Sano and Surag, and Magri, Brahimi and Coman further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 2 of the last 3 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 33% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 3 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Al-Gharafa, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Head Coach
Pedro Martins
Since Sept 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 2 of last 3
4-2-3-1
67%
3-4-2-1
33%

Most Common Al-Gharafa Starting XI

Based on 3 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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  • OOunasfrom Al ShamalFree agentSEP '26
  • MMagrifrom ToulouseFree agentAUG '26
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  • NNanifrom Al-SailiyaLoan returnJUN '26
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Al-Gharafa

What is Al-Gharafa's expected lineup?
Al-Gharafa's expected lineup away at Al Wakrah in the Stars League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches: Ababacar in goal, a back four of Al Oui, Hyun-Soo, Sano and Surag, and Magri, Brahimi and Coman further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Ababacar, Al Oui, Hyun-Soo, Sano, Surag, Fadlalla, Díaz, Sassi, Magri, Brahimi, Coman.
Who started Al-Gharafa's last match?
Al-Gharafa's starting XI on 15 Sept 2026 in the AFC Champions League Elite (3-4-2-1): A. Kone, Ayoub Al Oui, Jang Hyun-Soo, S. Sano, Abdulrahman Faiz Al Rashidi, F. Díaz, F. Sassi, Saifeldeen Hassan Fadlalla, I. Bennacer, A. Ounas, F. Magri.
What was Al-Gharafa's last result?
Al-Gharafa lost to Al-Hilal Saudi FC 1–2 on 15 Sept 2026.
When did Al-Gharafa last win?
Al-Gharafa last won on 21 Aug 2026, beating Al Shahaniya 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Al-Gharafa?
Y. Brahimi has taken the most penalties for Al-Gharafa in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 of 5.
Who has made the most starts for Al-Gharafa this season?
F. Sassi leads with 3 starts for Al-Gharafa across all competitions this season.
What formation does Al-Gharafa use most often?
Al-Gharafa have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their 3 matches this season.
Which Al-Gharafa defender has started the most this season?
Jang Hyun-Soo has made the most starts as defender for Al-Gharafa this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Al-Gharafa midfielder has started the most this season?
F. Sassi has made the most starts as midfielder for Al-Gharafa this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Al-Gharafa forward has started the most this season?
F. Magri has made the most starts as forward for Al-Gharafa this season, starting 3 matches.
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