Al Sadd lineup vs Al-Arabi SC

Al Sadd's expected lineup vs Al-Arabi SC, Thu 8 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 3 matches): Barsham (2); Miguel (3), Otávio (3), Khoukhi (2); Salman (3), Guilherme (2); Claudinho (3), Ali (3), Firmino (3), Afif (3), Abdurisag (2). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Esteghlal FC match on 14 Sep.

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Al Sadd predicted lineup vs Al-Arabi SC

MOST USED XI

Al Sadd's expected lineup at home to Al-Arabi SC in the Stars League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches: Barsham in goal, a back three of Miguel, Otávio and Khoukhi, and Claudinho, Ali, Firmino, Afif and Abdurisag further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 2 of the last 2 matches.
  • Based on starts across 3 official matches this season.

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

R. Lucescu, Al Sadd manager
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What is Al Sadd's expected lineup?
Al Sadd's expected lineup at home to Al-Arabi SC in the Stars League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches: Barsham in goal, a back three of Miguel, Otávio and Khoukhi, and Claudinho, Ali, Firmino, Afif and Abdurisag further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Barsham, Miguel, Otávio, Khoukhi, Salman, Guilherme, Claudinho, Ali, Firmino, Afif, Abdurisag.
Who started Al Sadd's last match?
Al Sadd's starting XI on 14 Sept 2026 in the AFC Champions League Elite: M. Barsham, Pedro Miguel, T. Salman, B. Khoukhi, Paulo Otavio, Claudinho, Guilherme, H. Ali, Roberto Firmino, A. Afif, Y. Abdurisag.
When did Al Sadd last win?
Al Sadd last won on 10 Sept 2026, beating Al-Sailiya 6–3.
Who takes penalties for Al Sadd?
Roberto Firmino has taken the most penalties for Al Sadd this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Al Sadd this season?
Roberto Firmino leads with 3 starts for Al Sadd across all competitions this season.
Which Al Sadd defender has started the most this season?
Pedro Miguel has made the most starts as defender for Al Sadd this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Al Sadd midfielder has started the most this season?
Tarek Salman has made the most starts as midfielder for Al Sadd this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Al Sadd forward has started the most this season?
Roberto Firmino has made the most starts as forward for Al Sadd this season, starting 3 matches.
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