Al Rayyan face Al Shamal in Round 3, Group B of the 2022-2023 season Ooredoo Cup on Sunday, 2nd October. The kick-off is at 19.15 at the Qatar University Stadium 4.

Both teams have one point each so far.

Al Rayyan suffered a 3-4 loss to Al Gharafa in the first round and had a 1-1 draw result in the second round against Al Markhiya.

Al Shamal lost to Al Arabi 1-0 in their opening match and in the scored round had a 0-0 draw against Al Gharafa.

Al Rayyan coach Nicolas Cordova will need to address both issues - of team's good standing in the Ooredoo Cup and return to good form and fitness ahead of the resumption of QNB Stars League.

Al Shamal had defeated Al Rayyan 1-0 in Week 1 of the league championship this season and that should act as motivation when they take on the rivals once again.

Al Shamal coach Hisham Zahid is looking forward to his first victory in the Ooredoo Cup and his second over Al Rayyan this season.

The match is expected to be full of excitement and rivalry.