Al Wakrah face Al Ahli in Round 9 (Group A) of the 2021-2022 season Ooredoo Cup. The kick-off is at 18:10 at the Al Khor Stadium on Thursday.

Al Wakrah are topping the group with 15 points from seven matches (five victories and two defeats). The Blue Wave, under the tutelage of Marquez Lopez, have a goal difference of +10 (18 goals for and eight against).

Al Wakrah, who lost 1-2 to Al Rayyan in Round 8, have the most number of victories across both groups in this season’s tournament featuring 10 teams.

Al Ahli, on the other hand, are lying at the bottom of the group table with six points from as many games (one victory, three draws and two defeats).

The Brigadiers have a goal difference of -2 (seven goals for and nine against).