Monday, 21st February, 2022

16:45 kick-off at Al Ahli Stadium

Al Ahli face Al Sadd in Week 19 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 16:45 at the Al Ahli Stadium on Monday, 21st February, 2022.

Al Ahli are seventh in the table with 23 points from 18 matches (five victories, as many defeats and eight draws).

The Brigadiers, coached by Montenegrin Nebojsa Jovovic, beat Al Arabi 3-2 in Week 18 and have a goal difference of -6 (20 goals for and 26 against).

On the other hand, Al Sadd are cruising towards retaining the title with 49 points (16 victories and one draw) from 17 matches. The Wolves, coached by Spaniard Javi Gracia, are the only unbeaten side so far.

Al Sadd have a match in hand (Qatar Clasico against Al Rayyan from Week 14). They had beaten Qatar SC 1-0 in a rescheduled match from Week 13 on Thursday, 17th February.

Al Sadd can win their 16th league title if they win this match, no matter the results of closest challengers Al Duhail, by taking an unassailable lead.

Al Sadd have a goal difference of +46 (64 goals for and 18 against).

Al Sadd and Al Ahli have both reached the quarterfinals of Amir Cup by defeating Muaither SC (1-0) and Al Markhiya (3-0) respectively.

Al Sadd had beaten Al Ahli 4-1 in the first leg of 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League.

Both sides have players of strong calibre, who can make the difference.