Wednesday, 3rd November, 2021

17:15 kick-off at Al Gharafa Stadium

Al Rayyan face Al Gharafa in Week 9 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 17:15 at the Al Gharafa Stadium on Wednesday, 3rd November, 2021.

Both teams are coming off defeats, Al Rayyan losing 1-2 to Al Arabi and Al Gharafa suffering a 0-1 loss to Al Wakrah. So, they will be eager to get back to winning ways.

Laurent Blanc-coached Al Rayyan have registered two victories, three draws and as many defeats, and have a goal difference of -3 (13 goals for and 16 against). They are placed sixth with nine points.

Al Rayyan will miss Colombian star James Rodriguez, who got injured during their match against Al Arabi. But The Lions have the likes of Ahmed Yasser, Shojae Khalilzadeh, Yohan Boli, Yacine Brahimi, Stephen Nzonzi, Abdulaziz Hatem, Mowafaq Awad and Fahad Younis.

Andrea Stramaccioni-coached Al Gharafa are fifth in the table with 12 points (four wins and as many defeats). The Cheetahs have a goal difference of +2 (14 goals for and 12 against).

The Al Gharafa ranks include players of great calibre.