Muaither will square up against Al Markhiya on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 8.15pm at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Week 3 of the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League.

The match will be noted for the differing circumstances and objectives of the two teams, as reflected on their positions in the table.

Muaither currently occupy the 12th position in the standings, having lost their first two matches against Al Wakrah (0-3) and title holders Al Duhail (1-4).

The team has conceded seven goals and scored only one. Despite the losses, the team is renowned for its strong and distinctive performance.

On the other hand, Al Markhiya are still struggling after losing in the first two rounds. They suffered a 0-1 loss in the first round against Al Rayyan, followed by a 0-2 defeat against Al Gharafa. The team is currently in the 11th place without any points, having not scored any goals thus far.

It is anticipated that the performance of the two teams will be predominantly offensive, given the presence of their outstanding players in the front line. This will make the game intense as each team is keen to achieve victory and collect the first three points.