Umm Salal will be up against Al Khor in Week 8 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Grand Hamad Stadium of Al Arabi club on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The kick-off is at 5.30pm.

Both teams approach the match under comparable conditions, having suffered defeats in their previous outings. Each side aims to rectify their recent performances and capitalize on this opportunity to secure a win, particularly Al Khor.

Umm Salal suffered a 1-3 defeat against Al Gharafa, while Al Khor lost narrowly to Al Rayyan with a score of 1-2 in the seventh week. This context fuels the ambition of both teams to achieve a positive result.

Currently, Umm Salal are positioned seventh with 10 points, whereas Al Khor languish at the 12th and final spot with just three points, being the only team without a win thus far.

Umm Salal are determined to reclaim their winning form, especially after slipping from fourth to seventh place due to goal difference with Al Shamal, who occupy sixth. Consequently, coach Patrice Carteron is focused on addressing the team’s shortcomings and striving for a resurgence to enhance their standing. The team will rely on key players such as Adel Alawi, Marouane Louadni, Kenji Gorre and Oussama Tannane.

Al Khor, under the guidance of coach Mehdi Nafti, are striving to improve their position in the standings.

Having recently assumed his role, the coach aims to deliver a strong performance against Umm Salal and rectify the team’s circumstances, drawing on the talents of key players such as Adil Rhaili, Sofiane Hanni, Yohan Boli, Jasser Yahya and Aymen Hussein.