Al Wakrah will face Al Sadd in Week 8 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Al Janoub Stadium on Sunday, October 27, 2024. The kick-off is at 5.30pm.

With both teams seeking to achieve victory and collect the valuable three points, the clash is expected to see excitement and competition.

Al Wakrah are currently in fifth place in the rankings with 11 points having scored three wins and two draws, and suffered two losses. The Blue Wave have scored 10 goals so far while conceding eight.

Defending champions Al Sadd are in third spot with 12 points with four wins and having suffered three reversals. The Wolves have so far scored 15 goals, while conceded 21.

The match represents an opportunity for both teams. Al Wakrah aim to return to winning path after losing their last league match to Qatar SC 1-2, while Al Sadd will look to present their best against a motivated Al Wakrah, to collect the match points and advance in the standings. Al Sadd beat Al Shahania 4-2 in the previous round.

The matches between Al Sadd and Al Wakrah have always witnessed close competition and all pointers indicate to a strong match. Given the scenario and their form, it is difficult to pick one side over the other.

Al Wakrah rely on a number of standout players, most notably Ricardo Gomez, Jacinto Dala, Lucas Mendes, Khaled Muneer, Hamdy Fathy and Ayoub Assal.

On the other hand, Al Sadd are served by a number of stars led by Akram Afif, Rafa Mujica, Hassan Al Haydous, Mateus Uribe, Mohamed Camara and others.

Al Sadd have continued their winning streak in the AFC Champions League Elite, beating Iran’s Persepolis 1-0 in the third round, while Al Wakrah did not play their last match in the AFC Champions League Two as India’s Mohun Bagan withdrew from the tournament.