Al Arabi and Al Ahli will face off in Week 16 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Al Thumama Stadium, on Sunday, February 23, 2025. The kick-off is at 4.45pm.

The encounters between the two teams are consistently regarded as formidable and thrilling contests. Al Arabi currently hold the 10th position with 16 points, while Al Ahli are in fourth place with 28 points.

After a period marked by missed opportunities and defeats, Al Arabi secured a victory last week against Al Khor, winning 4-3, which elevated their total to 16 points. They are determined to advance further in the standings.

In their most recent match in the Gulf Club Champions League, they faced Riffa from Bahrain last Tuesday in the group-stage sixth round, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

Conversely, Al Ahli suffered a 0-3 defeat against Qatar SC in their last match and they are undoubtedly eager to return to winning form.

The first-leg match between Al Arabi and Al Ahli had ended in a 3-3 draw.

The significance and ambition to secure a win are evident for both teams, which feature high-caliber players. Al Arabi are bolstered by their standout performers, particularly the Italian Marco Verratti, who netted two goals in the match against Al Khor, along with Rodri, Youssef Msakni, Ahmed Alaaeldin, Ahmed Fathi and goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada.

On the other hand, Al Ahli also count on their key players, including German Julian Draxler, Driss Fettouhi, Oumar Sekou and Amin Tihi.