Al Duhail will be aiming for victory when they face Al Shamal in Week 20 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The kick-off is at 5pm.

The match promises to be thrilling and fiercely contested, considering the impressive performances exhibited by both teams throughout the season and in their recent encounters.

Al Duhail achieved a significant 2-0 win over Al Gharafa in the last round which allowed them to maintain their position at the top of standings, holding a narrow one-point lead over defending champions Al Sadd.

Currently, Al Duhail lead the table with 44 points, while Al Shamal occupy the sixth position with 26 points, just one point shy of Al Rayyan in fifth place.

In their last match, Al Shamal secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Al Shahania, enhancing their prospects of breaking into the top four.

Al Shamal’s Spanish coach David Prats is eager to achieve a win against the league leaders, particularly with the team’s revitalized offensive capabilities bolstered by the return of Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjah, who missed the previous match due to a suspension from yellow card accumulation.

On the other hand, Christophe Galtier, the French coach of Al Duhail, is acutely aware that any misstep in their remaining three matches could allow Al Sadd to seize the opportunity to take over the top position.

Consequently, he will depend mainly on key attacking players such as Hakim Ziyech, Michael Olunga, Almoez Ali and Luis Alberto to secure a victory against Al Shamal, thereby solidifying their lead and advancing their quest for the championship title.