Al Sadd’s Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium will host the match between Al Sadd and Al Khor in Week 21 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League on Friday, April 11, 2025. The kick-off is at 6.30pm.
Al Sadd currently lead the standings with 46 points, having secured seven consecutive victories. This impressive run has allowed them to take the lead following Al Duhail’s recent defeat to Al Shamal.
In contrast, Al Khor find themselves at the bottom of standings in 12th place with 13 points. They recently scored two consecutive wins, narrowing the gap to Umm Salal, who sit in 11th place with 15 points, with only two rounds left in the season.
The outcome of the upcoming match will be crucial for both teams. Al Sadd aim to extend their winning streak to edge closer to clinching the league title, while Al Khor are determined to deliver a strong performance to secure a favourable result.
Under the guidance of Spanish coach Felix Sanchez, Al Sadd will strive to perform at their highest level, accumulate points and preserve their lead. The team is bolstered by key players such as Rafa Mujica, the leading scorer with 16 goals, along with Akram Afif, who has netted 15 goals, and other notable contributors like Claudinho and Hassan Al Haydous.
On the other hand, Al Khor, coached by Iraqi Salam Shaker, are expected to be formidable opponents in the match, especially with the fitness of key players like striker Ricardo Gomes, who has scored 13 goals. The team is eager to hold on to their slim hopes of survival and advance to the Play-Off match, putting forth their best effort against the reigning champions.
In their previous encounter, Al Sadd had beaten Al Khor with a score of 5-2.