Thursday, 27th February, 2020

19:30 kick-off at Al Sadd Stadium

Al Sadd face Al Arabi in Week 16 of the 2019-20 QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 19:30 at the Al Sadd Stadium on Thursday, 27th February, 2020.

The much-anticipated match, dubbed the Qatar Derby, pits Al Sadd against Al Arabi, two teams with passionate fans.

Reigning champions Al Sadd, who have won both titles so far on offer this season (Sheikh Jassim Cup and Qatar Cup), are third in the standings with 31 points. They dropped two crucial points last week after being held 2-2 by lowly Umm Salal.

Al Sadd, coached by Xavi Hernandez, have 10 victories, one draw and and four defeats against their name, and have a goal difference of +19 (44 goals for and 25 against), the most by any team.

The Wolves have the best goal difference among all sides.

Al Arabi, under Heimir Hallgrimsson, are fifth with 20 points (five wins, as many defeats and four draws). Their goal difference is +2 (25 goals for and 23 against).

Both teams have star players in their ranks and that will spice up the contest.

Al Sadd will continue to miss the injured trio of Hassan Al Haydous, Salem Al Hajri and Ali Asad, while Al Arabi will be without their top scorer Hamdi Harbaoui, also due to injury.

Al Sadd had beaten Al Arabi 6-1 in the first leg of 2019-20 QNB Stars League. That match was deferred due to Al Sadd’s commitment in the 2019 AFC Champions League.