Sunday, 7th March, 2021

17:00 kick-off at Al Ahli Stadium

Al Arabi face Qatar SC in Week 18 of the 2020-21 season QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 17:00 at the Al Ahli Stadium on Sunday, 7th March, 2021.

Al Arabi had slipped one place to seventh as they remained on 23 points following their 2-3 fighting defeat to leaders Al Sadd in Week 17.

Al Arabi and Al Sailiya have the same number of points, but the former are placed ahead on better goal difference (-3 as against Al Sailiya’s -9).

Al Arabi, coached by Heimir Hallgrimsson, have recorded six victories, five draws and six defeats. The Dream Team scored 21 goals and conceded 24.

Qatar SC, who played out a goalless draw with Al Wakrah in Week 17, had remained in the third place.

Al Rayyan and Qatar SC both have 28 points, but the latter are placed ahead on better goal difference (+10 compared to Al Rayyan’s +7). The Kings, under the tutelege of former Qatar international midfielder Younes Ali, scored 26 goals and conceded 16.

Both Al Arabi and Qatar SC have huge fan following and that will add to the heat and excitement on the pitch.

Al Arabi have the likes of Sebastian Soria, Yousef Msakni, Mehrdad Mohammadi and Mohammed Salah El Neel, whereas Qatar SC’s charge will be led by Algerian Youcef Belaili.

Qatar SC had beaten Al Arabi 3-0 in the first leg of 2020-21 season QNB Stars League.