Al Rayyan have Qatar SC as their opponents in Week 22 of the QNB Stars League on Saturday, 13th April. The kick-off is at 20:30 at the Al Sadd Stadium.

Al Rayyan go into the game with 34 points in fourth place. They have nine wins, seven draws and five defeats against their name. The Lions’ goal difference is +2 (30 goals for and 28 against).

Al Rayyan will look for nothing less than a victory to ensure their stay in the top four. They have one point less than third-placed Al Sailiya and one point more than fifth-placed Al Ahli.

It may be recalled that Al Rayyan had finished in the third place last season, behind Al Duhail and Al Sadd in that order.

On the other hand, Qatar SC are in the 11th position with 16 points, just one point ahead of bottom-placed Al Kharaitiyat. The Kings have four wins, as many draws and 13 defeats against their name. Their goal difference is -21 (17 goals for and 38 against).

In fact, Qatar SC, along with Al Khor (19 points) and Al Kharaitiyat, are involved in the fight to avoid relegation.

Al Rayyan played out a 2-2 draw with Al Sailiya, whereas Qatar SC lost 1-2 to Al Arabi in Week 21 of the QNB Stars League last week.

Al Rayyan had beaten Qatar SC 2-0 in the first leg.