Saturday, 19th October, 2019

17:25 kick-off at Al Ahli Stadium

Al Sailiya face Al Wakrah in Week 7 of the 2019-20 QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 17:25 at the Al Ahli Stadium on Saturday, 19th October, 2019.

Both Al Sailiya and Al Wakrah are mid-table teams, so they will be eager to collect as many points as possible at this stage.

Al Sailiya are eighth in the QNB Stars League table with seven points (two wins, three defeats and one draw). The Peregrines, coached by Tunisian Sami Trabelsi for long, have a goal difference of -3 (seven goals for and 10 against).

Promoted side Al Wakrah are in seventh position with seven points (two wins, three defeats and one draw). Th Blue Wave have a goal difference of -2 (11 goals for and 13 against).

Even though both sides are on same number of points, Spaniard Marquez Lopez-coached Al Wakrah are placed ahead on better goal difference.

Al Sailiya lost 1-2 to Al Duhail, while Al Wakrah drew 3-3 with Al Gharafa in Week 6.

Al Wakrah’s confidence is high, having defeated Al Sadd 5-1 in the first round of Ooredoo Cup, played during the international break.

Al Sailiya too did well as they beat Qatar SC 4-0 in the tournament, which gives more chances to young players.

Al Sailiya have Iranian striker Karim Ansari and Algerian star Nadir Belhadj among others.

Al Wakrah have Algerian Mohamed Benyettou to lead their charge.