Friday, 25th October, 2019

17:20 kick-off at Al Ahli Stadium

Al Shahania face Al Sailiya in Week 8 of the 2019-20 QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 17:20 at the Al Ahli Stadium on Friday, 25th October, 2019.

Al Shahania are placed last in the 12-team tournament with two points. They have only two draws to show for their efforts and lost five matches, so they are sure to go all out to bag some crucial points that will enable them to move away from the danger zone.

Al Shahania, coached by Spaniard Jose Murcia, have a goal difference of -13 (five goals for and 18 against).

They drew 2-2 with Al Ahli in Week 7. Their other draw was against Umm Salal (1-1) in Week 6.

Al Shahania, who finished a creditable seventh last season despite the fact that they were the promoted side, have not found the going smooth this time around.

On the contrary, Al Sailiya are seventh with 10 points from three wins and one draw. The Peregrines beat Al Wakrah 3-1 last week. They also lost three games.

Sami Trabelsi’s men have a goal difference of -1 (10 goals for and 11 against).

Al Sailiya had finished third last season, their highest-ever position in the league, and they will be keen to end up among the top four. That should make the battle interesting.