The Qatar Stars League’s excitement and passion continues in Round 23 with only four more rounds to the finish line. League leaders Al Sadd will take on in form Umm Salal in this round’s Match of the Week at the Qatar SC this Thursday.

Both sides will be looking forward to win the match and gain the three points to further strengthen their positions in the QSL table. Umm Salal seeks to improve from their current position, while Al Sadd has all eyes on the QSL title.

Both teams are coming into this game with victories in the previous Round 22. Umm Salal defeated Muaither by one goal and reached 6^th position with 29 points. On the other hand, Al Sadd is now on top of the QSL standings level on points but and ahead on goal difference above Lekhwiya. The Wolves defeated Al Khor in the last round by four goals to reach 53 points.

There will surely be a fierce opposition between players of both teams. Both sides have a number of distinguished players in all positions. Moreover, the match will witness an interesting rivalry between both head coaches; the Egyptian tactician Mahmoud Jaber and the Portuguese veteran Jesualdo Ferreira.

Umm Salal will be looking for revenge in this tie as the first leg match against Al Sadd ended in a horrible 8-0 defeat for the Orange Fortress. Al Sadd will definitely have the last encounter in the back of their heads ahead of this big game, and Umm Salal will hope to compensate for their cruel loss.