Kickoff Friday 3rd April18:15pm at Grand Hamad Stadium. 
 
Al Ahli coach Zlatko Krajncar
 “The stoppage was positive for Al Ahli , we are now fully prepared  for the remaining league matches. However Mujtaba Jabari is injured.”

 “Now we are focusing on the coming derby match as we are aiming at maintaining our position in the 5th position in the league, and grabbing the final 4th place.”

“Alain Dioko will be present during the coming match, which is important for him as the league’s top goal scorer but also for the team. Dioko gives us the best opportunity to win.”

“We are playing against a team with good potential who have achieved distinguished results this season. We are required to perform our best to defeat them. Their team has many distinguished players such as Ashkan Dejagah who is a very dangerous player and that’s why we have to be cautious. “



Al Arabi head coach José Daniel Carreño: 
“We are facing a very tough team in Al Ahli, we have worked hard during the international break on our tactical play.”

 “In our last match we faced difficult situation such as injuries before the match against Lekhwiya. Mistakes are usually delt with during the training sessions which happen in football.

“Our aim is to reach to a better position in the league table as well progressing in the Emir Cup, we will then assess our performance, which always comes after the end of each competition or sports season as I am not satisfied with Al-Arabi team results.”