Al Wakrah face Al Gharafa in an exciting Week 13 match of 2022-2023 season QNB Stars League at the Al Duhail Stadium on Saturday. The kick-off is at 16:35.

The match is expected to be a gruelling affair, with both teams eager to grapple for the three points.

Al Wakrah are fourth in the standings with 18 points, while Al Gharafa are seventh with 16 points. The slender difference in points tally and the keenness to rise in rankings makes the confrontation a key contest.

Al Wakrah lost 0-1 to Al Duhail in the previous round and that denied them a top-three place in the standings. The Blue Wave will therefore not only look to compensate for the loss, but also return to winning ways.

Al Wakrah have been displaying a solid all-round game since last season, which is what their Spanish coach Marquez Lopez is banking on for the side to outperform Al Gharafa.

It will however be a challenge for Al Wakrah as Al Gharafa are motivated having scored a 2-1 over Al Sailiya in the last round. The win helped restore Al Gharafa’s confidence and added to their enthusiasm.

Their Portuguese coach Pedro Martins is trying to keep his team in the winning mode, after they lost two matches, drawn one and achieved one victory since he assumed the technical responsibility.

The Al Wakrah vs Al Gharafa matches are always full of excitement with both teams showing a strong desire to win. This one may not be any different.