Qatar SC face Al Sadd in Round 5, Group A of the 2022-2023 season Ooredoo Cup on Friday, October 14. The kick-off is at 19:00 at the Qatar University 4 Stadium.

Umm Salal, Al Wakrah, Al Ahli and Al Sailiya are the other teams in Group A.

Group B consists of Al Duhail, Al Markhiya, Al Arabi, Al Shamal, Al Gharafa and Al Rayyan.

Umm Salal (12 points from four matches) from Group A have already qualified for the knockout semifinals and the crucial and fifth round will decide the second team from the group to make the grade.

Al Sadd are in a healthy position with nine points and a goal difference of +10.

Qatar SC have six points so far (goal difference +1). They will need to inflict a heavy defeat on Al Sadd if they aspire to qualify for the semifinals.

Al Sadd too would aim to steer clear and move ahead by scoring a victory.

Given the opportunities and their good form, both Al Sadd and Qatar SC are expected to battle hard and provide for a lot of excitement in this keen encounter.