Al Sadd will be up against Al Shamal in a strong game in Week 10 of the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium of Al Sadd club on Friday, December 1, 2023. The kick-off is at 7.30pm.

Al Sadd are aiming to continue their winning streak, while Al Shamal are motivated after securing their second victory of the season against Qatar SC in the previous round. They are determined to give off their best performance to achieve a positive result. The outcome of the match and the points earned will be crucial for both teams.

Al Sadd currently have 19 points from six wins and a draw, and are in second position in the standings. They have two postponed matches remaining, against Al Arabi and Al Duhail.

On the other hand, Al Shamal are in eighth place, tied on nine points with seventh-placed Al Arabi and Al Ahli (ninth) based on goal difference.

Under new coach Wesam Rizik, Al Sadd achieved a victory against Sharjah FC in their last match of 2023-2024 AFC Champions League.

Despite injuries affecting some of their key players such as Guilherme Torres, Ilyes Housni and Salem Al Hajri, Al Sadd have a talented squad capable of compensating for their absences.

Al Shamal’s recent consecutive victories against, Al Ahli and Qatar SC have boosted the morale of their technical staff and players. Poya Asbaghi’s men will be tough opponents during the match, with their attacking duo Ricardo Gomes and Ali Olwan, midfield duo Mahdi Salem and Iranian Omid Ebrahimi, and other skillful players.