Al Wakrah will lock horns with Al Sadd in Week 14 of the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League at the Al Janoub Stadium on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The kick-off is at 6pm.
Both teams are seeking to achieve victory and collect three points from the clash, expected to witness great excitement.
Al Wakrah are second in the standings, on 27 points with Al Gharafa but ahead on goal difference. The Blue Wave have recorded eight wins, three draws and one loss, and have so far scored 26 goals and conceded 14.
Al Sadd are at the top of standings with 31 points from 10 wins, a draw and one loss, having conceded only six goals while scored 38.
The first-leg match between Al Sadd and Al Wakrah had ended in a goalless draw at the Khalifa International Stadium.
The match represents an opportunity for both teams, as Al Wakrah seek to score a victory to keep competing for the championship title while The Wolves will work to provide their best against a motivated opposition in order to obtain match points and stay as leaders to maintain hopes of regaining the title.
The matches between these two teams always witness tough competition and excitement. Both sides have requisite firepower to produce a strong game given their great desires to win.
Al Wakrah rely on a number of their distinguished players led by Mohamed Benyettou, Jacinto Dala, Lucas Mendes, Hamdi Fathi, Khaled Munir and others. The team has worked to strengthen its ranks with three players, namely Dutchman Adam Maher from Damac of Saudi Arabia, and Abdulaziz Metwali from Al Shamal and Khaled Ali from Al Rayyan.
On the other hand, Al Sadd rely on a number of stars, such as Akram Afif, Baghdad Bounedjah, Hassan Al Haydous, Mateus Uribe and their brilliant goalkeeper Meshaal Barshim. Al Sadd have not included any player during the past transfers and have been content with the group of players they have.