Match Report
Defeat had followed defeat for Al-Najma — three in succession. Recent form was uneven: 10/15 points for A'Ali, 3/15 for Al-Najma.
6 meetings are on record — 3 won by A'Ali, 2 by Al-Najma, 1 drawn, at 3.17 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 17% of the wins in this fixture. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 83% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 67%.
The match was played at Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium (capacity 20,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: A'Ali led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
A'Ali: Abdullah Y. (31'), Diego Cardoso (52')
Key stats
Possession: A'Ali 40% · Al-Najma 60% · Total shots: 8-12 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 5-7