Match Report
Al-Ahli Doha went into the game 9th in the table on 26 points; Al-Arabi SC sat 7th on 32 — a 6-point gap. Al-Ahli Doha had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 2nd in the league over the last five rounds against 9th overall.
11 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Al-Ahli Doha 3, draws 2, Al-Arabi SC 6, at 4.18 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 27% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 73% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 64%.
Goal scorers
Al-Ahli Doha: Sekou Oumar Yansane (86') · Al-Arabi SC: Rodri Sánchez (45')
Key stats
Possession: Al-Ahli Doha 44% · Al-Arabi SC 56% · Total shots: 15-12 · On target: 3-6 · Corners: 8-3