Match summary
Before kickoff, Hottain were 9th in the table but 18th on points from the last five league games.

| Team | Games | Run | Unbeaten | Winless | Scored in | Conceded in | Last-5 pts | Last-5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Kawkab | 15 | L3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1/15 | 4-10 |
| Hottain | 15 | L3 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2/15 | 9-16 |
| Team | Pos | Pld | Pts | GD | Form | Form rank | Form vs pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Kawkab | 20 | 17 | 18 | -5 | LDLLL | 20 | 0 |
| Hottain | 9 | 29 | 28 | -16 | DDLLL | 18 | -9 |
Before kickoff, Hottain were 9th in the table but 18th on points from the last five league games.