Al-Sadd vs Al Ahli DohaPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Al Sadd wrapped up their preparation with a 1-0 win at Trabzonspor and a 1-2 loss to Sigma Olomouc, following an Emir Cup run in which they saw off Al Shamal 6-4 and Al-Duhail 4-1 before going down 1-4 to Al-Gharafa. Al Ahli Doha drew 3-3 with Al-Hilal and lost 0-3 to Al Shabab in their two friendlies, while their competitive results include a 3-1 win at Umm Salal and a 3-1 home success over Al Hussein, along with a 1-5 defeat by Al-Nassr. The last six meetings between the clubs brought four Al Sadd wins and two draws, with a goal count of sixteen to four. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.