Perhaps a welcome break from league football as Al Kuwait & Kazma face off to decide who makes it to next stage of the Emir Cup. All the pre-match information is available here!
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
It's no vacation for neither Al Kuwait nor Kazma as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Al Kuwait form and stats
Al Kuwait participated in Emir Cup the last season, where they reached the quarter-finals.The home club members saw a 0-0 draw versus Kazma in the Emir Cup last time out and are hoping for a win here.
Before that match, a home victory against Al Qadsia in the Emir Cup.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Kuwait friendly games in pre-season: Al Kuwait played one friendly, won 1, drew 0 and lost 0. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Al Kuwait scored {3 goals} and conceded 2 in these one game.
Kazma form and stats
Nothing but glory last season for Kazma, as they won the Emir Cup.It's another away fixture for the visitors, as they travelled to Al Kuwait in their previous outing. The Emir Cup duel ended 0-0.
Ahead of that, 2-2 at home hosting Al Arabi (after extra-time, 3-5 on penalties) in the Emir Cup.
Head 2 Head
Al Kuwait have avoided defeat in the last 6 games (3-3-0) against Kazma.Kuwait and Kazma have duelled already this season: Al Kuwait - Kazma 0-0.
Al Kuwait missing players
Kazma missing players
| Al Kuwait | Kazma | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 7 | Won | W | 4 | 10 | ||
| 11 | 5 | Drew | D | 3 | 6 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 6 | 9 | ||
| 46 | 25 | Scored | S | 12 | 37 | ||
| 30 | 11 | Conceded | C | 16 | 38 | ||
| 84% | 77% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 85% | 92% | ||
| 72% | 54% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 62% | 80% | ||
| 56% | 46% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 46% | 60% | ||
| 44% | 38% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 15% | 40% | ||
| 24% | 23% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 20% | ||
| 60% | 46% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 64% | ||
| 36% | 54% | Clean Sheets | C S | 38% | 28% | ||
| 20% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 23% | 16% | ||
| 5 | 4.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| 3 | 2.4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.4 | 3.7 | ||
| 2.4 | 2.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.6 | 2.5 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | ||
| 12.1 | 11.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.9 | 9 | ||
| 4.8 | 4.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.6 | ||
| 39% | 48% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 36% | 41% | ||
| 8.8 | 6.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.4 | 9.4 | ||
| 3.8 | 2.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
