National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Al Qadsia or Khaitan that keep their silverware dream alive.
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
It’s a hectic schedule for the away team, as they were in action only four days ago in the Federation Cup.
Al Qadsia form and stats
Last season their Federation Cup adventure ended in the semi-finals.Al Qadsia have played 9 Premier League games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 4-3-2 (wins-draws-losses).
Al Qadsia are returning here after visiting Burgan in a Federation Cup match and winning with a 2-1 scoreline.
Before that game, the 2-1 home victory against Al Arabi SC (after extra-time).The Al Qadsia fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 16 goals in 9 league matches. Qadsia's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 13 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Khaitan form and stats
Last season their Federation Cup adventure ended in the group stage.The story so far for the visiting team on their Division 1 travels is 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.
The club members enjoyed Khaitan's previous fixture versus Yarmouk, a Federation Cup win (4-1) played at home.
Preceding that, the 0-3 home loss versus Yarmouk (after extra-time).Khaitan find the net regularly in their away games. 7 goals from 5 away fixtures in the league. 7 goals have been conceded by Khaitan in these games.
Head 2 Head
Al Qadsia have pulled off a sequence of 13 consecutive matches without losing (10-3-0) when facing Khaitan.Al Qadsia missing players
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| Al Qadsia | Khaitan | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 10 | 25 | ||
| 14 | 8 | Won | W | 4 | 9 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Drew | D | 1 | 5 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 5 | 11 | ||
| 45 | 26 | Scored | S | 15 | 39 | ||
| 27 | 15 | Conceded | C | 12 | 37 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 92% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 90% | 92% | ||
| 56% | 62% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 52% | ||
| 28% | 31% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 30% | 32% | ||
| 12% | 15% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | ||
| 68% | 85% | BTTS | BTTS | 40% | 48% | ||
| 28% | 15% | Clean Sheets | C S | 40% | 28% | ||
| 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 24% | ||
| 5.5 | 6.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.8 | 5.3 | ||
| 4.4 | 4.6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.2 | 3.7 | ||
| 2 | 2.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.2 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 4 | 6 | ||
| 10.3 | 12.1 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.8 | 9 | ||
| 4 | 5.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| 44% | 39% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 46% | ||
| 7.8 | 8.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.2 | 8 | ||
| 3.2 | 3.6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.6 | 2.8 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Al Qadsia | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | Al Salmiyah | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| 3 | Khaitan | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| 4 | Al Kuwait | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -2 | 8 |
| 5 | Al Fahaheel | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| 6 | Yarmouk | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -3 | 6 |
| 7 | Kazma | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 5 |
| 8 | Burgan | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -10 | 4 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Al Kuwait | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 37 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 35 |
| 2 | Kazma | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 29 |
| 3 | Al Qadsia | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 29 |
| 4 | Al Arabi SC | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 31 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 28 |
| 5 | Al Fahaheel | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 24 |
| 6 | Al Salmiyah | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 25 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 23 |
| 7 | Al Jahra | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 25 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | -4 | 23 |
| 8 | Al Nasar | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 30 | 40 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 24 | -10 | 21 |
| 9 | Al Tadhamon | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 35 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 12 | -16 | 16 |
| 10 | Al Sahel | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16 | -9 | 14 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Al Shabab | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | Yarmouk | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 21 |
| 3 | Khaitan | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | -2 | 13 |
| 4 | Burgan | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -6 | 11 |
| 5 | Al Sulaibikhat | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -11 | 5 |
