National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Al Ahli or Muharraq that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Ahli and Muharraq.
This is a match between teams from the same area, a local derby. The community is buzzing.
Al Ahli form and stats
Last season their Bahrain Cup adventure ended in the 8th finals.1-1 away at Malkiya before that.
Muharraq form and stats
Muharraq was sent out of Bahrain Cup in the semi-finals last season.0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses. That’s the product of Muharraq playing as the away team in the Premier League this season.
Muharraq are looking to quickly end their 216 minutes long goal drought in the Premier League. Muharraq have succeeded in guarding their own goal lately, led by their goalkeeper. It's been 320 minutes since they last conceded in Premier League.
A 0-0 draw at Al Riffa's stadium before that.
0 goals so far away for Muharraq, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 0. All from 1 league match away.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: Al Ahli won zero, Muharraq won seven and three draws. four games with over 2,5 goals, six matches with two goals or less.Al Ahli missing players
Muharraq missing players
| Al Ahli | Muharraq | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Won | W | 9 | 16 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 6 | ||
| 15 | 7 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | ||
| 25 | 14 | Scored | S | 23 | 41 | ||
| 34 | 17 | Conceded | C | 11 | 17 | ||
| 96% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 85% | 84% | ||
| 72% | 69% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 62% | 56% | ||
| 40% | 46% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 62% | 48% | ||
| 28% | 31% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 31% | 28% | ||
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 23% | 16% | ||
| 36% | 38% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 48% | ||
| 20% | 31% | Clean Sheets | C S | 46% | 48% | ||
| 48% | 38% | Failed to Score | F T | 15% | 20% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.7 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2.2 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 7.8 | 6.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.3 | 10.5 | ||
| 2.8 | 2.1 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.8 | 4 | ||
| 34% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 48% | 34% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Busaiteen | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| 2 | Al-Hidd | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | Al Riffa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | East Riffa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Al-Najma | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Muharraq | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | Manama | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 8 | Budaiya | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 | Al Ahli | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
| 10 | Malkiya | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 1 |