National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Al Gharafa or Al Arabi that keep their silverware dream alive.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
Al Gharafa form and stats
Gharafa was eliminated in the quarter-finals last season in the QSL Cup.Al Gharafa must be fairly happy with 6 points from their first three Premier League games here. On the other hand, in the QSL Cup, Al Gharafa has performed like this (both home and away): 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses.
The fans are hoping that Al Gharafa will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 2-4 away loss in the Premier League game against Al Sailiya. Ahead of that match, Gharafa won a home game hosting Al Kharitiyath (2-0).
A goal frenzy last time out for Al Gharafa, with a total of 6 goals in the match against Al Sailiya. Fun stuff to watch!
The Al Gharafa fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 5 goals in 3 league matches. On the other hand, Gharafa have conceded 3 goals.
Al Arabi form and stats
They also participated in QSL Cup last season. This ended in the quarter-finals.The Premier League season is young and Al Arabi have only just started going through their travel schedule, with 3 away games done and still no victory. 2 draws and 1 defeat so far. Total QSL Cup statistics for Al Arabi: 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses.
Arabi has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Al Wakrah for a Premier League game that ended a draw (2-2). That result followed a home victory 2-1 versus Umm Salal in the Premier League.
The visiting Arabi have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 4 goals from 3 games. Arabi have conceded 6 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: six wins for Gharafa, two draws and two wins for Al Arabi. Over 2,5 goals: five times; under 2,5 goals: five games.Top Goalscorers
  J. Kodjia 4 goals |   M. Mohammadi 3 goals | S. Hanni 2 goals |
Al Gharafa missing players
Al Arabi missing players
| Al Gharafa | Al Arabi | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 15 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 7 | Won | W | 4 | 7 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Drew | D | 6 | 9 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Lost | L | 5 | 9 | ||
| 34 | 21 | Scored | S | 16 | 29 | ||
| 36 | 20 | Conceded | C | 17 | 38 | ||
| 96% | 93% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 87% | 88% | ||
| 84% | 86% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 72% | ||
| 48% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 47% | 52% | ||
| 28% | 36% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 14% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | ||
| 56% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 40% | 52% | ||
| 28% | 36% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 28% | ||
| 20% | 21% | Failed to Score | F T | 40% | 32% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.1 | 2.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.6 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 4 | ||
| 245 | 146 | Total Shots | T S | 104 | 178 | ||
| 92 | 54 | Shots on Target | S O | 41 | 79 | ||
| 36% | 37% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 39% | 35% | ||
| 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 Ahli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Al Arabi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Al Gharafa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Al Kharitiyath | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Al Rayyan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Umm Salal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 Sadd | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 13 |
| 2 | Al Ahli | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 | Al Duhail | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | Al Gharafa | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| 5 | Al Rayyan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 6 | Al Wakrah | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | Al Sailiya | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 8 | Al Kharitiyath | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 6 |
| 9 | Al Arabi | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 |
| 10 | Umm Salal | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 4 |
| 11 | Al Khor | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 12 | Qatar SC | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 3 |