Doha: Al Sadd and Al Arabi will face off in a tough Week 8 match of the 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium of Al Sadd club on Saturday.

According to Qatar News Agency, Al Sadd are currently in seventh place in the standings with eight points from two wins, draws, and losses each. On the other hand, Al Arabi are in the 11th place with four points from one win, a draw, and four defeats. Both teams boast a number of distinguished players capable of putting on a strong show, with Al Sadd relying on their attacking strength given the presence of Brazilian Roberto Firmino, Akram Afif, Giovanni Henrique, Hassan Al Haydous, and other top players. Al Arabi will also rely on their distinguished players, most notably Yazan Al Naimat, Ahmed Fathi, Rodri Sanchez, Pablo Sarabia, and others.

The match will mark the debut of Al Sadd's interim coach Sergio Allegri as well as Al Arabi's new coach Romanian Cosmin Contra. Meanwhile, Al Duhail will take on Al Shamal in Week 8 of Doha Bank Stars League at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium of Al Duhail club on Saturday. Al Duhail go into the clash hoping to make up for a number of recent setbacks, including a 1-3 loss to the UAE's Al Wahda in the AFC Champions League Elite, as well as a goalless draw against defending champions Al Sadd in Week 6 of the league before the league was suspended due to the Asian World Cup qualifiers.

In contrast, Al Shamal are tied at the top of the table with Qatar SC, each with 14 points. The two teams had drawn in their match in the sixth week before the league was suspended. The match has a special significance as Al Duhail seek to improve their position and advance into the top four, while Al Shamal aim to maintain their lead and continue their exceptional start to the Doha Bank Stars League.