Leaders Lekhwiya are only two points ahead of Al Sadd in the table and will be looking to secure three points against Al Ahli and keep their position at the top.
If Lekhwiya win and Al Sadd lose or draw against Al Sailiya, then the former will be declared champions as they would take a five-point lead, with just one match remaining.
Ahead of the game, Lekhwiya manager Djamel Belmadi has insisted that the title race is not over, despite the league leaders comprehensively beating El Jaish 5-1 in their last match.
“Maybe we have one hand, but not two hands on the trophy. We have to focus on our own performance and just concentrate on the game. We have two games left for this season and our aim is to win both games to achieve our target of lifting the league title,” Belmadi said
The Algerian coach also had a word for new signing Edgar Da Silva, who came off the bench to score on his debut for his side. “Edgar will have a key role to play for us in the league and the cup competitions. I hope he will improve game after game, he has shown plenty of desire in training. He made a good impact against El Jaish and he will give us another option towards the end of the season,” he said.
Belmadi also gave fitness update on defender Chico Flores. “Chico is still not available for tomorrow and the Champions League match. We are taking it day by day with him at the moment with the injury to his calf.”
Lekhwiya are clear favourites against Al Ahli, who have only picked up one victory in the last five QSL games. The Brigadeers have a huge task in hand, as Lekhwiya has lost just once in the league this season.
Meanwhile, Al Sadd know only a victory against Al Sailiya can take the championship race to the final round. Wolves boss Jesaldo Ferreira has suggested that the Sailiya match could be decisive for his side. “We still have two matches to play. We will not give up and fight till the last minute for the title. We have two tough games coming up. Now we are focusing against Al Sailiya, who are a strong team. The gap between games is short and this could be a decisive game in our season,” Ferreira said.
“The players believe in what we are trying to achieve, they believe that we can improve. We are all sharing in this goal of lifting the title for Al Sadd,” added the Portuguese coach.
Ferriera called for Al Sadd fans to come into the stadium and support their tem in the final two games of the season. “I like to play in the stadium full of fans. The fans made an impact in the game against Al Rayyan. We will need the fans to support the team in the last two games and in the Cup matches, because the club deserves to be cheered based on how we are playing at the moment,” he said,
Meanwhile, Al Sailiya will be aiming to upset the odds. Peregrines boss Sami Trabelsi said his side is up for the challenge of facing a side chasing the QSL title. “It’s a special game when you play Sadd, they have had an exceptional season. We need to be disciplined when we play Al Sadd, and we will have to step up collectively when we play one of the best sides in Qatar. I am not worried that my side will not preform when we take on the top sides in the league, the motivation is there,” Trabelsi said.
QSL schedule
6:20pm: Lekhwiya vs Al Ahli; Al Sadd vs Al Sailiya.
8:30pm: Al Rayyan vs Al Arabi; Al Gharafa vs El Jaish.