Battle for top four heats up as QNB Stars League returns

Al Duhail can seal the runner-up spot if they beat Al Arabi at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Friday.

QNB Stars League returns after a three-week international break with all the six matches of Round 20 scheduled for Friday. With just three matches remaining in the season, it’s a crucial week for all teams except Al Sadd, who have already wrapped up the title. With the AFC Champions League to be held from April 14 to 30, the QNB Stars League will be wrapped up by April 10. While Sadd will look to finish the season as unbeaten, there will be intense battle for the top four. Al Duhail, who are second in the standings with 40 points, can seal the runner-up spot if they beat Al Arabi at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium today. Al Arabi, who are placed seventh with 26 points, also harbor top four finish which makes the contest interesting.