Al Sadd vs Markhiya: Al Sadd will face Markhiya in the round of 16 of the Emir Cup in Qatar on March 7, 2023.
Al Sadd had always been a better and bigger team than Markhiya, but there is likely going to be a shocker in the match going forward.
Both teams are going to meet in Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Qatar.
Al Sadd vs Markhiya Preview
The third place Al Sadd got all three points in a fashionable manner after defeating Al Sailiya on March 3, 2023.
Akram Afif scored in the 10th minute of the match with a nice placement. 15 minutes later, Guilherme scored another goal in the 25th minute to extend the lead between the two teams.
Baghdad Bounedjah made it three goals in the first half after going past the goalkeeper in the 35th minute.
Al Sadd got everything they needed in the first half and were looking comfortable. Al Sadd midfielder Ahmed Sayyar scored the last goal in the 75th minute.
It was a total dominance over Al Sailiya, who were vulnerable at the back. Al Sadd team had all the ball possession and were more threatening in the attack.
Al Markhiya lost heavily at home to Al Wakrah.
The Al Wakrah team had a two-goal lead after the first half, with Mohamed Benyettou scoring in the second minute of the match, Hassan Shehata scored the second goal in the 14th minute.
Benyettou, who was in fine form, scored again in the 70th minute.
Yusuf Abdurisag scored the final goal of the match in the 90+1 minute.
Al Markhiya only had one shot on target and were unable to make effective use of the ball.Al Wakrah played seven shots on target.
Al Sadd vs Markhiya Team News
There are no injury stories involving Al Sadd players, but Guilherme is one yellow card away from being suspended in the league, although he is likely to be benched.
Ayoub Azzi is currently out due to an indirect card suspension.
Noor Rahman is just one yellow card away from missing the encounter against Al Sadd.
Al Sadd vs Markhiya Prediction
Al Sadd have one of the best home records in Qatar history, and they are taking the Emir Cup seriously.
The team is looking forward to winning the tournament at the end of the season to capitalize on their nice performance this season. It is a must-win match for the team.
Prediction: Al Sadd 3:1 Markhiya
Al Sadd vs Markhiya Probable Line