Kuwait hosts Al-Nassr... Kazma faces Al-Arabi today
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Premier League teams resume competition in the fourth round with today's and tomorrow's matches: Al-Nassr vs. Kuwait, Kazma vs. Al-Arabi, Al-Qadsiah vs. Al-Tadhamon, and Salamiya vs. Thamar Al-Shabab.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Nasser Al-Anzi: Top-flight teams return to competition after a long absence due to the national team’s participation in Gulf Cup 27. Two matches are scheduled today in the fourth round. Al-Nasr, with six points, faces Kuwait, who sit on seven points, at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium. In the other match, top-ranked Kazma, also on seven points but ahead on goal difference, host Al-Arabi, who trail by two points, at the Sadaqa wa Salam Stadium.
Two more matches will take place tomorrow, Saturday. Al-Qadsia, with six points, will play against winless Tadamon at the Second Stadium in the Farwaniya area. Meanwhile, Salamiya, also on six points, will host Al-Shabab, who have four points, at their home ground.
In today’s matches, teams have enjoyed a long break, which coaches used to organize friendly matches and allow injured players to recover. In the Kuwait-Al-Nasr clash, Kuwait (“the Whites”) aim to continue their strong performances that have propelled them to the top of the table, having won their last match against Al-Jahra 1-0. Al-Nasr started the season strongly in the first two rounds before suffering a 3-0 defeat to Al-Qadsia in the previous round. Al-Nasr typically delivers its best performances at home.
In the Kazma-Al-Arabi match, Kazma (“the Oranges”) climbed to the top spot on goal difference after Kuwait in the previous round, following their 3-2 victory over Al-Shabab. Al-Arabi have continued their unpredictable form over the last three rounds, with their most recent result being a 3-3 draw against Al-Salmiya, highlighting vulnerabilities in their defensive line.
In tomorrow’s matches, Al-Qadsia aim to secure a win against struggling Tadamon. The “Yellows” beat Al-Nasia 3-0 in the previous round, capitalizing on inconsistent performances from their opponents over the last three rounds, and a victory today would bring them closer to the top positions. In the Salamiya-Al-Shabab match, Salamiya (“the Sky Blues”) look to secure their third consecutive win after edging past Al-Sahel 1-0 in the previous round, while Al-Shabab seek to make up for the points dropped in their defeat to Kazma.
