Qatar prepare to face the United Arab Emirates in their third Gulf Cup group stage match on Tuesday at King Abdullah Sports City. The match comes at a good time for Al-Annabi, who have secured back-to-back wins against Bahrain and Yemen in recent days, boosting confidence ahead of a historic rivalry.
Qatar's preparations
However, their form in Asian qualifiers differs from their current path, having secured a valuable 2-1 win over the UAE in their last encounter in October 2025.
The manager is expected to rely on a strong lineup similar to the one that defeated Bahrain 2-0 days ago, featuring goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham and defenders Boualem Khoukhi and Pedro Miguel.
Head-to-head record
The last three meetings between the sides saw notable Emirati dominance, with Qatar losing 5-0 in November 2024 and 3-1 two months prior. Their most recent victory broke that sequence and restored psychological balance ahead of the decisive clash.
Qatar enter the match in their best spirits for some time, having scored two goals and conceded none in their last two outings. Kick-off in Jeddah is at 17:30 UTC.
