Qatar will desperately try to get their World Cup campaign on track as the hosts meet Senegal today.
Aliou Cisse’s side were also beaten in their opening Group A fixture, battling hard until deep in their encounter against the Netherlands before conceding twice late on.
On the evidence of that game, Cisse’s team will be tough to break down throughout the tournament but the manager could seek more creativity from his side, particularly with Sadio Mane ruled out of the World Cup.
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Qatar’s drab debut against Ecuador rather left home fans wanting, and defeat against Senegal would all but eliminate them from contention with only the Dutch still to play.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Qatar vs Senegal is scheduled for a 1pm GMT kick-off today, November 25, 2022.
The Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar will host the match.
Where to watch Qatar vs Senegal
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 12.45pm GMT.
Live stream: The BBC iPlayer will broadcast the match live online.
Live blog: You can follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Nizaar Kinsella at the ground.
Qatar vs Senegal team news
Qatar: Barsham, Deus Correia, Mohammad, Khoukhi, Abdelkarim Hassan, Ahmed, Al-Haydos, Boudiaf, Madibo, Ali, Afif
Subs: Al-Sheeb, Waad, Salman, Hatem, Alaaeldin, Assadalla, Muntari, Khoder, Muneer, Al-Hajri, Yousef Hassan, Al-Hadhrami, Gaber, Mashaal.
Senegal: Edouard Mendy, Sabaly, Koulibaly, Jakobs, Diallo, Idrissa Gueye, Nampalys Mendy, Diatta, Diedhiou, Ismaila Sarr, Dia
Subs: Seny Dieng, Formose Mendy, Cisse, Jackson, Moussa N'Diaye, Ciss, Ndiaye, Pape Sarr, Ahmadou Dieng, Gomis, Name, Loum N'Diaye, Pape Gueye
Qatar vs Senegal prediction
Senegal will have been disappointed to concede twice late on against the Netherlands and should have enough quality to beat the hosts.
Senegal to win, 3-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Qatar and Senegal have never met each other in a competitive fixture.
Qatar vs Senegal match odds
Qatar win: 5/1
Draw: 13/5
Senegal win: 4/6
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
