Umm Salal vs. Al Ahli Doha

This is the opening game of the Qatar Stars League. Umm-Salal was in the middle of the pack in the standings last year, getting outscored 36-32 in 22 matches. They had more ties (seven) than wins (six). Last year, Al Ahli Doha scored 24 goals in 22 matches and was tied for the most DRAWs (10) in the league. They play for ties away from home with DRAWs in nine of their last 13 league road contests. Also, in 18 all-time meetings between these rivals, eight have ended in ties. Take the DRAW.