Al Salmiya 0-0 Al Shabab in the Zain Premier League, round 7 at Al-Ahmadi Stadium, Al Ahmadi (18,000 capacity).

Al Salmiya won 1, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 3 matches (D–L–W), scoring 3 and conceding 3.

Al Shabab won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–W–W–D), scoring 4 and conceding 6.

The two sides have met 10 times: Al Salmiya 5 wins, Al Shabab 3, 2 draws.