Al Kuwait host Al-Shabab in the AFC Challenge League, Quarterfinals at Al Sulaibikhat Stadium, Kuwait City (7,000 capacity).
Al Kuwait won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–W–D–L), scoring 16 and conceding 9.
Al-Shabab won all 5 matches (W–W–W–W–W), scoring 14 and conceding 3.
The two sides have met 1 time: Al Kuwait 1 win, Al-Shabab 0, 0 draws.