Al-Shabab host Al Kuwait in the AFC Challenge League, Quarterfinals at Seeb Sports Stadium, Muscat (14,000 capacity).

Al-Shabab won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–W–W), scoring 11 and conceding 9.

Al Kuwait won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–W–D–L), scoring 16 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 1 time: Al-Shabab 0 wins, Al Kuwait 1, 0 draws.