Shaab IBB host 22 May in the Republic of Yemen Cup, Round of 16.

Shaab IBB won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–W–L–L), scoring 17 and conceding 8.

22 May won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–W–L–D), scoring 10 and conceding 9.