Kuwait eyes title glory against Fahaheel as Kazma and Al-Nasr battle relegation fears
Kuwait Club, currently leading the championship group with 50 points, will take on Al-Fahaheel tomorrow (Saturday) at 6:45 PM at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium in the second round of the title race. The reigning champion is eyeing its fourth consecutive league title—and the 20th in the club's history.
Buoyed by a strong 3-0 win over Al-Tadamon in the first round and a convincing Amir Cup quarterfinal qualification after defeating Al-Jazira 3-0, the Whites are riding a wave of high morale. They'll also look to maintain their dominance over Al-Fahaheel, having beaten them twice this season with identical 3-0 scorelines.
However, any slip-up could open the door for second-placed Al-Arabi, who trail by four points with three rounds to go.
Meanwhile, fifth-placed Al-Fahaheel (29 points) still harbors hopes of finishing in the top three. After holding Al-Arabi to a 1-1 draw in the last round, they aim to upset another title contender and leave their mark on the competition.
In the relegation group, today's matchups are critical for survival. Kazma faces Yarmouk at 5:25 PM at Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium, while Al-Nasr meets Khaitan at 7:50 PM at Al-Sadaka Wal Salam Stadium.
Kazma tops the relegation standings with 19 points and needs just one point from their remaining three matches to secure their Premier League status. Having defeated Yarmouk three times this season—twice in the league (2-0) and once in the Crown Prince Cup (3-1)—Kazma enters the match as the clear favorite, despite recent instability, including a surprise exit from the Emir's Cup at the hands of Al-Jahra.
For Yarmouk, the path to survival is a near-impossible mission. With just 6 points, they must win all their remaining matches and hope today's Al-Nasr vs. Khaitan game ends in a draw. They would also need both teams to drop points in the final two rounds to keep their slim hopes alive.
Al-Nasr (12 points) and Khaitan (11 points) are neck and neck, making tonight's clash a pivotal showdown. The winner will take a crucial step toward retaining its place in the top flight, while the loser will face increasing pressure as the final rounds approach.
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