Qatar vs Senegal confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of World Cup fixture

Qatar and Senegal suffered losing starts to their 2022 World Cup campaigns, but each has the chance to get up and running at the other’s expense here.

After hosts Qatar kicked off this tournament with a 2-0 defeat by Ecuador, Senegal were soon beaten 2-0 by Netherlands in Group A.

But the African champions at least looked worthy of a draw until they conceded twice late on, while Qatar were poor from first whistle to last.

After Qatar vs Senegal, Netherlands play Ecuador in Friday’s other Group A game.

Here’s all you need to know.

When is it?

Qatar vs Senegal is scheduled to kick off at 1pm GMT (4pm local time) on Friday 25 November.

The match is set to take place at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.

How can I watch it?

In the UK, the game will air live on BBC One. It will also stream live on the broadcaster’s website and BBC iPlayer app.

Confirmed line-ups

Qatar XI: Barsham, Deus Correia, Mohammad, Khoukhi, Abdelkarim Hassan, Ahmed, Al-Haydos, Boudiaf, Madibo, Ali, Afif

Senegal XI: Edouard Mendy, Sabaly, Koulibaly, Jakobs, Diallo, Idrissa Gueye, Nampalys Mendy, Diatta, Diedhiou, Ismaila Sarr, Dia

Odds

Qatar – 5/1

Senegal – 8/13

Draw – 11/4

Via Betfair.

Prediction

Qatar didn’t show anywhere near enough quality in their loss to Ecuador to suggest that they will fare any better here. Qatar 0-2 Senegal.