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<p>The clash between Al Sailiya and Al Gharafa is sure to evoke much interest in Week 13 of the QNB Stars League on Saturday, 24th November. The kick-off is at 16:00 at the Al Ahli Stadium.</p><p>Al Sailiya are placed a creditable third with 22 points (seven wins, one draw and four defeats).</p><p>The Peregrines have the same number of points as Al Rayyan, but are placed third on better goal difference (+10 as against Al Rayyan’s +2). Al Sailiya have scored 23 goals and conceded 13.</p><p>Al Sailiya are on a hat-trick of wins, having beaten Al Kharaitiyat (5-0) and Umm Salal (2-0) in the previous rounds. However, Sami Trabelsi’s men may find it tough against an in-form Al Gharafa side, coached by Frenchman Christian Gourcuff, that is unbeaten in five games.</p><p>Al Gharafa, who beat Qatar SC 2-0 in Week 12, are sixth in the standings with 18 points (five victories, three draws and four defeats). The Cheetahs have a goal difference of +9, having scored 24 goals and conceded 15.</p><p>Al Sailiya will miss Moroccan striker Rachid Tiberkanine who was given marching orders during their victory against Umm Salal in Week 12 of the QNB Stars League.</p><p>Al Gharafa had beaten Al Sailiya 2-1 when they faced off in the first leg this season.</p><p>In Round 3 of the QSL Cup played during the break, Al Gharafa defeated Al Kharaitiyat 3-0 and Al Sailiya held Al Sadd to a 3-3 draw.</p><p>The very fact that Al Gharafa are keen to storm into the top four will make the clash pulsating.</p>