Qatar vs Bahrain international Friendly 2025: Live Stream and TV Channel Details

Qatar will face Bahrain on 3rd September 2025 at 4:15 PM GMT in an international friendly match. The Maroons are under pressure to deliver after inconsistent results, while Bahrain arrive as underdogs looking to cause an upset. With both sides eyeing a strong start, this encounter promises intensity and drama.

Qatar National Football Team vs Bahrain National Football Team News

Qatar national football team head coach Julen Lopetegui has kept faith with most of his June squad, though Saad Al Sheeb, Abdelrahman Moustafa, Amro Surag, and Mohamed Aiash miss out. Star attacker Akram Afif remains central with 38 international goals, supported by Edmilson Junior. Goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham is set for his 50th cap, though Salah Zakaria may also feature.
Bahrain boasts a vastly experienced lineup, with five players holding over 100 international caps. Ali Madan anchors the midfield after reaching the century milestone in June, while forward Mahdi Abd Al Jabar is expected to replace the injured Mohamed Al-Romaihi up front. Their experience and discipline will be key against Qatar’s technical edge.

Recent Form

In their last five outings, Qatar have shown mixed results with two wins and three defeats, reflecting inconsistency in both attack and defence. Victories against Qatar’s U23 side and Metalist 1925 highlighted their ability to control games when in rhythm, but heavy defeats to Lebanon, Udinese, and Uzbekistan exposed weaknesses at the back and an overreliance on star forward Akram Afif.
Bahrain’s form has been even more concerning, as they managed just one win in their last five matches — a narrow 2-1 victory over Primorje. Losses to Istra 1961, China, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia underline their struggles in creating chances and defensive stability. Their lack of goals has been a recurring issue, and unless their frontline finds form quickly, it will be difficult for them to challenge stronger opponents like Qatar.

Match Preview

Qatar enters this fixture with expectations to dominate, but questions remain over their defensive stability and lack of consistency under Lopetegui. Their reliance on Akram Afif could be decisive, though players like Edmilson Junior and Almoez Ali are also capable of delivering.
Bahrain, despite its struggles, will aim to frustrate Qatar with its disciplined approach. Their experienced midfield, led by Ali Madan and Sayed Dhiya, can provide resistance, but scoring goals has been their biggest weakness. If they fail to capitalize on limited chances, Qatar’s superior attacking options may prove the difference.

How to Watch Qatar vs Bahrain Live Streams & TV Channels

The Qatar vs Bahrain football game will be streamed across various platforms in multiple countries. Here is how to watch Qatar vs Bahrain across different regions.

Qatar vs Bahrain Predicted Lineups

Here are Sportsdunia's Qatar vs Bahrain predicted Lineups:

Qatar Predicted Lineup

Zakaria; Yousif, Al Rawi, Suhail, Al Amin; Hatem, Madibo, Meshaal; Edmilson Junior, Afif, Al Ganehi

Bahrain Predicted Lineup

Jaffer; Al Shamsan, Benaddi, Al Hayam, Al Khalasi; Madan, Al Aswad, Dhiya, Humaidan; Marhoon, Abd Al Jabar

Qatar vs Bahrain Kick-Off Time

Here are the kick-off timings for the Qatar vs Bahrain International Friendly 2025: