After a prolonged pre-tournament training camp that had helped to raise expectations, the outsiders offered little resistance in a comprehensive 2-0 defeat against Ecuador to start the finals.
Africa Cup of Nations holders Senegal are also under pressure to plunder points after slipping to a late 2-0 defeat in their opener against the Netherlands.
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Qatar vs. Senegal live stream, TV channel
The match will take place at 4 p.m. local time at the Al Thumama Stadium.
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Qatar vs. Senegal lineups
The only injury concern for the host nation is one from pre-tournament as midfielder Abdullah Al-Ahrak misses out while recovering from his ACL tear.
Qatar projected starting lineup (5-3-2, right to left): 1. Al Sheeb (GK) – 14. Ahmed, 3. Hassan, 2. Pedro Miguel, 12. Boudiaf, 15. Al Rawi – 5. Salman, 6. Hatim, 8. Asad – 11. Afif, 19. Ali
Star striker Sadio Mane was ruled out days before the start of the tournament in a massive blow for Senegal.
The Lions of Teranga will also be sweating on the fitness of midfielder Chiekhou Kouyate, who came off injured in the opener against the Netherlands. Abou Diallo was also struggling for fitness in the opening match, but reportedly returned to training after suffering cramps in the match.
Senegal projected lineup (4-3-3, right to left): 1. E Mendy (GK) — 21. Sabaly, 12. Cisse, 3. Koulibaly, 4. Diallo — 8. Kouyate, 6. N Mendy 5. Gueye — 15. Diatta, 21. Dia, 18. Sarr
Qatar vs. Senegal odds
Following the defeat to Ecuador, Qatar are heavy underdogs in this match against a similar opponent which can defend, hold the ball, and attack using line-breaking through balls.
The under and both teams not to score are also wildly tilted in their favor, as bookmakers do not expect this match to provide a significant amount of goals. Senegal could, however, look to run up the score if given the opportunity, as goal differential could come into play should they finish level on points with Ecuador.
Senegal will be well aware of that prospect, as they were eliminated in the group stage on fair play points in 2018, having exhausted all other tiebreakers between them and Japan.
Odds via BetMGM (USA), Sports Interaction (Canada), SkyBet (UK), and LadBrokes (Australia).
