Al-Tadamon player tackles Kuwait Club player during Zain Premier League match.

KUWAIT CITY, April 2: The final round of the Zain Premier League kicks off today with a match between Kuwait Club and Al-Tadamon at 6:35 pm at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium, marking the start of the top six teams’ championship league.

The round will continue tomorrow with a matchup between Al-Qadsia and Al-Salmiya and conclude on Friday with Al-Arabi facing Al-Fahaheel.

This round follows a single-round format, with the title race narrowed down to Kuwait Club (47 points) and Al-Arabi (45 points), while Al-Qadsia holds third place with 35 points. Al-Salmiya is in fourth with 29 points, followed by Al-Fahaheel (28 points) and Al-Nasr (20 points).

Kuwait Club and Al-Arabi have been the league leaders in previous rounds, but the "Green" team faltered in the last round with a 1-1 draw against Al-Salmiya. This allowed Kuwait Club to take the top spot following a 3-1 win over Al-Tadamon.

Kuwait Club is eager to extend its dominance over Al-Tadamon, having previously defeated it  3-0 in the first division and eliminated it 5-0 in the Crown Prince Cup preliminary round.

The "Whites" know that every point is crucial in these final matches, especially with other clubs having nothing left to lose and looking to make an impact before the season ends. Kuwait Club is also aware that Al-Tadamon is a tough opponent, having led in their previous encounter before Kuwait Club made a strong comeback in the second half.

On the other hand, Al-Tadamon is hoping to improve its standing and end its losing streak against Kuwait Club. Under the guidance of Jamal Al-Qabandi, the team is also focused on preparing for the Amir’s Cup, which will begin with a match against Al-Fahaheel on April 12 in the competition’s preliminary round.

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff