AFC Asian Qualifiers
While both have no chance of earning automatic qualification to next year's FIFA World Cup, the playoffs are still within reach although their respective fates are out of their hands.
A return of one point from their two fixtures in March left Kuwait bottom of the table with five points and their hopes of a second appearance at the FIFA World Cup hanging by a thread.
Their predicament is made worse by the fact that even if they win at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, their hopes will be dashed should Oman beat Jordan in their tie.
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Palestine, in their debut appearance at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers, are in a slightly better position with six points but their hopes of securing a playoff ticket - which will offer two slots to the global showpiece - will also be dashed should Oman win.
The West Asian side, however, will be aiming for another victory after having stunned Iraq 2-1 on Matchday Eight.
Kuwait v Palestine
Venue: Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium (Ardhiyah)
Kick-off: Thursday, 21:15 (UTC+3)
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