Telecom are struggling in 14th spot in the table with 24 points, and Al-Badri is convinced that Hossam Hassan's men will be striving to ease their relegation fears.

"It will be very tough facing any of the teams playing in the relegation zone," Al-Badri told Ahli's official website.

"They have nothing to lose and will be desperate to improve their positions."

Telecom enter the clash after they registered their first league win in 15 games by beating Olympic in the competition's last round.

Ahli are top of the Premier League table with 48 points, three points ahead and one game less than second-placed Ismaili.