The Matchday 6 clash of the Saudi Pro League between Al-Fayha and Al-Taawoun will take place on October 23 at the Al-Majma'ah Sports City Stadium. Al-Fayha vs. Al-Taawoun: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Fayha vs. Al-Taawoun
Al-Fayha (4-4-2): Muhammad Al-Owais – Sultan Mandash, Motaz Hawsawi, Ahmed Bamsaud, Abdullah Al-Hamdan – Sami Al-Najei, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Hattan Bahebri, Fahad Al-Muwallad – Saleh Al-Shehri, Abdullah Al-Hamdan.
Al-Taawoun (4-2-3-1): Cassio – Saad Al-Selouli, Iago Santos, Hassan Kadesh, Abdulrahman Al-Barakah – Alvaro Medran, Alexander Mitrita – Sumayhan Al-Nabit, Leandre Tawamba, Abdullah Al-Jouei – Mitchell Duke.
Al-Fayha
In their last outing, Al-Fayha secured a 2-1 victory against Al-Ahli, extending their unbeaten run to three matches in the league (2 wins, 1 draw). The team has shown defensive solidity, conceding just three goals in their last five matches. Currently, Al-Fayha sits in the middle of the table, aiming to climb higher with a win over Al-Taawoun.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last 4 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 wins, 2 draws).
- Al-Fayha has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home games in the league.
- The scoreline has featured the number "1" at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Fayha's last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Taawoun
Al-Taawoun comes into this match following a thrilling 3-3 draw against Al-Shabab. The team has been in good form, unbeaten in their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws). Al-Taawoun boasts a potent attack, having scored 11 goals in their last five outings. They are currently in the top half of the table and will look to maintain their momentum with a positive result against Al-Fayha.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last 3 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 wins, 1 draw).
- Al-Taawoun has scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 away games in the league.
- In 4 of Al-Taawoun's last 6 away matches in the Saudi Pro League, at least one team has failed to score in regular time.
Al-Fayha vs. Al-Taawoun: Match Prediction
Al-Fayha has demonstrated a solid defensive performance at home, while Al-Taawoun has been impressive offensively on the road. This clash promises to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams seeking to capitalize on their strengths. Al-Fayha's home advantage and defensive discipline may counter Al-Taawoun's attacking prowess.
Considering all factors, I expect a competitive match with limited goals. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals