The Matchday 27 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Okhdood and Al-Taawoun will take place on April 11 at Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Najran. Al-Okhdood vs. Al-Taawoun: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Okhdood vs. Al-Taawoun
Al-Okhdood (4-4-2): Abdulaziz Al-Dawsari – Fahad Al-Muwallad, Khalid Al-Ghamdi, Mohammed Al-Khabrani, Saad Al-Obaid – Abdulrahman Al-Dossari, Ali Al-Zaqaan, Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem, Ahmed Al-Fraidi – Saleh Al-Shehri, Mohammed Al-Sahlawi.
Al-Taawoun (4-2-3-1): Cassio – Mohammed Al-Majhad, Iago Santos, Alvaro Medran, Fahad Al-Rashidi – Saad Al-Nasser, Alejandro Romero – Sultan Al-Ghannam, Faisal Darwish, Mohammed Al-Mousa – Leandre Tawamba.
Al-Okhdood
In their last outing, Al-Okhdood suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat away to Al-Fateh. This result extended their winless streak in the league to four matches (2 draws, 2 losses). The team is currently in the lower half of the standings and is in desperate need of points to avoid relegation. At home, Al-Okhdood has shown resilience, losing only one of their last five matches (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss).
- Al-Okhdood has not lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home matches in the league (2 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has managed to score at least once in their last 6 home matches.
- Al-Okhdood has kept a clean sheet in 2 of their last 3 home matches.
Al-Taawoun
Al-Taawoun comes into this match on the back of a 2-2 draw at home against Al-Shabab. The team is aiming for a top-four finish to secure a spot in the AFC Champions League. Currently, Al-Taawoun is in fifth place, just two points behind fourth-placed Al-Nassr. They have been impressive on the road, winning three of their last five away matches (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss).
- Al-Taawoun has won in regular time in 3 of their last 5 away matches in the league.
- The team has scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 away matches.
- Al-Taawoun has scored in each of their last 7 away matches.
Al-Okhdood vs. Al-Taawoun: Match Prediction
Al-Okhdood has shown they can be competitive at home, but they face a tough challenge against an Al-Taawoun side that has been strong on the road. Al-Taawoun's attacking prowess has been evident, and they will be looking to capitalize on Al-Okhdood's defensive vulnerabilities. Given the current form of both teams, this match could see goals from both sides.
Considering all factors, my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals