The Matchday 3 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Taawoun and Al-Ettifaq will take place on September 18 at the Al-Taawoun Club Stadium in Buraidah. Al-Taawoun vs. Al-Ettifaq: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Taawoun vs. Al-Ettifaq
Al-Taawoun (4-4-2): Mohammed Al-Breik – Sultan Al-Ghannam, Ahmed Hegazy, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Yasser Al-Shahrani – Salem Al-Dawsari, Salman Al-Faraj, Nawaf Al-Abed, Hattan Bahebri – Saleh Al-Shehri, Fahad Al-Muwallad.
Al-Ettifaq (4-3-3): Raïs M'Bolhi – Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi, Saeed Al-Mowalad, Mohammed Al-Fatil, Abdullah Al-Shammeri – Ali Hazazi, Filip Kiss, Ibrahim Mahnashi – Walid Azarou, Robin Quaison, Fahad Al-Rashidi.
Al-Taawoun
Al-Taawoun comes into this match after a 1-0 victory against Al-Fateh in the previous round. The team has shown solid form at home, winning their last three matches in the Saudi Pro League. They have managed to keep a clean sheet in two of those games, demonstrating their defensive strength.
- The team has not lost in their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (4 wins, 1 draw).
- Al-Taawoun has scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 home games in this tournament.
- In 3 of Al-Taawoun's last 4 home matches, they have won by a margin of two goals or more.
Al-Ettifaq
Al-Ettifaq suffered a 1-2 defeat at home to Al-Hilal in their last outing. The team has struggled on the road, failing to win any of their last four away matches in the Saudi Pro League. They have conceded at least two goals in three of those fixtures.
- The team has not won in their last 4 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (1 draw, 3 losses).
- Al-Ettifaq has conceded at least two goals in 3 of their last 4 away games in this tournament.
- In 4 of Al-Ettifaq's last 5 away matches, they have failed to score more than one goal.
Al-Taawoun vs. Al-Ettifaq: Match Prediction
Al-Taawoun has been impressive at home, with a solid defensive record and consistent scoring. Al-Ettifaq, on the other hand, has struggled away from home, particularly in defense. Considering these factors, I expect Al-Taawoun to take advantage of their home ground and secure a win in this encounter.
My prediction: Al-Taawoun to win
