The Matchday 19 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Taawoun and Al-Ittihad will take place on February 6 at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraidah. Al-Taawoun vs. Al-Ittihad: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: To be announced
Predicted lineups for Al-Taawoun vs. Al-Ittihad
Al-Taawoun (4-2-3-1): Cassio – Saad Yaslam, Iago Santos, Ahmed Asiri, Fahad Al-Rashidi – Alvaro Medran, Filip Kiss – Abdulrahman Al-Barakah, Mitchell Duke, Hassan Kadesh – Leandre Tawamba.
Al-Ittihad (4-3-3): Marcelo Grohe – Saud Abdulhamid, Ahmed Hegazy, Ziyad Al-Sahafi, Hamdan Al-Shamrani – Karim El Ahmadi, Romarinho, Bruno Henrique – Fahad Al-Muwallad, Haroune Camara, Abdulrahman Al-Obood.
Al-Taawoun
In their last match, Al-Taawoun suffered a 0-2 defeat away to Al-Hilal. This result extended their winless streak in the league to three matches (1 draw, 2 losses). Al-Taawoun has struggled to find consistency this season, particularly in defense, where they have conceded at least one goal in each of their last six league outings.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 wins, 2 draws).
- Al-Taawoun has scored at least two goals in 3 of their last 5 home games in the league.
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 2 of their last 3 home matches against Al-Ittihad.
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad comes into this match after a commanding 3-0 victory at home against Al-Fateh. This win marked their third consecutive victory in the league, showcasing their strong form. Al-Ittihad has been particularly impressive in attack, scoring at least three goals in each of their last three league matches.
- The team has won 4 of their last 5 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
- Al-Ittihad has scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 away games in the league.
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 away matches in the league.
Al-Taawoun vs. Al-Ittihad: Match Prediction
Al-Taawoun has shown resilience at home, but their recent form has been inconsistent. They will aim to tighten their defense against a high-flying Al-Ittihad side that has been prolific in front of goal. Al-Ittihad's away form is strong, and they will look to continue their winning streak.
Considering the attacking prowess of both teams, I expect a competitive match with goals from both sides. My prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
