The Matchday 33 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Taawoun and Al-Riyadh will take place on May 20 at the Al-Taawoun Club Stadium. Al-Taawoun vs. Al-Riyadh: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Taawoun vs. Al-Riyadh
Al-Taawoun (4-2-3-1): Hassan Al-Tambakti – Saud Abdulhamid, Ahmed Sharahili, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Yasser Al-Shahrani – Mohamed Kanno, Salman Al-Faraj – Salem Al-Dawsari, Matheus Pereira, Fahad Al-Muwallad – Saleh Al-Shehri.
Al-Riyadh (4-4-2): Abdullah Al-Mayouf – Mohammed Jahfali, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Abdullah Madu, Mohammed Al-Breik – Nawaf Al-Abed, Abdullah Otayf, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Hattan Bahebri – Firas Al-Buraikan, Abdulrahman Ghareeb.
Al-Taawoun
In their last outing, Al-Taawoun secured a 2-1 victory against Al-Fateh at home. This win extended their unbeaten run to three matches (2 wins, 1 draw), keeping them in contention for a top-four finish. Al-Taawoun has been solid at home, winning four of their last six matches, and they have shown resilience in defense, conceding only five goals during this stretch.
- The team has won 4 of their last 6 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
- Al-Taawoun has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in 5 of their last 6 home games.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Taawoun's last 5 home matches.
Al-Riyadh
Al-Riyadh suffered a 0-3 defeat away to Al-Shabab in their last match. This loss marked their third consecutive defeat in the league, leaving them in the lower half of the table. The team has struggled on the road, failing to win any of their last five away matches (1 draw, 4 losses), and has managed to score only three goals during this period.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last 5 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (1 draw, 4 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Al-Riyadh's last 5 away games.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 3 of Al-Riyadh's last 5 away matches.
Al-Taawoun vs. Al-Riyadh: Match Prediction
Al-Taawoun has been strong at home, showcasing a solid defense and effective attacking play. Their recent form suggests they are well-positioned to secure another victory against an Al-Riyadh side that has struggled on the road. Al-Riyadh's lack of goals and defensive frailties away from home could prove costly.
Considering all factors, I anticipate a win for Al-Taawoun. My prediction: Al-Taawoun to win
