Al-Taawoun and Al-Ittihad will go one on one Friday at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in the Saudi Pro League, with kickoff slated for 15:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Second-placed Al-Taawoun are unbeaten in their last three matches. They have won four times and lost once in their last five outings in the Saudi Pro League.
In their last three matches, all wins, Al-Taawoun have scored eight times. They have conceded twice and kept one clean sheet.They have demonstrated solidity and compactness across the spine as they have surged to second on the Saudi Pro League table, just a point behind leaders Al-Hilal.
Defending champions Al-Ittihad have seen their form fall off in their last two matches. They managed a draw and a loss. The draw came away from home against Al Feiha in a 0-0 scoreline. The defeat was inflicted on them by Al-Ahli Saudi last time out in a 0-1 defeat at home.
Al-Ittihad will look to bolster their cutting edge in the final third. Their lack of firepower in the last two matches, not scoring a goal, have seen them drop points.
Injury Report
Neither camp has announced injury issues in the lead-up to Friday’s clash.
Prediction
Al-Taawoun will win the home match and make it four consecutive wins in the Saudi Pro League.
