On Saturday, it is second versus fourth in the Saudi Pro League when Al-Taawoun welcomes visitors Al-Nassry to the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium for an SPL clash, with kickoff slated for 18:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Fourth-placed Al-Taawoun have won three out of their last five matches. They have amassed 34 points from 18 matches, putting them fourth on the table, 9 points behind their Saturday opponent, Al-Nassr.
Al-Taawoun will look for a home win against Al-Nassr as they look to rise the table and challenge the sides closest to them, including Al-Ahli Saudi in third and Al-Nassr in second.
A win will cut Al-Nassr’s lead ahead of Al-Taawoun to six points, keeping the chasing pack of Damac and Al-Ittihad at bay.
Al-Nassr are second on the table with 43 points from 18 matches. They have scored 51 times and conceded 22 goals. They have conceded more than Al-Taawoun have conceded (18), which highlights their defensive frailties.
Al-Nassr will look to tighten their defense even as they bolster their prolific attack, which is second only to Al-Hilal in the Saudi pro League this season.
Injury Report
Neither side has reported injury woes ahead of their Saturday clash.
Team News
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane both grabbed braces in the 2-5 win away to Al-Ittihad, with Talisca getting the other. The three are expected to keep their places and lead the line for Al-Nassr against Al-Taawoun on Saturday.
Prediction
Al-Nassr will win away from home and maintain the pressure on Al-Hilal at the top of the Saudi Pro League table.
