An away win will be our Al-Taawoun vs. Al Ettifaq prediction this weekend.
Two sides that will both be looking for responses in the Saudi Pro League will collide on Sunday.
Al Ettifaq’s unbeaten start to the season was ended last weekend, while Al-Taawoun suffered a second defeat in three last time out.
Visitors Expected to Return to Form
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Al-Taawoun | +129 |
| Draw | +245 |
| Al-Ettifaq | +183 |
Al-Taawoun vs. Al Ettifaq Head-to-Head Stats
| Total | Al-Taawoun | Al Ettifaq | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Saudi Pro League Games | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Goals | 74 | 39 | 35 |
Gerrard’s Charge Bidding for Response
It has been a solid start to the season for Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq, but the one blemish on their recent came in humbling fashion against Al-Nassr last Friday.
The Saudi club was well beaten by a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired side, with the Portuguese star opening the scoring after 33 minutes.
Al Ettifaq produced few scoring opportunities in that clash, registering just two shots on target.
Fortunately, the team quickly picked themselves up from that humbling loss in the King Cup of Champions on Monday. Karl Toko Ekambi was the standout star, netting a brace in a 2-0 win over Al-Adalah.
Al-Taawoun Struggling to Reach the Heights of Last Season
The 2023-24 season was a hugely positive campaign for Al-Taawoun, as they finished fourth in the overall standings. However, emulating that finish looks to be a struggle this term.
They come into this round after winning just twice in four league outings this season.
Meanwhile, they have suffered defeats in two of their last three league matches. That includes a disappointing 1-0 loss on the road at Al-Shabab last Saturday.
Defensive issues once again plagued their performance in midweek, as Al-Taawoun conceded twice before eventually running out 3-2 winners against minnows Abha in the King Cup of Champions.
Ekambi to Break His League Drought for Al Ettifaq
The visitors have far too much quality to overlook the prospect of an away win this weekend.
Ekambi finally opened his domestic account with a brace in the cup on Monday, and the African striker could be set to fire his first league goals of 2024-25 in a comfortable win for Al Ettifaq this weekend.
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