Saudi Pro League: Al-Taawoun vs Al-Ettifaq – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 3 match between Al-Taawoun and Al-Ettifaq and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

As the early season favourites, Al-Taawoun will look to justify their title credentials this coming Thursday when they take on Al-Ettifaq for a round 3 match in the Saudi Pro League.

Al-Taawoun put three points on the board from the first two rounds of the Saudi Pro League season. With the advantage of playing at Al-Taawoun Club Stadium they will be hopeful of three more points against Al-Ettifaq.

Form: Al-Taawoun vs Al-Ettifaq

Al-Taawoun Form

Al-Taawoun lost twice in their last three matches, as they were defeated 3-2 by Al-Orobah FC and 0-5 against Al Nassr FC. They turned the table by winning 2-3 against Al Akhdoud. Al-Taawoun managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. In the remaining four, they drew zero and lost four, as they scored seven and conceded 15 goals.

Al-Ettifaq Form

Al-Ettifaq recorded a draw and two wins, as the won by 2-1 and 2-1 against Al-Wehda and Al Kholood, respectively. Last time out, Al Ahli ended their streak as the match finished even 0-0. In their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Ettifaq won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying eight goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting facts for Al-Taawoun and Al-Ettifaq

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Al-Taawoun and Al-Ettifaq played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Al-Taawoun vs Al-Ettifaq

It is the beginning of a new Saudi Pro League campaign, and both Al-Taawoun and Al-Ettifaq will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.

Betting markets: Al-Taawoun vs Al-Ettifaq

Full-time result

Al-Taawoun claimed four wins, drew two and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al-Ettifaq won five, drew three and lost two of their last 10 games away. Al-Ettifaq didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent games. Al-Taawoun have not lost to Al-Ettifaq in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Al-Taawoun only scored the first goal of the match in one out of their last ten games. Curiously, Al-Ettifaq only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Al-Ettifaq should be able to score at least once this coming Thursday as Al-Taawoun failed in keeping a single clean sheet in those last 10 outings. Al-Ettifaq managed three clean sheets in their 10 most recent outings. Al-Taawoun have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Al-Ettifaq.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Al-Taawoun’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that Al-Ettifaq played across all tournaments. They scored 1.3 times on average in the process. There have been over 4.5 goals in 4 consecutive Al-Taawoun’s games.