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

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 12 match between Al-Taawoun and Al-Ettifaq and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Al-Ettifaq go up against Al-Taawoun on Saturday for a Saudi Pro League meeting at Al-Taawoun Club Stadium.

Al-Taawoun are placed 17th with four points after 11 matches. Al-Ettifaq occupy a position as seventh in the league on 18 points.

Form: Al-Taawoun vs Al-Ettifaq

Al-Taawoun Form

Al-Taawoun have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 3-0 by Al Shabab, before Al Qadsiah ran out 0-1 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Al Riyadh, who came out 2-1 winners. Al-Taawoun didn’t manage a single win in any of their previous six Saudi Pro League games at the Al-Taawoun Club Stadium. They have a record of four draws and two defeats, in which they conceded eight and scored one goals.

Al-Ettifaq Form

The results have been up and down for Al-Ettifaq, who beat Neom SC by 0-1. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 1-4 against Al Ittihad, before claiming a victory in a 0-3 game against Al Kholood. Al-Ettifaq claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, going undefeated as they also drew twice. They also banged in ten goals, whilst conceding four.

Betting facts for Al-Taawoun and Al-Ettifaq

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al-Taawoun and Al-Ettifaq. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Al-Taawoun vs Al-Ettifaq

Having scored just once lately in the Saudi Pro League, Abderrazak Hamdallah will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Al-Ettifaq hope Bersant Celina can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three Saudi Pro League goals in his last six Saudi Pro League games.

Betting markets: Al-Taawoun vs Al-Ettifaq

Full-time result

Al-Taawoun won one of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Al-Taawoun Club Stadium. They drew four and lost five as well, while Al-Ettifaq won six of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost two. Al-Ettifaq have hit a nice vein of form away from home with 8 matches now without losing. Al-Taawoun have not lost to Al-Ettifaq in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Al-Taawoun only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Al-Ettifaq scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Al-Taawoun have failed to score in 5 consecutive home games. Al-Ettifaq have kept their opponents from scoring five times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Al-Taawoun have been able to keep a clean sheet in two of their last 10 games. Al-Taawoun have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Al-Ettifaq.

Total goals

Al-Taawoun saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Al-Ettifaq’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches. Al-Taawoun conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.