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

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Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al-Taawoun and Al-Wehda who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

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

Al-Taawoun approach the next Saudi Pro League round as number 7 in the table, having claimed 38 points this season so far. With 27 games behind them, Al-Wehda amassed 23 points, placing them as number 17 before their next fixture.

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Team form: Al-Taawoun vs Al-Wehda

Al-Taawoun Form

Al-Taawoun collected one of each from their previous three matches, as they were defeated 0-2 against Al Hilal. They retaliated in a 0-2 win against Al Kholood, before drawing 1-1 with Al Akhdoud. Al-Taawoun only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Al-Taawoun Club Stadium in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew three and lost two of these six encounters, in which they scored seven and conceded seven goals.

Al-Wehda Form

Their past three matches saw Al-Wehda beating Al Khaleej 0-2, losing 1-3 against Al Shabab, and beating Damac FC by 0-1. Al-Wehda won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League. The scoreline from these matches says six goals conceded and five scored.

Betting facts for Al-Taawoun and Al-Wehda

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

  • In 18 of the last 20 Al-Taawoun matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 15 of the last 17 Al-Taawoun home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Al-Taawoun matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 4 Al-Taawoun matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 3 Al-Taawoun matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 4 Al-Wehda away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 4 Al-Wehda away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Al-Wehda away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Al-Wehda away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Al-Wehda away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5

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

Look no further than Sultan Mandash, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League, while Juninho Bacuna managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Al-Wehda in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

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Full-time result

Al-Taawoun won two of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Al-Taawoun Club Stadium. They drew five and lost three as well, while Al-Wehda won three of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost six. Al-Taawoun have beaten Al-Wehda in 7 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Al-Taawoun scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Curiously, Al-Wehda only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Al-Wehda managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Al-Taawoun have scored in 9 consecutive home meetings with Al-Wehda.

Total goals

Al-Taawoun saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Al-Wehda, who managed to score one time in those matches.

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