Preview: Al Ettifaq vs Al Taawoun Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

Nine points separate the two sides on the points table.

Matchday 19 of the Saudi Pro League will take us to the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, where Al Ettifaq will lock horns with Al Taawoun in an exciting clash.

The home side are currently placed seventh in the points table. They have registered eight wins, five draws, and five losses in their opening 18 matches. Al Ettifaq are coming into this game after losing 4-0 against Al-Ahli in their last game.

Al Taawoun, on the other hand, are currently placed 5th in the points table. They are just eight points behind the league leaders, Al Hilal.

They have only accumulated 38 points from their opening 18 games. Al Taawoun won 1-0 against Al Okhdood in their last game and are favourites for this game.

Kickoff:

• Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
• Date and Kickoff time: Feb 3 – 11:00 pm IST, 05:30 pm GMT, 12:30 pm ET, 09:30 am PT
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Al Ettifaq (in all competitions): L-W-D-W-L

Al Taawoun (in all competitions): W-L-D-W-L

Players to watch out for:

Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)

The Dutch international is an integral part of the midfield of Al Ettifaq. He can also play an advanced role for his team, as he has scored nine league goals this season. He is an intelligent player.

One can rely on him to make the right decision in almost all situations. He also presses the ball relentlessly and adds a lot of intensity to the game.

Roger Martínez (Al Taawoun)

The Colombian striker is the top goal scorer of Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League this season. He has scored 14 times. He is in red-hot form right now.

He has scored five goals in just his last four appearances. He possesses a natural goal-scoring instinct and is also a lethal finisher in front of the goal.

Match Facts:

• The last encounter between these two teams ended in a 4-1 win for Al Taawoun.
• Al Ettifaq lost 4-0 against Al Ahli in their last game.
• Al Taawoun won 1-0 against Al Okhdood in their last game.

Al Ettifaq vs Al Taawoun: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Taawoun to win – 1.81 by Dafabet
• Tip 2: Both Teams to score – 1.66 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.78 by Stake

Injury and Team News:

Matija Gluscevic and Ahmed Hassan will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

Al Taawoun, on the other hand, will have their entire squad available for selection.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 30

Al Ettifaq won: 10

Al Taawoun won: 12

Draws: 8

Predicted Lineups:

Al Ettifaq (4-4-2)

Rodak(GK); Otaibi, Calvo, Hendry, Al-Khateeb; Al Ghamdi, Ali, Wijnaldum, Costa; Al-Ghannam, Dembélé

Al Taawoun (4-3-3)

Maylson(GK); Sembene, Al Dossari, Al-Ahmed, Mahzari; Ramos de Souza, Fulgini, Bahusayn; Mendez, Al-Qahtani, Martínez

Match Prediction:

Al Taawoun have a very strong squad, and despite being the away side, they are expected to register a win over Al Ettifaq in their upcoming match. They have emerged as the dark horses of the competition. A win will be a massive result for them.

Prediction: Al Ettifaq 1-2 Al Taawoun

Telecast details:

• India: Fancode
• UK: DAZN UK
• USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes
• Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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