Al Taawoun vs Al Fayha Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Saudi Pro League 2024-25

The Wolves look like a strong team on paper this season. 

Al Taawoun will be hoping to start their new season on the same page as last season. They secured a fourth-placed finish in the Saudi Pro League 2023-24 season. The Wolves gathered 59 points from 34 matches and managed to finish above the likes of Al Ittihad and Al Ettifaq. 

Only six points separated them from a third-place finish. They collected three wins, two draws and two losses from the last seven matches in the 2023-24 league season. Al Taawoun led by new coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena will be hoping to start the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season with a win after losing the semi-final cup tie against Al Nassr. 

Al Fayha had a fantastic end to the 2023-24 season. They lost one match in their final six matches to finish the season strongly. They occupied the ninth position in the standings after gathering 44 points from 34 matches. 

Al Fayha are yet to make a signing for the new season. However, they have made a change in the dugout with former Panathinaikos coach Christos Kontis taking charge for the upcoming season. Fans are already excited to see how their team perform in the new season with a new face leading the team. 

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 22 August 2024 at 5:10 PM UK, 9:40 PM IST

Location: Al Taawon Club Stadium

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Musa Barrow (⁠Al Taawoun)

Musa Barrow had an outstanding debut season with his new team in the Saudi Pro League last term. Barrow has played for several top Serie A sides in his career. He has demonstrated excellent pace and physical prowess with the team, effectively holding up the play upfront while also taking on defenders with ease.

He emphasizes his game on being more effective in front of the goal. Last season, Musa Barrow netted seven goals from 24 matches, establishing himself as one of the top-performing strikers in the league. 

Henry Onyekuru (Al Fayha) 

Al Fayha had made an excellent addition to the team last season in the form of Henry Onyekuru. He had an effective last season with the team. The player appeared 34 times for the club, scoring 11 goals and setting up another three for his teammates.

His performances were enough to warrant him a starting berth ahead of the new season. At 27 years old, he is seemingly in the peak of his career.

Match Facts

• Al Taawoun are unbeaten in their last eight meetings against Al Fayha
• Al Fayha have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches
• This match will mark the first game of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season for both teams. 

⁠Al Taawoun vs Al Fayha: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Taawoun to win this match- 4/11 with William HILL
• Tip 2: Match to end with total goals under 3.5- 4/9 with Bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score in this match- 8/11 with Sky Bet

Injury & Team News

Al Taawoun have three injury concerns in their squad. Mateus, Mohammed Mahzari and Rakan Al-Tulayhi are the players sidelined for this match due to injuries. 

Meanwhile, Al Fayha also have three injury problems in their squad. Malik Al-Abdulmonem, Mohammed Abusabaan and Mohammed Yahya Majrashi are the players sidelined for this match. 

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 12

⁠Al Taawoun – 5

Al Fayha– 1

Draw – 6

Predicted Lineup

⁠Al Taawoun predicted lineup (4-1-4-1):

Mailson (GK); Bin Jumayah, Girotto, Al-Ahmad, Al Nasser; ElMahdioui; Al Kuwaykibi, Flavio, Bahusayn, Barrow; Pedro

Al Fayha predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Al Dakheel(GK); Baqawi, Alrashidi, Al Khaibari; Al Kabi, R. Kaabi, Cimirot, Al Harajan; Jubaya, Al Harthi; Onyekuru

Match Prediction for Al Taawoun vs Al Fayha

Both teams will be hoping to start their new league campaign on a positive note. However, Al Taawoun remains the favourite to win this match after dominating these fixtures in recent encounters. The quality of their squad suggests they should secure the three points here. 

Prediction: ⁠Al Taawoun 2-1 Al Fayha

Telecast for ⁠Al Taawoun vs Al Fayha

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Sports App, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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