Al Taawoun vs Al Ittihad Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts are ready to battle Karim Benzema and co. in the Saudi League.

Al Taawoun will be hosting Al Ittihad in the Matchday 19 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season. The hosts are in ninth place after winning six matches in 18 league games so far. They have come up with some average performances which justify their league standings. Al Ittihad are in second place even after having similar points to table toppers Al Hilal.

Al Taawoun at their home will be slightly confident. It will be a tough challenge for the hosts as Al Ittihad are in good form. The hosts will have to heavily rely on their defence as the visitors will come up with some attacking football. Al Taawoun were held to a goalless draw in their last league game against Al Feiha.

The Saudi Pro League giants will be eyeing three points here. They dropped three points a couple of games back when they met Damac. Because of the goal difference, Ittihad are in second place despite having similar points to Al Hilal. Karim Benzema and Co. will be going in with full focus. Their defence has been a problem and they should act on it.

📸| Tigers at the beginning of the week pic.twitter.com/LUpzTeIubS

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) February 2, 2025

Kick-off:

Thursday, February 6, 10:30 PM IST; 05:00 PM GMT

Location: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia

Form:

Al Taawoun: W-D-L-D-D

Al Ittihad: D-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Musa Barrow (Al Taawoun)

Having scored nine goals in 18 Saudi Pro League matches for Al Taawoun this season, Musa Barrow will be on the attacking front. He has also assisted his teammates a couple of times in the league. The 26-year-old Gambian forward will play a crucial role in getting through to Al Ittihad’s attack.

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

Although the Frenchman was goalless for Al Ittihad in their league match, Karim Benzema is battling for the Golden Boot. Benzema has scored 13 goals so far and is only second to the current top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo. The 37-year-old will be looking to make a big impact on the pitch against Al Taawoun.

Match Facts

• This will be the 33rd meeting between Ittihad and Al Taawoun across all competitions.
• Ittihad will be coming in after securing a 4-3 win over Al Kholood in the league.
• Al Taawoun dropped two points in their last league game after a goalless draw against Al Feiha.

Al Taawoun vs Al Ittihad: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win @13/20 Coral
• Goals over 2.5 @20/23 Betfair
• Karim Benzema to score @10/3 bet365

Injury and Team News

Ahmed Sharahili and Abdulaziz Al-Bishi will not be available for the visitors.

The hosts Al Taawoun will be without the services of Mailson, Flavio, Muteb Al-Mufarrij and Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 32

Al Taawoun won: 8

Al Ittihad won: 16

Draws: 8

Predicted Lineup

Al Taawoun predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Atiah (GK); Al-Jumayah, Girotto, Al-Saluli, Rivas, Al Nasser; Chavez, El Mahdioui, Fajr; Martinez, Barrow

Al Ittihad predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Rajkovic (GK); Al-Shanqeeti, Pereira, Kadesh, Mitaj; Fabinho, Kante; Al Obod, Aouar, Bergwijn; Benzema

Match Prediction

Karim Benzema and Co. might secure three points here. Al Ittihad are in a good form and are likely to outshine Al Taawoun.

Prediction: Al Taawoun 1-3 Al Ittihad

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US – fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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