Al Taawoun vs Al Shabab Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odd

The visitors have not been able to keep a clean sheet in 11 matches.

Al Taawoun are ready to host Al Shabab on matchday 21 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 edition. The hosts are in the eighth spot as they have been able to win seven matches in 20 league games so far. The visitors on the other hand are in the sixth spot after winning 10 matches in the same number of games.

Al Taawoun will be at home and will be feeling confident as they emerged victorious in their last two fixtures. One of them was their league fixture and the other one was for the AFC Cup. They secured a close win against Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League. Al Taawoun scored a goal in the final moments of the game.

Al Shabab will be slightly low on confidence as they will be away from home and fell prey to Al Qadisiyah in their last league outing. In the high-voltage game, Al Shabab conceded two late goals which led to their defeat. Even though they were ahead their poor defence played a big part in their defeat and they will be looking to improve it.

Kick-off:

• Location: Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Taawoun Club Stadium
• Date: Saturday, February 22
• Kick-off Time: 19:35 IST/ 14:05 GMT/ 09:05 ET/ 06:05 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Al Shabab: L-W-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Musa Barrow (Al Taawoun)

Hailing from Gambia, Musa Barrow is the top goal scorer for Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League. He also has a couple of assists to his name. Leading the attack from left he can come up with a good amount of crosses for striker and other teammates. Barrow can help his fellow teammates find spaces in the opponent’s defence.

A fourth goal in his last five Al Taawoun appearances 😱🇬🇲 Musa Barrow is a man on fire 🔥#TAAOKH | #RoshnSaudiLeague pic.twitter.com/LqtiEtKetr

— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) November 9, 2024

Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al Shabab)

The 34-year-old Moroccan striker is in good form and should play a key part for Al Shabab in their attacking front. The former Al Nassr and Al Ittihad player is one of the top goal-scorers in the league this season. Abderrazak Hamdallah has been able to score 12 goals in 15 league matches so far. He will be looking to add a goal or two to his tally.

الحمدلله على الفوز و القادم أفضل 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/qasjYenZQy

— abderrazak Hamdallah (@Hamedallah_9) February 6, 2025

Match Facts

• This will be the 33rd meeting between Al Taawoun and Al Shabab across all competitions.
• Al Shabab have only emerged victorious in one of their last three clashes against Al Taawoun.
• The hosts have won only one of their last five league matches.

Al Taawoun vs Al Shabab: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Shabab to win @21/20 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @1/3 bet365
• Abderrazak Hamdallah to score @4/1 bet365

Injury and Team News

Al Tulayhi will not be in action for Al Taawoun because he is injured.

Seung-Gyu Kim, Yannick Carrasco and Fahad Al-Muwallad are injured and will not be a part of Al Shabab’s squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 32

Al Taawoun won: 14

Al Shabab won: 11

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

Al Taawoun predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Atiah (GK); Mahzari, Al Ahmed, Al Saluli, Rivas, Al Nasser; Bahbri, El Mahdioui, Fajr; Martinez, Barrow

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

Bushchan (GK); Al Shahrari, Hoedt, Renan; Kanabah, Aljuwayr, Kamara, Guanca; Camara, Bonaventura; Hamdallah

Match Prediction

Al Shabab seem in line to secure three points as they are likely to defeat Al Taawoun in their Saudi Pro League fixture.

Prediction: Al Taawoun 1-2 Al Shabab

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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