Al Taawoun vs Al Shabab Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The previous outing between these sides ended in a draw.

Al Taawoun are all set to lock horns with Al Shabab for their matchweek 13 fixture of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This contest is going to be an interesting one, which will take place at the Al Taawon Club Stadium.

The Wolves will be at home, and this is going to be an added advantage for them. They have been performing well since the beginning of the season, but faced a setback in their previous fixture.

They were outplayed by Al Ittihad and will now be looking to return to winning ways. Al Taawoun are placed third on the league table.

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Al Shabab continue their poor run of form. They are in 15th place on the Saudi Pro League points table. They have only won one of their first 12 matches.

The White Lions will be away from home and are going to be under pressure from the start. They are coming in after facing a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Al Fateh.

Kick-off:

• Location: Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Taawon Club Stadium
• Date: Friday, January 9
• Kick-off Time: 08:35 p.m. IST/ 03:05 p.m. GMT/ 10:05 a.m. ET/ 07:05 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Al Shabab: D-L-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Roger Martinez (Al Taawoun)

Even though he failed to score a goal in the previous fixture, Roger Martinez is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Al Taawoun. In 12 Saudi Pro League appearances this season, he has scored seven goals and has two assists to his name. He will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Yannick Carrasco (Al Shabab)

From controlling the midfield to playing an important part in the final third, Yannick Carrasco will be one of the crucial assets of the squad for Al Shabab. In 10 league matches of the ongoing season, he has scored five goals and has an assist to his name. Carrasco can control the midfield well and is capable of scoring goals.

Match Facts

• Al Taawoun have won three of their last five matches.
• Al Shabab are on a four-match losing streak.
• The Wolves have won three of their last five fixtures against the White Lions.

Al Taawoun vs Al Shabab: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Taawoun to win @11/10 10bet
• Roger Martinez to score @2/1 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 Betway

Injury and Team News

Al Taawoun have all their players ready and fit to be in action.

Al Shabab will be without the services of Mohammed Harbush. He is injured. Ali Makki and Faisal Al Subiani are suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 37

Al Taawoun won: 15

Al Shabab won: 13

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineups

Al Taawoun predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Mailson (GK); Mahzari, Girotto, Mufarrij, Al Dossari; Flavio, El Mahdioui, Hugo; Al Kuwaykibi, Martinez, Mandash

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

Grohe (GK); Hussain Al Subiani, Al Sadi, Hoedt, Balobaid; Sierro, Brownhill; Al Hammami, Adli, Carrasco; Carlos

Match Prediction

The Wolves will be keen to come back to winning ways, and the White Lions will be under pressure. Al Taawoun are likely to secure a win in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash against Al Shabab.

Prediction: Al Taawoun 2-1 Al Shabab

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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