The game between Al Taawoun and Al Ittihad is going to take place on 20th October 2023 at 8:30 PM IST. The other major highlights of the match are as follows-
Date, Kick-Off and Stadium
- Date: Friday, 20 October, 2023
- Kick-off time: 4:00 PM UK (8:30 PM IST)
- Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium
Al Taawoun vs Al Ittihad Preview
The matches between Al Taawoun and Al Ittihad have always been head-to-head encounters. Al Taawoun is focussing on becoming the table topper among all the teams in the points table, while Al Ittihad is battling for its spot among the top 2 teams of the League. Al Taawoun is currently residing at the 2nd spot with a total of 22 points in 9 matches.
The Al Ittihad has 19 points in its 9 matches played and is currently at the 4th spot in the tournament. Al Taawoun has won 7 of the matches out of the 9 matches played while losing 1, and 1 match ended up in a draw. Al Ittihad has won 6 of the matches out of the 9 matches played while losing 2, and 1 match ending up in a draw.
Apart from these, the match shall be an attention gainer due to the top-notch players featuring in the league consisting of Al-Ittihad’s star Midfielder Fabinho. He shall be accompanied by the star forwards- Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté.
On the other hand, Al Taawoun would try to continue with its fabulous form and would depend upon the performance of its star players such as Musa Barrow, and midfielder Ashraf El Mahdioui. Overall the match is expected to be a nail-biting finish, as both the teams are eyeing improving their positions in the league and paving up their path towards winning the prestigious title for the 2023-24 season.
Al Taawoun vs Al Ittihad Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The match between Al Taawoun and Al Tai has been one of the greatest rivalries one could ever witness in the history of Saudi Pro League. Till date around 28 matches had been played between Al Taawoun and Al Ittihad, out of which Al Taawoun had won 8 matches, while Al Ittihad had won 14 of them. While the remaining 6 matches ended in a draw. During the last match played between the two teams on 3rd May 2023, Al Ittihad thrashed Al Taawoun by a margin of 2-1.
Where to Watch Al Taawoun vs Al Ittihad
- For International viewers, the game between Al Fateh vs Abha will be telecast on Shahid TV.
- Viewers in Saudi Arabia and Middle East countries can watch live streaming on Shahid TV.
- In Europe, the game is available on DAZN for free of cost.
- Viewers in India can watch on Sony Sports Network.
Al Taawoun Team News
Al Taawoun has played an outstanding game in the league to date. Out of the 7 matches played, the team won 5 of them and is currently residing at the 3rd spot in the points table with a total of 16 points in its account.
The recent signing of the star midfielder from Spain, Álvaro Medrán from Chicago Fire has strengthened the attacking line-up of the team. Apart from that the presence of the legendary striker Musa Barrow, in the team would inspire the other team members to play in an attacking mode throughout the tournament.
Finally, the recruitment of Vítor Campelos from Portugal shall enhance the counter-attacking strategies of the team and shall ensure that it always remains the favorite to win the tournament.
Al Ittihad Team News
Al Ittihad has as usual begun to dominate the league from its very beginning by winning 5 matches out 6, and is currently sitting at the 2nd spot in the league. During the 2023-24 season, the club has made its quite extremely strong by signing legendary players such as Karim Benzema from Real Madrid, N’Golo Kanté from Chelsea, and Fabinho from Liverpool.
Apart from this, the club has also included Egyptian defender Ahmed Hegazy from West Bromwich Albion with an aim to make their defense lineup equally stronger. Finally, the attacking strategies and mindset of the newly assigned coach Nuno Espirito Santo, has further increased the efficiency of the team as a whole.
Al Taawoun vs Al Ittihad Prediction
Based upon the current forms of both the teams, the match is expected to be a close one. However, the major deciding factor between both teams shall be their defense lineup. Due to the bad run of Al Ittihad as a team, the match is expected to end in the favour of Al Taawoun. However, keeping in mind the counter-attacking strategies of Al Tai, the match is open for both teams overall.
Prediction: Al Taawoun 3 – 2 Al Ittihad
Al Taawoun vs Al Ittihad Betting Tips and Odds
Betting tips:
- Tip 1 : Total goals in the match – 5
- Tip 2 : Al Taawoun to score – 3
- Tip 3 : Al Ittihad to score – 2
- Tip 4 : Result – Al Taawoun wins
Odds:
- The best odds on Al Taawoun are currently 4.70 as per 1xbet
- The best odds on Al Tai are currently 4.10 as per Vbet
- The best odds on a draw are currently 1.59 as per Shangrila
Probable Lineups for Al Taawoun vs Al Ittihad
Al Ittihad’s possible starting lineup:
M. Grohe; M. Alshanqeeti, O. Hawsawi, A. Hegazy, H. Kadesh; Fabinho, N. Kanté, I. Coronado, Romarinho; K. Benzema, A. Hamdallah
Al Taawoun’s possible starting lineup:
Mailson; Andrei Girotto, Abdulmalik Al-Shammari, Mohammed Al-Ghamdi, Aschraf El Mahdioui; Álvaro Medrán, Musa Barrow, Mateus, João Pedro; Flávio, Awn Al-Saluli
Key Players Battle for Al Taawoun vs Al Ittihad
- One of the major battles to be witnessed shall be between Karim Benzema and Musa Barrow.
- Both the players are the key strikers of their team and are expected to score high in the coming match between the two teams.
- The second battle shall be between the star midfielders Álvaro Medrán and O Hawasawi.
- At one hand Álvaro Medrán has the ability to flip his game from a defensive midfielder to a box-to-box midfielder anytime.
- O Hawsawi can easily create fruitful chances for his team in the coming matches with his awesome dribbling skills and creative passes and crosses.