Al Ittifaq and Al Taawoun will face off in the MatchDay 17 of the Saudi Pro League.
The match between Al-Taawoun and Al-Ettifaq is expected to be closely contested, with both teams having the potential to score.
Al-Ettifaq heads into the upcoming match after a goalless draw in the Professional League against Al-Shabab.
During that match, Al-Ettifaq held 44% possession and attempted 10 shots on goal, with 2 on target. In contrast, Al-Shabab had 16 attempts on goal, with 5 on target.
In recent times, Al-Ettifaq has struggled to find the back of the net, recording only 4 goals in their last 6 matches. However, they have also maintained defensive stability, conceding an equal number of goals, totaling 4 in those encounters.
Last 5 Games: Won: 0, Draw: 4, Lost: 1, Scored: 1, Conceded: 2, Clean Sheets: 3.
Al-Taawoun enters the upcoming match on a positive note, securing a convincing 4-1 victory against Al-Fayha in the Professional League.
During that game, Al-Taawoun held 63% possession and attempted 11 shots on goal, with an impressive 9 on target. In contrast, Al-Fayha had 7 attempts on goal, with 3 on target.
Examining their recent form, Al-Taawoun has faced challenges defensively, conceding goals in 5 of their last 6 games, with opponents scoring a total of 7 goals during this period. Addressing defensive weaknesses may be an area of focus for the team.
With a fully injury-free squad to choose from, the Al-Taawoun manager has no fitness concerns ahead of this clash.
Last 5 Games: Won: 2, Draw: 0, Lost: 3, Scored: 7, Conceded: 9, Clean Sheets: 0.
The match will be played at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.