Al-Taawoun will host Al Ittihad on Wednesday evening at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium. This match features two teams positioned fifth and sixth in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Taawoun aims to build on Al Ittihad’s recent struggles to advance further ahead in the standings.
Al-Taawoun enters the match following a defeat to FC Machida Zelvia. They seek to return to winning form on home soil. The team currently holds fifth place with 49 points, achieved through 14 wins, seven draws, and eight losses.
The team has the best attacking record and joint-best defensive record outside the top four, scoring 52 goals and conceding 38. Despite a solid campaign, Al-Taawoun’s hopes for continental football have dimmed, trailing fourth-placed Al Qadsiah by 14 points.
In their last five matches, Al-Taawoun has recorded two wins, two draws, and one defeat. Their most recent match resulted in a 2-1 victory away against Al Najma, which boosted team morale ahead of this encounter.
At home, Al-Taawoun has proven tough to beat, with seven wins and four draws from 14 matches. Coach Pericles Chamusca’s squad will look to leverage this home advantage against a struggling Al Ittihad.
Al Ittihad arrives at this match facing challenges, winning only one of their last four league fixtures. They currently sit sixth in the league with 45 points, having 13 wins, six draws, and nine losses.
Initially, Al Ittihad appeared capable of securing a top-four finish but has faltered at a critical juncture. Departures of key players Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante during the winter transfer window have noticeably impacted the team’s performance.
In their latest outing, Al Ittihad suffered a 1-0 defeat to FC Machida Zelvia in the AFC Champions League. This loss added to the disappointment surrounding a team that had high expectations at the season’s start.
As both teams prepare for this pivotal match, the stakes are high. Al-Taawoun will aim to solidify their position in the standings while Al Ittihad seeks to reclaim their form and climb higher in the league.
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