Al-Taawoun and Al-Ahli will face each other in a Saudi Pro League match at King Abdullah Stadium on Saturday, March 9.
Al-Taawoun and Al-Ahli: Betting Odds
Here is how bookies rate both teams' chances, according to the odds from our betting partner Megapari:
Al-Taawoun - 3.95
Draw - 3.88
Al-Ahli - 1.76
Al-Taawoun: Current form and team news
Al-Taawoun, coached by Pericles Chamusca, started the season in great form but have suffered some setbacks since December. They lost two home games against Al-Fateh and Al-Nassr. In the new year, they have drawn two games and won one. Their most notable players are Brazilians Mateus and Joao Pedro and Gambian Musa Barrow. Together, they have scored 20 of the team's 39 goals so far this season.
Al-Ahli: Current form and team news
Al-Ahli stand third in the Saudi Pro League table, but the gap between them and the top two teams is quite big. They have had mixed results in the new year: a loss, a win, and a draw. Some of their star players, like Mahrez and Firmino, have not lived up to expectations. The team is also dealing with the absence of young Spanish talent Gabri Veiga due to injury.
Al-Taawoun and Al-Ahli: Facts to know
Al-Taawoun have both scored and conceded goals in their last 5 Saudi Pro League matches.
Al-Ahli have scored at least 2 goals in each of their last 6 away league games.
Despite having many star attacking players, Al-Ahli's top scorer of the season is Saudi Arabian Firas Al-Buraikan, with 11 goals.
Al-Taawoun and Al-Ahli: Head-to-head
Al-Taawoun and Al-Ahli have played 25 matches against each other, with Al-Ahli winning 9 times and Al-Taawoun winning 6 times. Another 10 matches ended in a draw. Al-Taawoun had a series of 5 consecutive games without defeat against Al-Ahli before losing 2:3 in their last meeting.
Al-Taawoun and Al-Ahli: Prediction and betting tips
In their previous 4 meetings, both teams have scored, making it an obvious bet. However, the odds being offered are too low, so it may be a better option to consider a combined bet. Although both sides are only 5 points away from each other, Al-Ahli, led by star players Mahrez and Firmino, cannot afford to lose this battle against a direct competitor.
Our betting tip: Al-Ahli Win + Both Teams to Score (Megapari odds - 3.04)
