Football News, Transfer News, Rumours, Gossip, Latest & Live Scores

Saudi Pro League

Saudi Pro League GW 6: Al-Ahli vs. Al-Taawoun | Predictions| Odds | LineUps | Preview

The clash between Al Ahli and Al Taawoun is going to take place on 16th September 2023 at 11:30 PM IST. The other major highlights of the match are as follows –

Date, Kick-Off and Stadium

  • Date: Saturday, 16 September, 2023
  • Kick-off time: 7:00 PM UK (11:30 PM IST)
  • Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium

Al-Ahli vs. Al-Taawoun Match Preview

Being one of the greatest and toughest battles of this league, the match between Al Ahli and Al Taawoun is expected to witness a close battle. Al Ahli is currently holding the 4th spot in the points table with a total of 12 points in its account after the 5 matches being played. whereas, Al Taawoun is standing at the 2nd spot in the tournament with a total of 13 points in the 5 matches they played.

What to expect from Al Ahli’s point of view is, that they would highly rely upon their premiere Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino, along with his teammate Riyad Mahrez. The Al Ahli by winning this game would eye upon being the table toppers of the league and try to regain its position as the champions of the tournament.

However, Al Taawoun would try to continue with its fabulous form and would depend upon the performance of its star players such as Brazilian center-back Andrei Girotto and Mateus dos Santos Castro. Since both teams are tending to finish first in the league standings, the game is predicted to have an exciting ending.

Al-Ahli vs. Al-Taawoun Head-to-Head and Key Stats

  • Al Ahli and Al Taawoun have played 20 games together.
  • Al Taawoun registered victory in 5 games.
  • Six games went in the favor of Al Ahli and 9 games ended up in a draw.
  • In the last battle on 5th February 2022, both teams ended up in a draw with a score lineup of 1-1.

Where to Watch Al-Ahli vs. Al-Taawoun

  • For International viewers, the game 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-Ahli vs. Al-Taawoun Prediction

Based on the current forms of both teams, the match is expected to be a close one. However, the major deciding factor between both teams will be their defense lineup. Due to the attacking line-up of Al Taawoun, the team is expected to have a stronghold as compared to Al-Ahli. Now, it is completely in the hands of the defensive and counter-attacking strategies of Al Ahli which could ensure their victory in the upcoming match.

Prediction: Al Ahli 2 – 3 Al Taawoun

Al-Ahli vs. Al-Taawoun betting tips and odds

Betting tips :

  • Tip 1: Total goals in the match – 5
  • Tip 2: Al Ahli to score – 2
  • Tip 3: Al Taawoun to score – 3
  • Tip 4: Result – Al Taawoun wins

Odds:

  • The best odds on Al Ahli are currently 1.38 as per 1xbet
  • The best odds on Al Taawoun are currently 7.19 as per Vbet
  • The best odds on a draw are currently 4.85 as per Shangrila

Probable Lineups for Al-Ahli vs. Al-Taawoun

Al Ahli’s possible starting lineup:

Edouard Mendy, Ibanez, Ali Majrashi, Abdul Basit Hindi, Roger Ibanez, Gabri Veiga, Casey, Ziyad Al-Jahni, Mahrez, Maximin, Abdullah Al-Muqrin.

Al Taawoun’s possible starting lineup:

Mailson; Al-Ghamdi, Girotti, Kadesh, Faqeehi; Flavio, Al-Mahdioui, Medran; Mateus, Bahusayn, Tawamba

Key Players Battle for Al-Ahli vs. Al-Taawoun

  • One of the major battles to be witnessed shall be between Mahrez and Lukas Tawamba.
  • Mahrez and Lukas Tawamba are the key strikers of their team and are expected to score high in the upcoming match.
  • The second battle will be between the star midfielders Gabri Veiga and Flavio.
  • Álvaro Medrán has the ability to break the defensive lineup of the team through his creative passes, pace, and counterattacks.
  • Flavio can easily create fruitful chances for his team in the coming matches with his awesome shooting skills and creative passes and crosses.