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After punching above their weight in each of the last two seasons, Al Taawon have, almost inevitably, returned to being quite inconsistent as they now face an Al Ettifaq side that had begun with three successive victories before defeat last weekend.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Sunday 29th September, 2024 - UK – 7:00pm / US ET – 2:00pm / US PT – 2:00pm
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – DAZN have the rights to show three Saudi Pro League games per week in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule / US – Some Saudi Pro League matches will be televised on Fox in the US, so it is worth checking their schedule.
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – If DAZN are televising this match, it can be streamed live to subscribers on DAZN’s digital platforms / US – If televised, this match can be streamed on Fox’s digital platforms, while Fubo subscribers can also stream certain Saudi Pro League matches live
AL TAAWON TEAM NEWS: MAHZARI AND MATEUS OUT
Al Taawon have a couple of long-term absentees for this weekend with the biggest injury issue being Mateus but they have had time to adjust to those injuries.
PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Maylson; Al Jumayah, Girotto, Al Saluli, Al Mufarrij, Al Nasser; Flavio, El Mahdioui, Fajr; Al Hosawi, Barrow
UNAVAILABLE: Mahzari (Injured), Mateus (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
AL ETTIFAQ TEAM NEWS: FULLY FIT
Ahead of this weekend’s clash against Al Taawon, there are no injury issues or suspension concerns so Steven Gerrard will be able to name an unchanged eleven if he chooses.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Rodak; Otaibi, Al Khateeb, Madu, Alolayan; Vitinho, Wijnaldum, Fofana; Radif, Dembele, Toko Ekambi
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
AL TAAWON VS AL ETTIFAQ PREDICTION
As mentioned, Al Taawon have been one of the better sides in Saudi Arabia in the last few seasons beyond general expectations due to the financial difference between them and the biggest clubs. They now face an Al Ettifaq side, though, that, under the management of Steven Gerrard, perhaps underperformed last year but are beginning to punch their weight this time around. This could well be a classic game of give and take in which both teams scoring actually seems a good bet.
AL TAAWON VS AL ETTIFAQ TIP: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE