Al Taawon and Al Ettifaq will meet on Monday, 27 May, in the last round of the Saudi Pro League.
With both teams in good form and near the top, who will emerge victorious from this duel? Find out from our Al Taawon vs Al Ettifaq prediction right here.
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Al Taawon vs Al Ettifaq prediction: A narrow win for the hosts
Key Stats
- Al Taawon have beaten Al Ettifaq three times in their last five meetings.
- With just one loss in the last 10 league games, Al Taawon are in good form.
- We saw both teams score in 56% of Al Taawon's home games in the league this season.
- Both teams have scored in three of the previous five Al Ettifaq's matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favouring the hosts
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.80%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Al Taawon vs Al Ettifaq odds that the home team are the expected winners in this match, although the guests aren't without their chances either.
After all, this is a duel between two teams separated by just six points in the standings and with both of them in good form, it should be a very interesting game.
If you liked our predictions for this duel and wish to get more, check out our top betting tips for today.
Last five H2Hs: Al Taawon with the better record lately
With three wins in their last five H2H meetings with Al Ettifaq, it's clear that Al Taawon have been the better team in recent years. Things are similar when it comes to the overall H2H record between these two teams, with Al Taawon having a small advantage: 10-6-9.
Saudi Arabia Pro League 16/12/23
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Taawon Buraidah
Saudi Arabia Pro League 09/04/23
Al Taawon Buraidah
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Saudi Arabia Pro League 16/10/22
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Taawon Buraidah
Saudi Arabia Pro League 05/05/22
Al Taawon Buraidah
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Saudi Arabia Pro League 04/11/21
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Taawon Buraidah
Al Taawon preview: Hoping to secure fourth place in the league
While they've missed on a place in the AFC Champions League for next season, Al Taawon have been one of the most pleasant surprises in the league. After all, they are currently fourth in the standings, two points ahead last year's champions Al Ittihad, so a win over Al Ettifaq would ensure they finish fourth.
Meanwhile, Rakan Al-Tulayhi, Mateus, Andrei Girotto, Saad Al-Nasser, Abdulfattah Adam, and Mohammed Mahzari are on Al Taawon's injury list heading into this game.
Predicted Lineup – Maylson – Al Oyayari, Al-Saluli, Al-Ahmed, Al-Shoeil – Flavio, El Mahdioui, Al Abdulrazzaq – Al Kuwaykibi, Dos Santos, Barrow
AFC Champions League Two 15/04/25
L
Sharjah SCC
2
Al Taawon Buraidah
0
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/04/25
D
Al Akhdoud
1
Al Taawon Buraidah
1
AFC Champions League Two 08/04/25
W
Sharjah SCC
0
Al Taawon Buraidah
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 04/04/25
W
Al Kholood
0
Al Taawon Buraidah
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 15/03/25
L
Al Hilal Riyadh
2
Al Taawon Buraidah
0
Al Ettifaq preview: In solid form to end the season
With just one loss in the last seven games in the Saudi Pro League, Steven Gerrard's squad has done well recently. Overall, they sit in the sixth place in the standings and will likely finish the season in that spot even with a loss in the last round.
When it comes to news, Demarai Gray is the only injured player in the team.
Predicted Lineup – Victor – Otaibi, Hendry, Madu, Al-Khateeb – Hazazi, Wijnaldum, Fofana, Medran – Ekambi, Camara
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/04/25
D
Al Hilal Riyadh
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 05/04/25
D
Al Qadisiya Al Khubar
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 15/03/25
L
Al Fayha
2
Al Ittifaq Dammam
0
Gulf Club Champions League 12/03/25
L
Duhok
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
0
Gulf Club Champions League 12/03/25
L
Duhok
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
0
Player to watch: Pedro
João Pedro Pereira dos Santos, known simply as Pedro, is Al Taawon's top scorer this season in the Saudi Pro League with 11 goals in 24 appearances.
Can Pedro score the first goal?
Four of the 11 goals that Pedro scored so far in the Saudi Pro League have been the first goal of those respective matches. Will we see that happen against Al Ettifaq too?