The Matchday 30 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Ahli and Al-Taawoun will take place on May 7 at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah. Al-Ahli vs. Al-Taawoun: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Ahli vs. Al-Taawoun
Al-Ahli (4-2-3-1): Mohammed Al-Owais – Motaz Hawsawi, Mohammed Al-Fatil, Lucas Lima, Abdulbasit Hindi – Ali Al-Asmari, Driss Fettouhi – Salman Al-Moasher, Marco Marin, Abdulrahman Ghareeb – Omar Al-Somah.
Al-Taawoun (4-4-2): Cassio – Yazeed Al-Bakr, Iago Santos, Ahmed Asiri, Hassan Kadesh – Alvaro Medran, Alvaro Gonzalez, Abdulrahman Al-Dawsari, Fahad Al-Rashidi – Leandre Tawamba, Mitchell Duke.
Al-Ahli
In their last outing, Al-Ahli suffered a 2-3 defeat at home against Al-Faisaly. This marked their third consecutive loss in the league, leaving them in a precarious position in the standings. Al-Ahli has struggled defensively, conceding at least two goals in each of their last three matches. They currently sit in the middle of the table, with little chance of securing a top-four finish.
- Al-Ahli has not won in regular time in their last five home matches in the league (2 draws, 3 losses).
- The team has conceded at least two goals in each of their last three home games.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Ahli's last 5 home matches.
Al-Taawoun
Al-Taawoun comes into this match on the back of a 1-1 draw away to Al-Ittihad. The team has been inconsistent this season, struggling to find a balance between attack and defense. Despite their recent struggles, Al-Taawoun remains within reach of a top-four finish, but they need to secure maximum points in their remaining fixtures.
- Al-Taawoun has not won in regular time in their last three away matches in the league (1 draw, 2 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Al-Taawoun's last 6 away games.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in 3 of Al-Taawoun's last 5 away matches in the league.
Al-Ahli vs. Al-Taawoun: Match Prediction
Both teams have struggled defensively in recent matches, and this encounter could be an opportunity for either side to capitalize on the other's weaknesses. Al-Ahli's home form has been shaky, while Al-Taawoun has been inconsistent on the road. Given the current form of both teams, this match could see goals from both sides.
Considering all factors, my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
