Match Details
- Fixture: Al Taawoun vs Al Shabab – Saudi Premier League
- Date: 22nd February 2025
- Venue: Al Taawoun Club Stadium
- Kick-off Time: 7:35 PM IST (5:05 PM AST – Saudi Time)
Current Standings & Recent Form
- Al Taawoun: 10th place (LDDLW)
- Al Shabab: 6th place (LWLWL)
Al Taawoun has been struggling to find consistency, with only one win in their last five matches. Al Shabab, despite their higher position in the standings, has also been inconsistent, alternating between wins and losses in recent games.
Al Taawoun vs Al Shabab Head-to-Head Record
| Result |
|---|
| 0-1 |
| 1-0 |
| 2-1 |
| 3-0 |
| 1-1 |
In their last five encounters, Al Taawoun has had the upper hand, winning three times, while Al Shabab managed just one victory.
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Key Players to Watch
- Al Taawoun: Barrow – A vital attacking player with the ability to turn the game around.
- Al Shabab: Hamdallah – A proven goal scorer who can exploit defensive weaknesses.
Injury & Suspension Updates
| Player | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mailson | Al Taawoun | General injury | Out |
| Rakan Al-Tulayhi | Al Taawoun | Cruciate ligament | Back in training |
| Fahad Al-Muwallad | Al Shabab | Chest injury | Doubtful |
| Seung-Gyu Kim | Al Shabab | Cruciate ligament | Out for season |
| Yannick Carrasco | Al Shabab | Muscle injury | Doubtful |
Both teams have key players missing, with Al Shabab’s Carrasco and Kim’s absence being a big blow.
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Statistical Analysis & Prediction
- H2H Since 2010:
- Al Taawoun Wins: 14
- Al Shabab Wins: 11
- Draws: 7
- Al Taawoun’s Last 5 Matches: 0 Wins, 3 Draws, 2 Losses, 1.2 Goals Scored, 1.2 Conceded
- Al Shabab’s Last 5 Matches: 4 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Loss, 2.2 Goals Scored, 2.0 Conceded
Despite Al Taawoun’s dominance in recent head-to-head encounters, Al Shabab’s recent attacking form suggests they could edge this fixture.
Prediction:
A closely contested match, but Al Shabab’s attacking strength might give them the advantage. Al Shabab to win 2-1.
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