Al-Ittifak vs Al-Taawun prediction & H2H on February 26, 2025
Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On February 26, 2025, the 22nd round of the Saudi Pro League will feature a match between Al-Ittifak and Al-Taawun at Al-Ittifak's club stadium in Dammam. There are doubts that the match will be high-scoring.
Preview
Both teams find themselves in the middle of the standings, each with 28 points. With a significant 27-point gap from the leader, neither team is in contention for the title. However, they are well above the relegation zone, with a comfortable 12-point cushion ensuring their safety in the league.
In their previous match, Al-Ittifak pulled off an impressive victory, defeating one of the league leaders, Al-Nassr, 3-2 away. This win underlined the team's confidence in away matches, where they have been performing admirably. However, their home form has been considerably weaker. With just two wins and 6 points from 10 home games this season, they have one of the worst home records in the league.
Al-Taawun, known for their solid defense, has conceded just 20 goals this season – the second-best record in the league alongside leaders Al-Ittihad. Their well-organized defense allows them to stay competitive in most matches. However, their attack has been less impressive, particularly away from home, where they have scored only 8 goals. This highlights their cautious playing style, prioritizing defense over offense.
Possible lineups
- Al-Ittifak: Rodak, Al-Otaibi, Madu, Hendry, Khatib, Ali, Medran, Costa, Wijnaldum, Vitinho, Toko Ekambi
- Al-Taawun: Atiah, Mahzari, Al-Nasser, Rivas, Al-Ahmad, Sabiri, Al-Farhan, Fajr, Al-Kuweikibi, Bahebri, Adam
Match facts and H2H
- Al-Ittifak has scored in each of their last six home matches.
- Al-Taawun has lost only once in their last seven away matches.
- In seven of Al-Ittifak's last eight matches, the "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful.
- In the last five head-to-head encounters, the "Total Over 2.5" bet has not been successful in any of them.
- In those five meetings, Al-Taawun has won three times, with two matches ending in draws.
Prediction
Considering the playing style of both teams and Al-Ittifak's struggles at home, this match is expected to be cautious, with fewer goals scored. Based on this, we are placing a bet on "Total Under 2.5" with odds of 1.7.
