David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Al-Taawoun
Al-Wakrah
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One of the second-leg playoff matches in the AFC Champions League 2 will be played on Wednesday in Buraidah, where local team Al-Taawoun will face Al-Wakrah. The first leg between these opponents ended in a 2-2 draw. We propose a bet on the outcome of this match with a good chance of success.
Match Preview
Al-Taawoun has been known as a solid mid-table team in the Saudi Pro League in recent years. Last season, the club finished fourth, but after many rivals strengthened their squads in the offseason, the Buraidah-based team now sits in a modest eighth position.
January began with Al-Taawoun's elimination from the King's Cup after a 0-3 defeat to Al-Qadisiyah. In general, the team struggled for form until last weekend, when they finally ended their winless streak by beating Al-Khaleej away. As for their international performances, Al-Taawoun delivered excellent results in the AFC Champions League 2, winning five out of six group-stage matches.
Al-Wakrah, playing in the Qatari Stars League, has not been able to boast successful results lately. The team remains in the lower half of the standings, currently sitting ninth out of twelve teams. Last season was more successful for Al-Wakrah, as they finished fourth.
In the AFC Champions League 2, the Qatari club played only four matches, as Indian side Mohun Bagan was disqualified from the tournament, leaving only three teams in the group. Al-Wakrah managed just one win—a 1-0 away victory against Tajikistan's Ravshan. However, that was enough to secure second place in the group and advance to the playoffs.
Probable Lineups
- Al-Taawoun: Atia – Al-Nasser, Rivas, Al-Saluli, Al-Ahmad, Mahzari – Fajr, El-Mahdioui, Bahebri – Barrow, Martinez Tobinson.
- Al-Wakrah: Al-Khater – Hassan, Scholz, Ali, Erfan – Laidouni, Fati – Ghannam, Boulaye, Assal – Hussein.
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has landed in two of Al-Taawoun's last five matches.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has landed in two of Al-Taawoun's last five matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has landed in three of Al-Wakrah’s last five matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers are cautious about this match, slightly favoring Al-Taawoun. We believe the best bet here is "Both Teams to Score" with odds of 1.60.
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