Should we expect goals in this match? Al-Taawoun vs Al-Khaleej Prediction
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One of the matches in the third round of the Saudi Pro League will take place on Friday in Buraydah, where the local side Al-Taawoun will face Al-Khaleej. Here's a prediction for the match from the experts at Dailysports.
Al-Taawoun
Al-Taawoun is not considered one of the strongest clubs in Saudi Arabia, primarily due to financial constraints. The team from Buraydah operates on a smaller budget compared to many clubs in the Pro League. However, last season they finished an impressive fourth in the standings, outperforming wealthier sides like Al-Ittihad by five points.
Over the summer, the team didn't make significant signings, raising concerns about their potential, especially after coach Pericles Chamusca, who had twice led Al-Taawoun to top-five finishes, left the club. They began the new season with a 1-0 home win against Al-Fayha but suffered a 1-2 defeat away to Al-Ittihad in their last outing.
Al-Khaleej
Pedro Emanuel's team had a mediocre showing last season, finishing mid-table in the Pro League. Al-Khaleej struggled towards the end of the season, failing to win any of their last eight matches in the Saudi Super League. They avoided relegation by just five points.
In the opening match of the new season, Al-Khaleej claimed a 1-0 away victory against Damac. However, they were unable to build on that momentum, losing 0-1 at home to Al-Shabab in the second round, with Yannick Carrasco scoring the decisive goal in the 60th minute.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The last two meetings between these teams ended in 1-1 draws.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet hasn’t landed in any of their last six matches.
- Only two of their last six encounters saw both teams score.
Al-Taawoun vs Al-Khaleej Prediction
Al-Taawoun put up a strong fight against Al-Ittihad, and bookmakers understandably view them as clear favorites, offering odds of 1.67 for a home win. However, we believe that the "Total Under 2.5" bet, with odds of 1.80, looks like a more attractive option in this matchup.
