Al Ettifaq vs Al Taawon Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Ever since the departure of Steven Gerrard, Al Ettifaq have been much-improved and they have moved level on points with upcoming opponents Al Taawon ahead of this match day.
Kick-off date/time: Wednesday 26th February, 2025: UK – 3:15pm / US ET – 10:15am / US PT – 7:15am
How to watch on TV: UK – DAZN have the rights to show three Saudi Pro League games per week in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule / US – Some Saudi Pro League matches will be televised on Fox in the US, so it is worth checking their schedule
How to watch online: UK – If DAZN are televising this match, it can be streamed live to subscribers on DAZN’s digital platforms / US – If televised, this match can be streamed on Fox’s digital platforms, while Fubo subscribers can also stream certain Saudi Pro League matches live
Al Ettifaq Team News: Dembele out
Former Celtic striker Moussa Dembele has picked up an Achilles injury that is expected to see him miss the rest of 2025. The hosts are dealing with the absences of goalkeeper Marwan Al Haidari and former Celtic defender Jack Hendry, too.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Rodak; Bamasud, Al Khateeb, Madu; Otaibi, Alvaro Medran, Ali, Joao Costa; Wijnaldum, Vitinho; Toko Ekambi
Unavailable: Al Haidari (Injured), Hendry (Injured), Dembele (Injured)
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Al Taawon Team News: Girotto suspension
Former Nantes centre-back Andrei Girotto was sent off the other day so he is now missing through suspension for Al Taawon this week. They also have a couple of key injuries such as goalkeeper Maylson and midfielder Flavio.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Atiah; Mahzari, Al Mufarriq, Roberto Rivas, Al Nasser; Sabiri, Al Farhan, Fajr; Roger Martinez, Barrow, Bahebri
Unavailable: Maylson (Injured), Girotto (Suspended), Flavio (Injured), Al Kuwaykibi (Injured)
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Al Ettifaq vs Al Taawon Prediction
Al Ettifaq sacked the aforementioned Gerrard earlier this month and they have since enjoyed three victories in their last four matches, coming into this one having just beaten Al Nassr away from home at Al Awwal Park in their most recent outing with in-form Georginio Wijnaldum notching a brace. They now face an Al Taawon side that are attempting to balance domestic commitments with a run in the AFC Cup, defeating Al Wakrah via a penalty shootout in the Round of 16 of that competition last week. The visitors backed that up by sharing a 2-2 draw with Al Shabab the other day. Given the fact they may well begin to feel fatigued, Al Ettifaq’s form and their home advantage, siding with Al Ettifaq looks the way to go for this one.
Al Ettifaq vs Al Taawon Tip: Double chance – Al Ettifaq to win or draw
