Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Taawon: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Ittifaq Dammam prepare to host Al Taawon on February 3, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30 under referee Al-Kharboush, this SAUDI ARABIA: Pro League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Al Ittifaq Dammam, currently 7th in the standings with 42 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 31 points. They've earned 26 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Al Taawon, sitting 5th with 46 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Al Ittifaq Dammam and Al Taawon have favored Al Ittifaq Dammam, with Al Ittifaq Dammam claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Al Riyadh, Al Ittifaq Dammam recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Rodak, Al Otaibi, Calvo, Hindi, Al-Olayan, Medran, Duda, Al-Ghannam, Wijnaldum, Costa, Dembele. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Al Taawon's last outing came against Al Kholood, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Mailson, Petkov, Al-Dawsari, Lajami, Mahzari, Fulgini, El Mahdioui, Flavio, Biel, Martinez, Al Kuwaykibi. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Al Ittifaq Dammam are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, while Al Taawon are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Al Ittifaq Dammam's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Al Taawon's games average 3.1 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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