Could Benzema steer the current season's most captivating spectacle?
Let's Break It Down
On October 20, Al-Taawoun and Al-Ittihad clash at King Abdullah Stadium in Buraydah for round 10 of the Saudi Arabian League. Here's what you need to know:
Al-Taawoun- Strength: Solid defense and impressive home performances- Weakness: Lacks star players that can dominate top-tier matches- Al-Taawoun ranks 7th in the league for expensive lineups, yet they're doing pretty well, sitting in 2nd place after 9 rounds. Their new additions from Nantes, Bologna, and UAE league – Andrei Girotto, Moussa Barrow, and João Pedro, respectively – have contributed to their success so far. With Barrow and Pedro bagging most of the goals and Girotto bringing solidity to the defense, Al-Taawoun has become a tough nut to crack for their opponents.- The team's schedule has been favorable, with notable losses against Al-Nasr and Al-Ahli, but their home form speaks volumes, with no opponent earning points against them at home since early April.
Al-Ittihad- Strength: Solid defense and a star-studded lineup led by Benzema- Weakness: Recent struggles in attack, dealing with off-field distractions- Al-Ittihad, the defending champions, brought in stars like Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kanté during the summer. Yet, the team hasn't lived up to their expectations, looking shaky in their last few matches. A series of controversies has led to tension within the squad, with the cancellation of a match in Iran due to political reasons and Benzema's social media comments about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict causing stirs.- With the international break nearing, the team must regroup and focus on the two fronts – the league and the Asian Champions League – and their next opponent might provide a good opportunity to get back on track, given their current struggles.
Interesting Facts- Al-Taawoun boasts one of the best defenses in the league, having conceded only seven goals, the same as their upcoming opponent, Al-Ittihad.- Al-Ittihad has failed to score in their last two consecutive league matches.- Al-Taawoun has won eight consecutive home league matches.
Bookmaker OddsIn Fonbet, the odds for Al-Taawoun to win are 4.51, a draw is at 4.00, and the odds for Al-Ittihad to win have risen to 1.65.
Al-Taawoun - Al-Ittihad
P1 4.51 X 4.0 P2 1.65
Though bookmakers have reason to favor Al-Ittihad, Al-Taawoun has been a surprising force to reckon with this season. Given the recent struggles of Al-Ittihad, it seems likely that Al-Taawoun might take advantage of this opportunity. Al-Taawoun's defense has been one of the best in the league, and their recent form suggests they might just disrupt Al-Ittihad's attack plans. Our prediction, disregarding the outcome of the match, is for a total of less than 3 goals at a coefficient of 1.72. This bet choice would be "returnable," given the consistency of Al-Taawoun's defense.
Under 3
Place a Bet 1.72 ** Why settle for a bore draw when you can turn it up a notch and create a flaming hot mess? Sure, the world of soccer can sometimes be as predictable as a snail on meth, but in this keenly contested encounter between Al-Taawoun and Al-Ittihad, let's kick it up a notch and forget about the boring drawfootball. Instead, let's wager on the Under 3 goals bet with a sharp edge of 1.72. Who said sports betting can't be exciting?**
- The upcoming clash between Al-Taawoun and Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Arabian League is expected to feature two strong teams, Al-Taawoun known for their solid defense and impressive home performances, and Al-Ittihad with a star-studded lineup led by Benzema.
- Al-Taawoun's new additions, such as Andrei Girotto, Moussa Barrow, and João Pedro, have contributed significantly to their success in the league this season.
- Despite the bookmaker's favoritism towards Al-Ittihad, Al-Taawoun's defense has been one of the best in the league, and their recent form suggests they might disrupt Al-Ittihad's attack plans.
- Regardless of the match's outcome, a bet on fewer than 3 goals between Al-Taawoun and Al-Ittihad could potentially yield a return, given the consistency of Al-Taawoun's defense in the European-leagues style football setting.
