Al Taawoun
- Al Taawoun are 3rd in the Saudi Pro League table and have made a strong start to the 2025-2026 season, picking up 22 points from nine games.
- Brazilian manager Pericles Chamusca has successfully implemented a pragmatic, but proactive 4-3-3 system in which his Al Taawon players press in packs, rotate positions and overload wide areas to devastating effect.
- Talisman Roger Martínez has been in devastating form for the club.
Al Najma
- Al Najma are bottom of the table with just one point and a negative double-digit goal difference after nine fixtures.
- Silva’s pragmatic 4-4-2 system is built on a solid foundation and is designed to be reactive, with his players sitting deep in a compact block and looking to take advantage of the rare openings they create via counter-attack.
- Summer signings Romell Quioto and Jawad El Yamiq have brought experience to Najma.
Key Players
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Players to watch:
- Ali Jasim has been the main goal threat for Al-Najma and will need to be on his game to give the visitors any chance of scoring.
- Romell Quioto and Jawad El Yamiq have added experience to Najma following their summer arrivals.
Betting Insights
- Al-Taawoun are a clear favorite at 1.5, while Najma are long shots at 6.0, with the draw priced at 4.1.
- Over 2.5 match goals is our main selection for Monday’s game at 1.8, as the home team have scored freely this season.
Prediction
We’re siding with the bookmakers in this matchup, as all signs point to a comfortable victory for Chamusca’s team, with a 2-0 or 2-1 final score looking the most likely outcome.
