Damac (home)
- Damac have not won in any of their last five competitive matches (2 draws, 3 defeats) and have struggled to both score goals and keep them out.
- Damac are in 15th on 12 points and look headed for a relegation fight.
- Noureddine Zekri has tried to shore up his side’s defence with his pragmatic approach and Damac have been disciplined, trying to keep their shape and rely on set-pieces and transition play to hurt the opposition.
Al-Taawoun (away)
- Al-Taawoun are a much more attack-minded side than their opponents, with Péricles Chamusca usually setting up his men in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation and his players often looking to play on the break and utilise the wide areas.
- Al-Taawoun are in 5th place on 38 - 39 points after 19 - 20 rounds of fixtures.
- Al-Taawoun will be confident of picking up the win here, with most predictions and odds makers tipping them to take the three points.
Head-to-Head
Al-Taawoun have won three of their last five meetings with Damac ( L2 ), including a 6-1 victory in October 2025 in the Saudi Pro League.
Key Players
- Valentín Vada (5 - 6 goals in the league) is Damac’s main creative force and top scorer, Angelo Fulgini is the creative hub of Al-Taawoun’s system, and Roger Martínez (14 - 15 goals) is their most reliable finisher.
- Jamal Harkass and Abdelkader Bedrane are Damac’s defensive leaders expected to try to keep the hosts compact.
Betting Insights
- Al-Taawoun are the clear favorites at 2.0, while Damac are priced around 3.7.
- Under 2.5 goals is priced at 1.7, which reflects Damac’s goal-shy form and several tight games involving Al-Taawoun this season.
Prediction
The visitors have the quality to unlock the opposition and a routine 2-0 or 2-1 win for Al-Taawoun looks the most likely outcome.
