Abha face Al Taawoun at Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium, Abha on Wednesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Saudi Professional League, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Abha come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Al Taawoun are struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

In 10 previous meetings, Abha lead 2–4 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Al Taawoun won 3–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Abha a slight edge, but Al Taawoun are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.