Al Taawoun face Abha at Al-Taawoun Club Stadium, Buraydah on Friday, Nov 20 at 6:00 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.

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

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

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