Al Taawoun desperately need points on Thursday, Apr 22 at 7:00 PM in the Saudi Professional League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Al Taawoun come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Al Riyadh, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Al Taawoun head into this on the back of a defeat, while Al Riyadh arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Al Taawoun and Al Riyadh have split their 6 meetings almost evenly (2W–2D–2W). Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

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