Houssem Aouar closes in on 50 career goals
Al Ittihad meet Al Taawoun at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, Friday 4:30am (Saudi Pro League). Mostafa Mohamed plays game number 150.
The big picture
Al Ittihad come in 4th on the ladder with 24 points; Al Taawoun are 17th on 5. Al Ittihad have the higher position to protect.
Form
Al Ittihad have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Al Ain 1–4.
Al Taawoun have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Pakhtakor 4–5.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Al Ittihad, watch Georginio Wijnaldum (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Houssem Aouar (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Al Taawoun, watch Léandre Tawamba (0.6 goals a game, 1 assist in 2022) and Sumaihan Al-Nabet (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2022).
Milestone watch
Houssem Aouar is 1 goals short of 50 for their career.
Mostafa Mohamed is set to play game 150.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, Al Ittihad have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
