Round 27 of the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League season sees Al-Ittihad and Al-Taawoun go head-to-head at the King Abdullah Sports City on Friday evening, with both teams locked on 46 points in the table and vying for a top-three finish.
The faltering reigning champions came away empty-handed from their hard-fought contest against third-placed Al-Ahli, falling to a 1-0 defeat. Al-Taawoun, meanwhile, got the better of Al-Tai in an incredible five-goal thriller.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Al Ittihad vs Al-Taawoun kick-off time
| Date: | Friday, April 5, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 3 pm EST |
| Venue: | King Abdullah Sports City Stadium |
The Saudi Pro League match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Taawoun will be played at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in the port city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
It will kick off at 3 pm EST on Friday, April 5, 2024, in the United States (US).
How to watch Al Ittihad vs Al-Taawoun online - TV channels & live streams
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Team news & squads
Al Ittihad team news
Al-Ittihad manager Marcelo Gallardo has several men missing ahead of the visit of Al-Taawoun, with Abdullah Al-Jadani, Ahmed Sharahili, and Ahmed Bamasud all sidelined for the long-term due to cruciate ligament injuries.
Al-Ittihad predicted XI: Al Muaiouf; Kadesh, Hegazy, Luiz Felipe, Al Saqour; A. Al Ghamdi, Kante, F. Al Ghamdi, Jota; Benzema, Hamdallah
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Grohe, Al-Mayouf, Al-Mermesh |
| Defenders: | Hegazy, Felipe, Al Hawsawi, Al-Olayan, Bamasud, Shanqeeti, Kadesh, Hawsawi, Al-Sagour, Al-Menhali, Al-Mousa |
| Midfielders: | Fabinho, Romarinho, Faisal Al-Ghamdi, Al-Amri, Al Sahafi, Al-Nashri, Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, Farhan, Hamed Al-Ghamdi |
| Forwards: | Benzema, Hamdallah, Jota |
Al-Taawoun team news
Al-Taawoun have no fresh fitness issues to contend with following their 3-2 victory over Al-Tai on Tuesday night, but head coach Laurențiu Reghecampf is set to make some alterations to the starting XI to freshen up his side.
Al-Taawoun predicted XI: Mailson; Al Ghamdi, Al Saluli, Girotto, Al Shammari; Flavio, El Mahdioui; Al Kuwaykibi, Guanca, Adam; Pedro
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Mailson |
| Defenders: | Girotto, Faqeehi, Al Saluli, Al-Ahmed, Al-Shammary, Al-Sheail, Alshuyl |
| Midfielders: | Guanca, El Mahdioui, Flávio, Al-Kuwaykibi, Al-Nasser, Al Oyayari, Aboulshamat, Ashraf, Mahzari, Saleh, Baker |
| Forwards: | Barrow, Castro, Pedro, Mohammed |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Fixture | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2023 | Al Taawon 1-1 Al Ittihad | Saudi Arabia Pro League |
| May 3, 2023 | Al Taawon 2-1 Al Ittihad | Saudi Arabia Pro League |
| December 26, 2022 | Al Ittihad 3-0 Al Taawon | Saudi Arabia Pro League |
| February 21, 2022 | Al Taawon 1-2 Al Ittihad | Saudi Arabia Cup |
| February 17, 2022 | Al Taawon 1-1 Al Ittihad | Saudi Arabia Pro League |