Match Report
Al Akhdoud, 17th on 20 points, faced a 33-point deficit to Al Taawoun (6th, 53). Al Taawoun's recent output lagged their position: 12th on form over five rounds while 6th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.74/1.35 for Al Taawoun and 0.79/2.06 for Al Akhdoud (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.5.
The head-to-head ledger counts 5 games: 4 Al Taawoun wins, 0 for Al Akhdoud, 1 draw, at 2.6 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 40% of the wins in this matchup.
The match was played at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium (capacity 5,000). It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Al Taawoun: Mohammed bin Hamad bin Dwaihi Al Swaidan Al Qahtani (58')
Key stats
Possession: Al Taawoun 64% · Al Akhdoud 36% · Total shots: 12-18 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 12-3