National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Dhamk or Al Taawon that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Dhamk and Al Taawon.
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Al Taawon, who are travelling more than 1100 kilometers to play this game.
Dhamk form and stats
Dhamk participated in Kings Cup the last season, where they reached the 8th finals.Dhamk have played 4 Pro League games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 1-1-2 (wins-draws-losses).
Dhamk lost their last game at Al Ittifaq after a 2-4 scoreline. Previous to that game, a Pro League home match hosting Al Ahli in a game that was won 4-3.
A goal frenzy last time out for Dhamk, with a total of 6 goals in the match against Al Ittifaq. Fun stuff to watch!
A decent goal production from Dhamk in their home games so far, with 6 goals from 4 league matches. Dhamk have conceded 8 goals in these home games, a significant number.
Al Taawon form and stats
They also participated in Kings Cup last season. This ended in the 8th finals.The story so far for the visiting team on their Pro League travels is 0 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat. The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Taawon have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone 14 consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Dhamk game. The last three matches for Taawon have all ended in a draw.
Taawon has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Abha for a Pro League game that ended a draw (0-0). Preceding that game, the 1-1 draw paying a visit to Al Batin.
There's been a serious shortage of goals from Al Taawon's away games in the league this season with only 2 goals from 4 matches. It's not easy to score on Al Taawon as they have only conceded 3 goals from these away games.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last nine meetings between these two teams are: five wins for Dhamk, one draw and three wins for Al Taawon. Over 2,5 goals: six times; under 2,5 goals: three games.Dhamk missing players
Al Taawon missing players
| Dhamk | Al Taawon | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | ||
| 8 | 6 | Drew | D | 3 | 6 | ||
| 9 | 2 | Lost | L | 8 | 14 | ||
| 38 | 24 | Scored | S | 6 | 14 | ||
| 40 | 20 | Conceded | C | 13 | 31 | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 42% | 44% | ||
| 60% | 62% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 20% | ||
| 32% | 38% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 8% | ||
| 24% | 23% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | ||
| 64% | 77% | BTTS | BTTS | 42% | 36% | ||
| 24% | 15% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 24% | ||
| 24% | 15% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 44% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2 | 2.1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.3 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | ||
| 7.5 | 8.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.4 | 8.3 | ||
| 3.5 | 4.1 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.7 | 2.8 | ||
| 43% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 19% | 20% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Al Hilal | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 19 |
| 2 | Al Shabab | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 15 |
| 3 | Al Ittihad | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 13 |
| 4 | Al Faisaly | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| 5 | Al Ahli | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 13 |
| 6 | Al Quadisiya | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| 7 | Al Batin | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 11 |
| 8 | Al Taawon | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 9 | Abha | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Al Ittifaq | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | -3 | 11 |
| 11 | Al Fateh | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | -1 | 10 |
| 12 | Al Raed | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | -2 | 10 |
| 13 | Al-Ain | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -3 | 7 |
| 14 | Al Wahda | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 6 |
| 15 | Al Nassr | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 | Dhamk | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -8 | 4 |