Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Taawoun

3 February 2026 · Saudi Pro League · 2025/26 · Referee Abdullah Al-Kharbosh

Full time 1 – 0

Half-time: 0–0

G. Wijnaldum 71’

Match summary

Al-Ettifaq won 1-0 at home to Al-Taawoun. It was goalless at half-time.

G. Wijnaldum put Al-Ettifaq ahead in the 71st minute.

There was little between the sides on chances: Al-Ettifaq created 1.20 expected goals (xG) from 11 shots, Al-Taawoun 0.97 from 17.

Match stats

45% Possession 55%

11 Shots 17

3 Shots on target 4

2 Corners 5

351 Passes 428

82.6% Pass accuracy 86.9%

13 Tackles 16

15 Fouls 8

5 Yellow cards 1

2 Offsides 3

Key events

Al-Ettifaq Al-Taawoun

M. DembéléShot on target

10’

J. Costa

23’

27’

A. FulginiShot on target

29’

A. FulginiShot on target

38’

V. Hugo

F. Calvo

43’

K. Al-GhannamShot on target

48’

53’

M. AlaeliShot on target

M. NkotaR. Al-Oteibi

63’

G. WijnaldumLeft foot shot

1-0

71’

74’

F. A. Al-RashidiBiel

74’

A. BahusaynV. Hugo

78’

A. A. HarbiM. Alaeli

A. Mukhtar

80’

M. Al-OlayanJ. Costa

82’

C. ZambranoShot on target

87’

K. A. KaraniC. Zambrano

A. HassanM. Dembélé

88’

A. NabzaK. Al-Ghannam

88’

M. Rodák

89’

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Al-Ettifaq 1.20 xGAl-Taawoun 0.97 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Al-Taawoun attacking Al-Ettifaq attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

Al-Ettifaq 3-4-2-1 Starting XI

Al-Taawoun 4-2-3-1 Starting XI

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


M. Rodák	90′	4	0	20	–	–	–	–

Defenders4 players


A. A. Khateeb	90′	1	–	–	1	–	38	2	–	–	–
A. Hindi	90′	1	1	–	6	5	40	3	–	–	–
F. Calvo	90′	–	–	–	2	1	37	1	–	–
M. Al-Olayan Came on as a substitute	8′	1	–	–	1	–	4	–	–	–	–

Midfielders7 players


R. Al-Oteibi	63′	–	–	23	1	–	2	–	2	1	–	–
A. Mukhtar	90′	–	–	43	1	–	3	2	6	2	2
Á. Medrán	90′	–	–	54	2	–	1	5	6	–	3	–
J. Costa	82′	–	–	19	–	–	3	1	5	2	–
M. Nkota Came on as a substitute	27′	–	–	11	2	–	1	–	1	1	–	–
A. Nabza Came on as a substitute	8′	–	–	1	–	–	–	–	1	–	–	–
A. Hassan Came on as a substitute	8′	–	–	1	–	–	–	–	1	–	1	–

Forwards3 players


G. Wijnaldum	90′	1	–	2	1	0.23	–	–	2	–	31	–
K. Al-Ghannam	88′	–	–	1	1	0.25	–	2	–	–	17	–
M. Dembélé	88′	–	–	3	1	0.64	–	1	3	1	16	–

Goalkeeper1 player


Mailson	90′	2	1	19	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders4 players


M. Mahzari	90′	5	1	–	7	–	57	1	–	–	–
M. A. Dossari	90′	1	–	–	4	1	37	–	–	–	–
M. Al-Mufarrij	90′	2	2	–	2	–	34	1	–	–	–
M. Alaeli	78′	5	1	–	7	1	47	–	–	–	–

Midfielders7 players


V. Hugo	74′	–	–	36	2	–	–	1	1	1	–
A. E. Mahdioui	90′	–	–	58	2	–	1	1	3	–	1	–
M. H. Alqahtani	90′	–	–		–	–						–
A. Fulgini	90′	–	–	44	2	–	–	–	4	3	3	–
Biel	74′	–	–	22	2	–	2	–	4	–	2	–
A. Bahusayn Came on as a substitute	16′	–	–	11	–	–	–	–	1	2	–	–
A. A. Harbi Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	5	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards3 players


C. Zambrano	87′	–	–	2	1	0.07	–	–	4	–	12	–
F. A. Al-Rashidi Came on as a substitute	16′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	2	–
K. A. Karani Came on as a substitute	9′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists. A blank cell means that figure is not available for that player.

Form going into the game

Al-Ettifaq L W D W L

Al-Taawoun L W D L W

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Al-Taawoun 4-1 Al-Ettifaq, 18 Sep 25 Next meeting: Al-Taawoun 1-1 Al-Ettifaq, 31 Oct 26 All Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Taawoun meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.