Al Taawon vs Al Fateh SC

Al Taawoun host Al Fateh on 5 September in a Pro League meeting that matters more for confidence than table position this early. Al Taawoun sit 12th with two points from three games, while Al Fateh remain winless. Both sides need a result to settle into the season. Al Taawoun have been toothless going forward, drawing 0-0 with both Al Khaleej and Al-Fayha around a 2-3 loss at Al Kholood. Roger Martinez and creator Angelo Fulgini carry the goal-scoring hopes. Al Fateh have fared worse, losing to Al Nassr and Al-Ettifaq before a 1-1 draw with Al-Faisaly, with forward Matías Vargas their main outlet. The head-to-head is about as even as it gets, with the two clubs almost level across dozens of meetings down the years, though Al Taawoun have had the slight edge in recent encounters. Our prediction: 1-1