Al Fayhavs.Al-Taawoun

Meanwhile, the visitors are looking to win back-to-back games for the first time since late March and early April.

Match preview

Al Fayha secured a second consecutive draw after a 1-1 stalemate with Damac at the Dhamak Club Stadium on Friday.

Vuk Rasovic's men took the lead through Fashion Sakala's penalty three minutes before halftime. However, they were unable to hold on for the victory as Ramzi Solan equalised for Damac in the 79th minute.

Sitting seventh in the Saudi Pro League standings with 43 points from 32 matches, the Mills of Sudair trail their upcoming opponents by eight points.

The hosts are unbeaten in their last four matches, with two wins preceding their recent draws. However, they will be keen to avoid a third consecutive game without a win, especially against an opponent they have not beaten since 2019.

Despite being unbeaten in their last three home games (one draw and two victories), Rasovic's men have struggled at home, winning just four out of 16 matches.

Al-Taawoun snapped their two-game winless run with a 1-0 victory over Al Shabab at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Saturday, thanks to a 52nd-minute penalty converted by Joao Pedro Coelho.

Pericles Chamusca's side now have 55 points from 32 matches, putting them fourth in the league standings and in contention for the final AFC Champions League spot.

The Wolves have not secured consecutive wins in nearly two months, but they will be hoping their strong away form will see them through on Thursday. They boast the third-best away record in the league and are unbeaten in their last nine away matches.

Al-Taawoun also hold the upper hand against their Thursday hosts, having not lost in their last seven meetings with three wins and four draws.

Al Fayha Saudi Pro League form:

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Al-Taawoun Saudi Pro League form:

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Team News

Al Fahya will be without Mohammed Majrashi and Malek Al-Abdulmenem who are both sidelined due to cruciate ligament injuries.

Henry Onyekuru, Saud Zidan and Anthony Nwakaeme are also going to miss this clash as a result of varying injuries, while Abdelhamid Sabiri is on a special leave.

Al-Taawoun's Rakan Al-Tulayhi remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament issue, while Mateus is sidelined with a tendon tear.

Andrei Girotto, Abdulfattah Adam and Mohammed Mahzari are also out injured and will miss Thursday's affair.

Al Fayha possible starting lineup:

Stojkovic; Al Rashidi, Al Khaibari, Al Shuwaish; Al Baqawi, Al Safri, Ryller, Al-Harthi; Mandash, Sakala, Konan

Al-Taawoun possible starting lineup:

Maylson; Al Shoeil, Al Ahmad, Al Saluli, Al Ghamdi; El Mahdioui, Al Oyayari, Flavio; Al Kuwaykibi, Pedro, Nasser

We say: Al Fayha 0-1 Al-Taawoun

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