Al-Taawoun vs Al-Qadsiah: Saudi Pro League Preview, Form and Prediction

Al-Taawoun remain winless and firmly in the bottom three, and they face a league leader in Al-Qadsiah on Tuesday. The visitors are the clear favourites, but there is some history of Al-Taawoun troubling them at home. Follow Al-Taawoun vs Al-Qadsiah live on Score808 for the score, lineups and stats.

Al-Taawoun vs Al-Qadsiah: Kick-Off Time and Venue

• Competition: Saudi Pro League 2026/27, Matchweek 10
• Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
• Kick-off: 18:10 Kenya time (EAT), also 18:10 in Riyadh, 16:10 BST, 15:10 UTC
• Venue: Al-Taawoun Club Stadium, Buraidah.

League Table Before the Match

Al-Qadsiah lead the table, one point ahead of Al-Hilal and three ahead of Al-Nassr. Al-Taawoun are 16th and winless, six points from safety, with the fewest goals scored of any club in the league.

Al-Taawoun: Form and Team News

Al-Taawoun have had a disastrous start to the season. Their last five finished matches:

• Al-Diriyah 1-1 Al-Taawoun (17 Oct)
• Al-Shabab Seeb 3-0 Al-Taawoun (11 Oct)
• Al-Taawoun 0-6 Al-Hilal (12 Sep)
• Al-Hazem 1-0 Al-Taawoun (8 Sep)
• Al-Taawoun 0-0 Al-Fateh (5 Sep)

That is two draws and three defeats, with no wins and only four goals scored in nine games. They were fortunate that Darwin Núñez missed a penalty for Al-Diriyah in the 1-1 draw last weekend. The club was a solid mid-table side last season, finishing 9th with 43 points, so the decline is sharp. I found no confirmed team news for Al-Taawoun.

Al-Qadsiah: Form and Team News

Al-Qadsiah have started the season very well. Their last five finished matches:

• Al-Qadsiah 2-1 Abha (16 Oct)
• Al-Kholood 0-5 Al-Qadsiah (9 Oct)
• Al-Qadsiah 3-3 Al-Ettifaq (11 Sep)
• Al-Qadsiah 3-2 Al-Ahli (8 Sep)
• Al-Diriyah 0-2 Al-Qadsiah (3 Sep)

That is four wins and one draw, unbeaten. Under the management of Brendan Rodgers, Al-Qadsiah have started well and sit at the top of the table, and they have lost just one of their 12 games across all competitions. The attack is strong, with 23 goals in nine league games, and the 5-0 win at Al-Kholood showed the team's best form.

There are two factors to watch. They play in the AFC Champions League Elite as well, so rotation is possible. And away form can be a concern, as one preview notes. I found no confirmed injury or suspension news for this game.

Head-to-Head Record

The recent record is closely balanced. The two clubs drew 1-1 in February 2026, and Al-Taawoun won 2-0 in November 2025, so Al-Qadsiah have not been able to take it for granted. Al-Taawoun have won three of their last five home meetings against Al-Qadsiah. That record gives the hosts some hope, even in their poor form.

What to Expect

Al-Qadsiah will have most of the possession and are far stronger in attack. Al-Taawoun will probably sit deep and look for a set piece or counter, as they have in recent draws. If Al-Taawoun can keep it level into the second half, the game could become tense. But the hosts have scored four goals in nine games, so Al-Qadsiah should create plenty of chances.

Al-Taawoun vs Al-Qadsiah Prediction

The one preview I found favours the visitors:

• The Stats Zone tips Al-Qadsiah to win, calling them firm favourites.

Our view: Al-Qadsiah have the league's best record, an attack that scores freely and a good recent form. Al-Taawoun have not won this season and have scored just four goals. A comfortable Al-Qadsiah win looks most likely, with 0-2 the leading scoreline. Al-Taawoun's home record against them means they could still take a point. This is a forecast, not a guarantee.

How to Follow Al-Taawoun vs Al-Qadsiah Live

Open the Al-Taawoun vs Al-Qadsiah match page on Score808 for live updates, lineups and stats. You can also visit the Saudi Arabian Pro League hub for the full table and fixtures, and see team pages for Al-Taawoun and Al-Qadsiah. To catch up on recent form, see Al-Diriyah vs Al-Taawoun, Al-Shabab Seeb vs Al-Taawoun, Al-Qadsiah vs Abha and Al-Kholood vs Al-Qadsiah. For more Saudi football, read our Al-Hilal vs Al-Hazem preview. Check your local broadcaster for the TV channel.

FAQ

What time is Al-Taawoun vs Al-Qadsiah in Kenya?
Kick-off is 18:10 EAT on Tuesday 20 October 2026, which is 15:10 UTC.

Where is the match being played?
At Al-Taawoun Club Stadium in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia.

Where do the teams sit in the Saudi Pro League table?
Al-Qadsiah are 1st with 22 points. Al-Taawoun are 16th with four points.

Who manages Al-Qadsiah?
Brendan Rodgers.

What happened when they last met?
They drew 1-1 in February 2026. Al-Taawoun won 2-0 at home in November 2025.

Who is favourite to win?
Al-Qadsiah, by a clear margin.