Al Taawoun will head into the tie at the Wolves Park on a high after defeating Al Kholood 2-0 in a Saudi Pro League tie on Thursday.

 

While the victory made little difference to Al Taawoun's league position, with sixth-placed Al Shabab remaining six points ahead, it was a morale booster ahead of a semi-final tie that promises to be tough.

The teams met in the 2020 AFC Champions League™ group stage, with Al Taawoun winning the first match 1-0 but suffering a heavy 6-0 defeat in the reverse fixture.

 

The side from Saudi Arabia are, however, unbeaten in their last four AFC Champions League Two home matches - although the last two ended in draws - but with a first ever continental title within touching distance, Al Taawoun will certainly be firing on all cylinders.

Sharjah are also aiming to lift an Asian trophy for the first time and will be well rested going into the first leg after having been given the week off in the UAE Pro League.

 

They still have a chance of winning the domestic title but with Shabab Al Ahli seven points ahead with eight matches remaining, the AFC Champions League Two is their best chance of lifting a trophy this season.

Unbeaten in their last three AFC Champions League Two away matches, Sharjah will count on Caio Lucas - who already has five goals under his belt - to power them past Al Taawoun.

Venue: Wolves Park (Buraidah)

Kick-off: Tuesday, 21:00 (UTC+3)