Olympique de Safi vs Renaissance Zemamra Prediction: A high scoring contest expected

Stade El Massira is set to host the round 21 Morocco Botola Pro League clash between Olympique de Safi and Renaissance Zemamra. Coming off a defeat, the hosts aim to return to winning ways, while the visitors seek to secure back-to-back wins since November of the previous year.

Olympique de Safi will be keen to avoid a recurrence of their recent result, having suffered a 1-0 defeat in their previous Botola Pro League game against Chabab Mohammedia. In that match, a 32nd-minute goal by Ismail Mihrab proved to be the decisive factor as Olympique de Safi couldn't mount a comeback. However, before this defeat, Olympique de Safi had been on a five-match unbeaten streak in the league, with two wins and three draws.

Looking ahead to this match, five out of the last six meetings involving Olympique de Safi witnessed fewer than three goals per match. During this period, Olympique de Safi scored a total of 5 goals, while their opponents notched up 4.

Renaissance Zemamra enters this match following a 3-2 victory in the Botola Pro League, defeating Maghreb Fèz in their latest fixture. In that game, Renaissance Zemamra took a two-goal lead by the 37th minute, with Zakaria Bahrou and Mahmoud Benhalid finding the net. However, Maghreb Fez made a strong comeback, equalizing through goals from Haytem Aina and Mouchcine Bouriga. A late-minute goal by Mohamed Habbali secured all three points for Renaissance Zemamra.

Looking at their recent performances, Renaissance Zemamra has conceded goals in each of their last six matches, with opponents scoring a total of 8 goals. In the league standings, Renaissance Zemamra has accumulated 22 points from 19 matches, scoring 23 goals and conceding 27, placing them in the 10th position.

The home team is clearly the favorite in this match, showing potential to capitalize on their home advantage. However, considering the history of previous meetings between these two teams, it is notable that the matches have consistently featured many goals, with both sides finding the net in each of their five encounters. While Renaissance Zemamra aims to secure consecutive wins, the motivation for Olympique de Safi to bounce back after a recent defeat suggests that both teams will likely score. In this scenario, the hosts may narrowly edge ahead at full time.