Racing d'Abidjan vs Stade d'Abidjan Prediction: Rivalry action continues in Abidjan

Racing d'Abidjan and Stade d'Abidjan will face off in the 10th round of Ivory Coast Ligue 1 action. Both teams played to a 2-2 draw in their previous meeting. Will there be a clear winner this time, or will they settle for another draw?

Racing d'Abidjan secured an impressive 4-0 victory over Sporting Gagnoa in their recent away fixture. They scored twice in each half, with Abdoulaye Kante netting a brace and Thibaud Yameogo and Gilbert Badama also finding the net. This win extends Racing d'Abidjan's unbeaten streak to six games, with five wins and one draw against SO Armee. Currently, they lead the standings with 37 points, four ahead of their closest rival, Zoman.

Stade d'Abidjan clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Stella Adjame in their last match and aim to replicate that success in this encounter. Ben Kouyate's 59th-minute goal secured all three points for them. In their last five matches, they defeated Zoman and ASI d’Abengourou with scores of 1-0 and 5-1, respectively, but suffered defeats against ASEC Mimosas and SOL. They currently hold 25 points from 18 matches, placing them 6th in the standings.

This promises to be a fiercely contested match given the rivalry between the two teams and their current form. Racing d’Abidjan has been outstanding this season, maintaining their momentum as the league leaders. Despite Stade d’Abidjan's inconsistency, they tend to perform well in such challenging encounters. Both teams are expected to score, resulting in a 1-1 draw.