JS Kabylie vs Wydad Casablanca Prediction: The visitors will strike first here

Champions Wydad Casablanca will square off against JS Kabylie at the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 Stadium. Wydad Casablanca head here after their disappointing outing in the FIFA Club World Cup and will strive to make amendments against the home side.

JS Kabylie (Algeria)

The home side picked up an important point on the road against Angola giant Petro Luanda. They were the second-best team in the encounter and were lucky to have snatched a point.

The Lions of Djurdjura are the most successful team in Algerian Ligue One, with (14) domestic titles. However, they have not won it since the 2017-2018 season. JS Kabylie haven’t won the CAF Champions League despite their years of dominance in the Algerian league.

The Algerian-based team are going through a financial crisis, and that has affected their performance in the league. They are in the relegation spot on the log with fifteen points from a possible forty-five.

JS Kabylie appointed Abdelkader Armani in time for their CAF championship campaign, and we are sure the experienced coach won’t disappoint.

Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)

The Red Castle are holders of the CAF Champions League title after overthrowing Al Ahly the previous year. Wydad Casablanca head here as three-time CAF Champions League and are the favourite to win this year’s edition.

Wydad Casablanca commenced the Botola Pro League poorly this campaign, picking up thirty-two points from a possible forty-eight and sitting in the second spot.

The Red Castle's last defeat on the road in this competition was against Petro Luanda in February last season.

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides will clash for the first time in this tournament, and the visitors are the favourite here. Wydad Casablanca's recent record against Algerian sides isn’t bad, as the champions picked up four points from a possible six against CR Belouizdad last year. Wydad Casablanca are the second (2nd) best club team in Africa and 38th in the world. They have had their ups and downs this season but are back on their feet. Bet on an away win for 2.60.

We expect the visitors to strike first here for 2.20.

Both sides might settle for a halftime draw here for 1.96.

Good luck!