Wydad Casablanca vs Maghreb Fes Prediction: The hosts can’t afford to drop points here

Wydad Casablanca are between a rock and a hard place with four games without a breakthrough. The Red Castle will be determined to break the back of the beast when they host Maghreb Fes at the El Bachir Stadium on Thursday. 

Wydad Casablanca (4th)

Last five games: WDLLD

The Red Castle lost twice in the entire last season but have suffered four defeats in just fourteen starts this campaign. Wydad Casablanca settled for a share of the spoils as they were unable to penetrate Maghreb Fes' defense. The result was an improved performance from their encounter against Raja Casablanca. The Red Castle sit in the 4th spot on the table with twenty-four points from a combined forty-two. Wydad Casablanca have won four and drawn twice in six games on their ground.

Maghreb Fes (9th)

Last five games: LLLWD

Tarik Sektioui's men could not maintain the momentum as they settled for a stalemate on the road against a tough Olympique Safi side. Maghreb Fes had the most shots on target and were the closest to securing the maximum points. For the second game in a row, Maghreb Fes showed resilience and deserved their results. The Diamonds are really struggling this season and have lost three, drawn three, and won once over their previous seven matches. Maghreb Fes are 9th on the log, picking up eighteen points from a possible forty-five. Maghreb Fes have drawn four, lost twice, and won a game on the road this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous twenty meetings, Wydad Casablanca have won seven while Maghreb Fes have recorded three wins and ten games ending in a tie. Wydad Casablanca head here with a share of the spoils against Maghreb Tetouan on the road. They were unlucky not to have won on the road after Yahya Jabrane missed a penalty kick. On the other side, Maghreb Fes fought for a point against Olympique Safi on the road. The Red Castle can’t afford to lose or drop points here, and we have a feeling they’ll do well. It’s not going to come easy, and we expect this game to end with a win for the host.

Wydad Casablanca will get a halftime victory for 2.13.

We expect more than two goals here for 2.23.

Good luck!