Stadium: Stade Mohamed V
Time: 23.10.2022, 06:00 PM
The two of the most successful teams in the Botola Pro League will square off at the 60,000-capacity Stade Mohamed V stadium on Sunday. Wydad Casablanca against Raja Casablanca is easily the biggest rivalry in Moroccan football, and the tension hangs in the air for days beforehand. When the game does arrive – the atmosphere is out of this world. With flags, colour, and smoke creating one hell of a scene. Overall, we expect an open game here when these two colossi clash.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Wydad Casablanca (3rd)
Last five games: DWWWD
The Red Castle haven’t really impressed this season, with defeats against their arch rival RSB Berkane in the CAF Super Cup final together with a loss in the first leg of the CAF championship. However, they remain undefeated in the league this season with three wins and two draws.
They head into this Derby after a disappointing (0-0) draw against winless Ittihad Tanger a few days ago. The game was one of those matches you hope the champions would win to accumulate points. However, the unfortunate happened as they were down to ten men in the 52nd minute and had nothing to do but to hold on to a point.
Wydad Casablanca are still a shadow of themselves and need to redeem themselves with a derby victory later tomorrow.
Wydad Casablanca have won the last two games at home and are unbeaten on their ground this season.
Player to watch: Yahya Jabrane
Raja Casablanca (12th)
Last five games: DLDDW
The Green Eagles parted ways with their former coach Faouzi Benzarti and acquired the service of Tunisian coach Mondher Kebaier. Since his appointment, Raja have gone on to win their last two games, including victory in the CAF championship qualifier.
Raja Casablanca have not been able to replicate their last season’s form in this campaign. They have drawn three times, lost once and won a game in the last five matches.
More recently, they secured their first three points against Hassania. A matchup that almost ended in a share of the spoils came to life when they scored from the spot in the 99th minute. The performance wasn’t convincing enough as they struggled to break down a ten man Hassania.
Raja Casablanca haven’t won away from home this season with their last two games ending in a loss and a draw.
Player to watch: Mohamed Nahiri
Expert Betting Tips
This fixture has seen more draws than wins in the previous twenty games. Wydad Casablanca have recorded six wins to Raja Casablanca’s five while nine games have ended in a share of the spoils.
This is one of the most anticipated fixtures in the league and it’s not going to be an open game as both sides will be very careful not to concede first. Wydad are in great shape heading into this game, they have won their last two games and we are hopeful they will get all the points here for 2.28.
We might see a halftime draw here for 1.90.
We are seriously backing the home side to win here as Raja Casablanca’s coach is a novice in this Derby. Bet on home win and over 1.5 goals for 3.02.
Good luck!
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