FAR Rabat vs Al Ahly prediction, H2H and probable lineups — November 28, 2025
FAR Rabat
In the second round of the CAF Champions League group stage, FAR Rabat and Al Ahly are set to clash. The match will take place in Morocco on Friday, November 28. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 Central European Time. I’m backing a bet on this game’s productivity.
Match preview
FAR Rabat enters this CAF Champions League clash in excellent form. The Moroccan side has been particularly impressive at home, where they haven’t lost in a long time.
In the Moroccan league, FAR have shown consistent results, making full use of rapid counterattacks and effective wing play. After eight rounds, the club sits in second place, just two points behind Wydad. Remarkably, Rabat’s defense has only conceded one goal so far.
In the Champions League, the Moroccans cleared two qualifying rounds, overcoming Real Banjul from Gambia and Guinean side Horoya in succession. However, upon reaching the main stage, they found themselves in a tough group and have already lost their opening match to Young Africans.
Going head-to-head with the Tanzanian side and the Egyptian giants for a playoff spot will be no easy feat, but there’s always a chance. The home fixture against Al Ahly will be a real test for the Moroccan team, and the support of the home crowd should play a crucial role in helping the players secure a positive result.
A disastrous start to the season led to the sacking of head coach Jose Riveiro, but his replacement, Dane Jess Thorup, managed to steady the ship and quickly brought the team back into the Egyptian Premier League title race.
Al Ahly dropped significant points in the early rounds and, heading into winter, trail Ceramica by six points, though with a game in hand. Their main threat, however, comes from Pyramids, who also lead the Red Devils on points lost.
The arrival of the new coach has restored stability, blending defensive discipline with attacking prowess. Before the international break, Al Ahly clinched yet another trophy, lifting the Egyptian Super Cup.
In the CAF Champions League, Al Ahly dispatched Agle Noir of Burundi (winning both legs 1–0), and in their group stage opener, they overwhelmed Algeria’s Kabylie. Trezeguet bagged a brace as fans in Cairo celebrated a 4–1 victory with the team.
Match facts
- FAR Rabat have kept clean sheets at home in four consecutive matches.
- Al Ahly are on a three-game winning streak.
- The Egyptians have not lost away from home since March.
- Rabat average 1.3 goals per game at home, while Al Ahly average 2 goals per game on the road.
Probable lineups
- FAR Rabat: Tagnouti, Bach, Louadni, Abdelhamid, Carneiro, Derrag, Khrimat, Ourkan Alt, Slim, Hammoudan, El-Fahli.
- Al Ahly: El-Shenawy, Hany, Ibrahim, Marei, Kouka, Ateya, Dieng, Zizo, Trezeguet, Bencharki, Sherif.
H2H
These teams have never met before.
Prediction
The main advantage for the Egyptian club is their players’ international experience. Al Ahly’s leaders are capable of controlling the game, dictating the tempo, and exploiting opponents’ mistakes.
