FAR Rabat vs JS Kabylie: can either side move closer to the CAF Champions League play-offs?
FAR Rabat
JS Kabylie
On Saturday, 31 January, we are set for a fourth-round CAF Champions League clash in which FAR Rabat will face JS Kabylie. The match kicks off at 20:00 CET, and I propose a betting option for this fixture.
FAR Rabat vs JS Kabylie: match facts and H2H
- FAR Rabat have failed to win in four consecutive matches: three draws and one defeat.
- JS Kabylie are unbeaten in five matches: three draws and two defeats.
- At home, FAR Rabat are unbeaten in 11 consecutive matches.
- In their previous six matches, JS Kabylie have won only once, lost four times, and drawn once.
- FAR Rabat have won 47% of their matches this season without conceding, while JS Kabylie’s figure stands at 29%.
- FAR Rabat have lost only 7% of their matches this season without scoring, while Kabylie’s figure stands at 14%.
- In 40% of their matches this season, FAR Rabat have scored in both halves.
- The most recent head-to-head meeting between these teams ended in a 0–0 draw.
FAR Rabat vs JS Kabylie: match preview
Last week, these two sides already faced each other in the first-leg match of the CAF Champions League group stage. That encounter ended in a 0–0 draw, and both teams remain in contention for a place in the play-offs. Each side has two points and occupies third and fourth place in the group. The gap to second place is just two points, and the battle is wide open, with three matches still to be played.
FAR Rabat are currently competing only in the CAF Champions League, where they have drawn with Al Ahly and JS Kabylie. However, they suffered a 0–1 defeat to Young Africans. On the domestic front, the team are not playing at the moment and will resume their title challenge after the group stage of the Botola Pro. FAR Rabat currently sit third in the table, two points behind the leaders.
JS Kabylie are also currently involved in the CAF Champions League, with their domestic fixtures being postponed. They are seventh in the table with 23 points after 15 rounds. The gap to second place is just one point, meaning the battle for a top-two finish lies ahead. In the CAF Champions League, JS Kabylie drew with Young Africans and FAR Rabat, having previously lost to Al Ahly 1–4.
Probable line-ups
- FAR Rabat: Hamiani, Tô Carneiro, Inonga, Essaoubi, Derrag, Bach, Hadraf, Ait Ouarkhane, Hrimat, Zouhzouh, Alfahli
- JS Kabylie: Medjadel, Gattal, Bouhakak, Benzaid, Nechat Djabri, Alili, Oukaci, Boumechra, Boukhenchouche, Boualia, Guenina
Prediction
This is a crucial match for both teams, with each side aiming for victory. I still consider FAR Rabat the favourites, having reached the play-offs without major issues last season. Therefore, I suggest a bet on a win for FAR Rabat in this game.
