FAR Rabat vs Pyramids: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups – 14 March 2026
FAR Rabat
One of the most intriguing fixtures of the CAF Champions League playoff stage will take place this Saturday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, where Moroccan side FAR hosts Egypt's Pyramids. Here’s my pick for this high-stakes clash, offering strong chances for success.
Match preview
FAR comes into this game in a highly focused state, ready to challenge one of the tournament’s favorites. In their last league outing, the Moroccan club drew 0-0 with Zemamra, and they now boast an impressive nine-match unbeaten run across all competitions, making them a formidable opponent for any side that likes to dictate play.
Even more impressive is FAR’s continental home record. The Moroccans are unbeaten in their last 11 CAF Champions League home matches, have kept clean sheets in their four most recent outings in the competition, and all of their last six Champions League games have featured under 2.5 goals. This is a team that never rushes the game unnecessarily and knows how to suffocate the tempo, even against more flamboyant rivals.
Pyramids arrive in Rabat in excellent form, looking every inch a team that breezed through the group stage. The Egyptian club topped their group with 16 points, and in recent matches, they’ve notched wins over National Bank (1-0), Haras El Hodoud (3-1), and Ghazl El Mahalla (3-1), proving they currently have more attacking freedom and confidence than many of their tournament rivals.
But this trip marks a whole new challenge for the visitors. In Morocco, they’ll face a side that excels at protecting its box, rarely lets a match open up, and has already shown it can trouble Pyramids in previous encounters. Yes, the Egyptians are strong away from home, but here, they’ll likely be forced into a more pragmatic approach than they’re used to domestically.
Probable line-ups
- FAR Rabat: Hadraf, Bach, Derrag, Louadni, Mesbahi, Hbaba, Ouarkhane, Mendy, Khrimat, El Fahli, Ech Chamaakh
- Pyramids: El-Shenawy, Hamdi, Marei, Sami, Shibi, Blati, Atef, Everton, Reda, Magdy, Mayele
Match facts and head-to-head
- FAR are unbeaten in their last 11 CAF Champions League home games.
- Each of FAR’s last six CAF Champions League matches has featured under 2.5 goals.
- In the last four head-to-head meetings between these teams, FAR have won twice, there’s been one draw, and Pyramids have won once.
Prediction
This has all the makings of a classic first-leg playoff: two teams who understand just how costly a mistake can be. FAR, at home, will almost certainly prioritize compactness, patience, and risk minimization, while Pyramids – despite their great form – are unlikely to throw caution to the wind against a side so adept at shutting games down in this tournament. Over the two legs, the Egyptian club may have the greater attacking resources, but in Rabat, the smart money is on a very cautious contest.
