David Flower
Dailysports's expert
One of the matches of the 4th round of the CAF Champions League group stage will take place on Saturday at the Stade d'Honneur, where the local FAR Rabat will host Raja Casablanca. We propose a bet on the outcome of this match with favorable odds.
Match Preview
FAR Rabat has been impressive in the CAF Champions League, currently leading their group. In four rounds, the Moroccan team remains undefeated, securing two wins and two draws. They are three points ahead of their closest competitor, Mamelodi Sundowns.
In the last round, FAR Rabat hosted Maniema and claimed a 2-0 victory. In their domestic league, FAR Rabat sits in third place after 16 games, nine points behind leaders Berkane, with a game in hand. Most recently, they secured a 2-0 home win against Chabab Mohammedia.
As for Raja Casablanca, the club has had a disappointing start to the new Botola Pro season, currently sitting in 8th place after 16 matches. With six wins and five losses, their form has been inconsistent. In the most recent round, Raja Casablanca lost 0-2 away to Berkane, trailing the league leaders by 16 points.
Their CAF Champions League campaign has also been underwhelming. After three rounds, Raja Casablanca was at the bottom of their group with just one point. They lost to FAR Rabat (0-2) and Mamelodi Sundowns (0-1), securing their only point in an away draw against Maniema. However, in the 4th round, the team surprised many by defeating Mamelodi Sundowns at home, lifting them to third in the group.
Expected Line-ups
- FAR Rabat: Hayati, Khrimat, Baka, Carneiro, Nakkash, Derrag, Hadraf, Nadji, Ouarhane, Hammoudan, Orebony
- Raja Casablanca: Zniti, Hafidi, Benamar, Baadi, Labib, Arrassi, Bougrine, Belammari, Bouzok, Zerhouni, Sakho, Rahimi
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has won in three of the last five matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has won in two of the last five matches.
- In the first round, FAR Rabat defeated Raja Casablanca 2-0 away.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor the hosts, offering odds of 2.27 for a FAR Rabat win. Our recommended bet for this match is "FAR Rabat to Win with a Draw No Bet" at odds of 1.60.
