FAR Rabat vs Horoya AC: Match Preview & Prediction

FAR Rabat hopes to keep their continental hopes alive, while the Guinean champions aim to leverage their home advantage.

Rabat – Horoya AC host AS FAR Rabat in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second-round qualifiers today. The Guinean champions Horoya will lean on home advantage at Stade Mamadou Konaté, while Morocco’s FAR Rabat arrives looking for a crucial away-result to keep their continental hopes alive.

Match Details

Fixture: Horoya AC vs FAR Rabat
Competition: 2025–26 CAF Champions League Qualification (2nd Round, 1st Leg)
Venue: Stade Mamadou Konaté, Bamako (Mali)
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Kick-off: 5 p.m. (GMT+1)
How to Watch: Arryadia TV and CIS TV (Guinea)

FAR Rabat Team News

FAR Rabat have been in good form. They knocked out Gambian side Real de Banjul in the previous round (2–1 on the road in the first leg). They hey remain unbeaten at home after four league games (2 wins, 2 draws).

Injuries: AS FAR are near full strength. The only reported injury is veteran midfielder Abdelfettah Hadraf (shoulder), sidelined until mid-November.

Horoya AC Team News

Horoya are reigning Guinean champions, having clinched the 2024–25 title in June 2025 – their 21st national championship.

Injuries: Horaya have not reported any significant injury concerns. The side that won the domestic title is expected to have a full lineup, with home fans backing them strongly.

What to Expect

FAR Rabat will likely keep the ball and control the pace of the game through short passes. Midfielder Mohamed Rabie Hrimat and striker Reda Slim will try to create chances.

Horoya AC are expected to defend deep and stay compact, hoping to score on counterattacks and set pieces.

The fight in midfield will be key for both sides.

Safe Calls

Both Teams to Score: Yes — Both teams can score, and neither defense is solid. Horoya have let in goals at home lately, while FAR Rabat often find the net.
Under 2.5 Goals: Likely
FAR Rabat to Win or Draw: Yes — The Moroccan side are the favorites on paper. Horoya will fight hard at home, but a draw would be a satisfactory outcome for FAR Rabat.

Final score: FAR Rabat 1-0 Horoya AC