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Rabat – Wydad Athletic Club and Raja Club Athletic will face off in the Casablanca derby tonight. The match is part of Round five of the Botola Pro, and it will be played at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca.
Both teams are near the top of the league. Raja are second with 11 points from three wins and two draws. They are still unbeaten.Â
Wydad are third with 10 points and recently qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage after a 5–1 win over Asante Kotoko.
Raja is also in good form, with three straight wins, including a recent victory over Olympique Dcheira.
This derby is important for both sides. Raja wants to catch up to Masfes, the current league leader. While Wydad aims to boost their title hopes with a win.
Match Details
- Fixture: Wydad AC vs Raja CA
- Competition: 2025–26 Botola Pro (Round five, rescheduled)
- Venue: Stade Mohammed V (Casablanca)
- Date: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
- Kick-off: 8 p.m.(GMT+1)
- How to Watch: Arryadia (Morocco)
Raja Team News
Raja will host Wydad in the Casablanca derby while trying to stay unbeaten in the league. Coach Fadlu Davids faces injury problems.Â
Captain Badr Banoun and left-back Youssef Belammri are doubtful after picking up knocks against Dcheira.Â
Winger Mohamed Boulacsout is ruled out with a back injury.
These absences affect Raja’s defense and attack. Still, the team has been solid under Davids with three wins and two draws so far this season
Their midfield will play a key role in keeping possession and creating chances from set pieces and fast breaks.
Wydad Team News
Wydad comes into the derby in good form. They qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage after beating Asante Kotoko 5–1, including a 5–0 win at home.Â
The team is confident and nearly at full strength. Only Hamza Hannouri is a slight doubt after a knock in Ghana, though he scored in that match.
Wydad recently signed Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech, adding creativity to their attack.Â
Key forwards Thembinkosi Lorch and Cassius Mailula will lead the front line.Â
Wydad is expected to play fast football, using the wings and set pieces to create chances. Their defense has been solid, but they will need to stay cautious against Raja’s quick counterattacks.
What to Expect
This derby will be a close and tactical match. Both teams focus on controlling the midfield.Â
Raja will try to keep the ball and build attacks with short passes.Â
Wydad will aim to break up play and hit quickly on the counter.
Wydad are likely to press high and use fast wingers like Mailula and Lorch to stretch Raja’s defense.Â
Raja usually defends with many players and looks for chances on the break through their midfield and wide areas.
Set pieces could be key for both sides. The midfield battle will be important, as neither team wants to fall behind early in this heated rivalry.
Safe Calls
- Both Teams to Score – Yes. Both sides have been scoring often and have strong attacks. Their defenses aren’t perfect, so it’s likely each team will score.
- Under 2.5 Goals – Likely Casablanca derbies are usually tight and cautious. With both teams careful not to concede, a low-scoring match is likely.
- Raja to Draw – Likely  Raja are unbeaten and ahead in the standings. They will try to avoid defeat. Even a draw is enough to keep them in a good position.
Final Prediction: Raja Casablanca 1–1 Wydad Casablanca
