Rivers United vs Wydad Casablanca Prediction: A tight contest that might end in a standstill

On Sunday, Nigerian side Rivers United will host African Champions Wydad Casablanca at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. The Moroccan giant head into this match after their defeat against RSB Berkane in the CAF Super Cup final a few weeks ago.

The Pride of Rivers were crowned the champions after wrapping the season with seventy-seven points. They were formidable in all their matches last season, breaking the league record of seventy-three points in a season. They racked up twenty-two points away from home in division, one of the best records in the history of the tournament.

The last time they were in this competition was in 2017; after winning the first round, they were knocked out by Sudan's Al-Merrikh 4–3 on aggregate. However, they progressed to the second round after conquering Liberian side Watanga (3-1) on aggregate in the first round.

The three times CAF Champions League winners were magnificent in the just-concluded season after defeating Al Ahly (0-2) in the finals. Having conquered the continent, Wydad also secured their domestic league as Raja Casablanca watched on.

Wydad Casablanca have been so fortunate that whatever they touch turns into silverware. The Red Castle would go against one of the most formidable opponents in the competition tomorrow, and top performance is the only option that will guarantee them success here.

Rivers United players are aware of the threats that Wydad Casablanca poses and would be confident keeping them silent here in Nigeria. Their best result here would be a draw because we doubt they can match the visitors' qualities. Bet on a full-time draw for 3.10.

Wydad would obviously get on the scoresheet and might compel the home side to find the back of the net. Bet on BTTS for 2.02.

A halftime draw for 2.10 might surface here.

Good luck!