Wydad Casablanca vs Petro Luanda Prediction: The Red Castle will obtain their first three points here

Having gone two games without a win, champions Wydad Casablanca will host Petro Luanda in Casablanca to secure their first three points of the tournament. The Red Castle haven’t lost at home against Petro Luanda in this competition.

It’s strange to see the defending champions at the bottom of the table after a game. Their opening match ended in a disappointing (1-0) defeat against Algerian-based JS Kabylie. Wydad Casablanca had no shot on target in the whole game and were stunned in the 87th minute after persistent pressure from the home side.

The Red Castle are holders of the CAF Champions League title after overthrowing Al Ahly last season in the previous year. Wydad Casablanca head here as three-time CAF Champions League and are the favorite to win this year’s edition despite their poor start.

Wydad Casablanca have started the Botola Pro League poorly this season, picking up thirty-two points from a possible forty-eight and sitting in the second spot.

Alexandre Santos' men have had a great start to the tournament with a win and a stalemate. Following their (0-0) home draw against JS Kabylie in their opening match, Petro Luanda stunned Vita Club on the road when they scored two goals in both halves before a consolation goal from the home team.

The Girabola champions make their fourth consecutive appearance in the competition. Petro Luanda's best results in the CAF Champions League were two-time semifinals, with last year being the most recent. Despite their inconsistency, Petro Luanda are at the top of the Girabola league with five points above second-placed Williete.

Petro Luanda were eliminated by champions Wydad Casablanca in the semifinals last season and will be hoping for revenge here.

Wydad Casablanca have won five, while Petro Luanda have recorded four victories and two games ending in a share of the spoils over the last eight meetings. Wydad Casablanca can’t afford to drop points here, and with their massive home support, we expect them to secure all the points for 1.57.

Wydad Casablanca are yet to concede at halftime in over 990 minutes of play. Wydad are always tidy at the back but lack momentum up front. They have not scored more than once over the last nine matches, but we are confident this game will witness more than a goal for 1.96.

Petro Luanda are a great attacking side and will pressure the home defense; bet on BTTS for 2.10.

Good luck!