Olympique de Safi vs COD Meknes Prediction: Both teams will have to be at their best

Stade El Massira will host the Morocco Botola Pro League encounter between Olympique de Safi and COD Meknes. The last meeting between these teams was in 2013, and the home team secured a hard-fought victory in this venue. Can COD Meknes change the narrative?

Olympique de Safi's last encounter was against Renaissance Zemamra, and they lost. In an encounter that ended 2-1, Ibrahim El Bahraoui scored for this team in the last minute of the first half to take them level, having gone behind in the 20th minute. However, in the 80th minute, Abdellatif El Bajjani’s strike denied this team a point at full-time. Heading into this game, Olympique de Safi have lost three of their last five games, two others against FUS Rabat and IR Tanger. Yet, their lone win was against Jeunesse Sportive Soualem, ending 1-0 at home. 

COD Meknes played Difaa El Jadidi the previous time out before the break and pulled off a 3-0 win. In that encounter, Mouhcine Rabja missed from the spot to put COD Meknes in the lead in the 18th minute. However, the veteran striker scored from a rebound before Anas El Mahraoui and Ismail Mihrab’s strikes before the full time whistle. Heading into this game, COD Meknes have two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five matches. This season, COD Meknes have 13 points from a possible 30, leaving them seated 12th in the standings. 

Olympique de Safi should get things right this time. While COD Meknes has shown competitive performances this season, road games have not ended in good results for them, and they will need more than luck to win. However, despite Olympique de Safi’s inconsistent play, this team possesses the class in the squad and experience needed in this game. While the visiting team has been strong defensively this season, a bet on a few goals is a good option, but the home team will not disappoint.