Wydad Casablanca vs Raja Casablanca Prediction: Can the Red Castle lose four consecutive finals this season

On Sunday, Wydad Casablanca will clash against Raja Casablanca for the last time this season at the Stade Mohamed V Stadium. The Red Castle have had an unsatisfactory season after missing out on the CAF Champions League trophy, the Botola Pro League, and FIFA World Club Cup. On the other hand, the visitors will strive to compensate their fans by winning this trophy after failing to secure the CAF spot.

After losing their CAF Champions League Cup to Al Ahly in the final, Wydad Casablanca also failed to retain the league. The Red Castle were doing perfectly well until the final and were also outmuscled by AS FAR Rabat in the league. Wydad Casablanca head here after their (1-2) victory over El Jadida in the quarterfinals.

It has not been a smooth sail for the Moroccan giant, who have escaped twice through penalties. They have drawn twice and won three over their previous five matches in all competitions. Wydad Casablanca won the Cup nine times, but they last won it in 2001 and came close to lifting the trophy in 2021 after being beaten by RSB Berkane on penalties.

The Green Eagles had one of their worst seasons ever, when they finished below the top four for the first time since 2017. Raja Casablanca ended in sixth place, three points below the fourth spot and twenty-four points behind the league leaders.

They were one of the worst away sides in the league this season; they have lost seven, drawn six, and won just two. Raja Casablanca eliminated Hassania Agadir on (3-5) penalties in the round of sixteen and knocked out SCC Mohammedia after 120 minutes of play. Raja Casablanca have won this Throne Cup eight times, the most recent being in 2017.

Over their previous twenty meetings, Wydad Casablanca have won six while Raja Casablanca have recorded four victories and ten games ending in a share of the spoils. Their last meeting in this competition ended in a (2-0) victory for Wydad Casablanca. Wydad Casablanca have shown quality this season despite not winning any trophy. They fought till the last day in the league and were behind by just a point. Raja Casablanca have made some adjustments in their squad after recruiting a former Orlando Pirates coach. They look different since he took over and are unbeaten under his belt.

This is more like a final, as any team that wins here will likely secure the trophy. Both sides have equal chances of reaching the final, but Wydad Casablanca will be desperate to make a mark here, having lost two finals already. We expect Wydad to advance to the next round for 1.53.

Both teams have players who can score goals, so we expect goals at both ends for 2.17.

We expect Wydad to strike first here as they are yet to lose against Raja Casablanca in their last three meetings.

Good luck!