Wydad vs Olympique de Safi Prediction: Wydad will change this fixture's narratives

Stade Larbi Zaouli will host the Morocco Botola Pro League encounter between Wydad and Olympique de Safi. The visiting Safi won the last two meetings of this fixture. How will this one unfold?

Wydad's last league game was against Raja Casablanca, and this team settled for a draw. Wydad needed to come from behind in that encounter to avoid a defeat, thanks to Mohamed Rayhi 78th-minute strike. However, Wydad avoided defeat in their last three matches, defeating FUS Rabat in that run while settling for a 2-2 draw with IR Tanger. This season, Wydad have accumulated 16 points from 11 matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding 12, which leave them seated sixth.

Olympique de Safi's last league encounter was against COD Meknes, and they secured a 3-0 win. In that game, Olympique de Safi scored three times in the second half, good enough to seal maximum points. However, that was Olympique de Safi's second win in recent games, defeating Jeunesse Sportive Soualem in that run. Yet, their encounters against Renaissance Zemamra and FUS Rabat ended in defeats while drawing FAR Rabat. With 14 points from 11 matches, Olympique de Safi sit 12th in the standings, scoring 14 goals and conceding 16. 

Wydad will get things right this time despite their number of poor performances. This season, the visiting Safi have had both good and struggling sides, but their results in this fixture will boost their momentum. Expect a close contest, with the two teams struggling, but I feel Wydad will turn the tables this time and win. Also, with the two teams expected to focus on defensive play, a bet on a few goals is another option to consider.