AS FAR vs Raja Casablanca Predictions - AS FAR to see off Raja at home

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 08 Jan 2025

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Brad Newcomb 08 Jan 2025

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AS FAR Rabat undefeated at home in CAF Champions League.
Raja Casablanca struggles with away form, recently beat Mamelodi Sundowns.
Home advantage gives AS FAR Rabat the edge with a 2-1 win prediction.

Raja Casablanca struggles with away form, recently beat Mamelodi Sundowns (Getty Images)

AS FAR Rabat vs Raja Casablanca Predictions

AS FAR Rabat have not lost in the CAF Champions League group stages. Raja kept their hopes alive with a win last weekend but have a poor record against their opponents at their stadium. AS FAR is predicted to win with BTTS.

AS FAR Rabat vs Raja Casablanca Predictions
AS FAR Rabat Form
AS FAR Rabat Team News & Injuries
Raja Casablanca Form
Raja Casablanca Team News & Injuries

AS FAR have won 4 of their last 7 home fixtures in all competitions.
AS FAR have scored 11 goals in 7 home games in all competitions.
AS FAR have conceded 5 goals in 7 home matches in all competitions.
Raja Casablanca have drawn 3 of their last 7 away fixtures in all competitions.
Raja Casablanca have scored 4 goals in 7 away matches in all competitions.
Raja Casablanca have scored 7 goals in 7 away games in all competitions.

AS FAR Rabat Form

AS FAR Rabat maintained their place at the top of Group B with a 2-0 victory over Maniema Union at home last weekend.

AS FAR took the lead against Maniema in the 12th minute of the match and doubled their advantage in the third minute of first-half stoppage time to go into the break with a two-goal cushion.

Rabat had moments to add to their tally in the second stanza but failed to put the ball in the back of the net for a third time.

Rabat had 60% possession and eight shots in the match, with three attempts on target.

FAR Rabat have won four of their last seven games, including three draws. They scored 12 goals and let in six at the back.

AS FAR have registered four victories in their last seven home fixtures, including three draws. They scored 11 goals and conceded five.

Rabat are on a 27-match unbeaten run at home, and they have an outstanding record against Raja at their stadium, winning 11, drawing 11, and losing once in 23 meetings.

AS FAR Rabat Team News & Injuries

Khalid Ait Ouarkhane scored the opening goal against Maniema Union, taking his tally to two goals in the competition.

Amine Zouhzouh was also on the scoresheet, securing his first goal in the 2024/25 CAF Champions League.

Joel Beya, Ahmed Hammoudan, and Mohamed Hrimat have scored two goals each thus far.

Raja Casablanca Form

Raja Casablanca did enough to see off Mamelodi Sundowns in their recent CAF Champions League match last weekend, winning 1-0 at home.

Neither side could find an opening before Mamelodi Sundowns had a player sent off after 40 minutes of play, tilting the balance of the match in favour of the home side, who took the lead in the second minute of stoppage time.

Raja continued to create chances in the second stanza but could not find another goal, as both sides had a player sent off towards the end of the half.

The Green Eagles had 60% possession and 14 shots in the match, with seven attempts on target.

Raja have won three of their last seven fixtures, including three defeats and one draw. They scored seven goals and conceded seven.

The Green Eagles have secured one victory in their last seven away matches, including three losses and three draws. They scored four goals and let in seven at the back.

Raja Casablanca will be pleased to have won their previous fixture in the competition but have a tough assignment to get the victory over Rabat, as their opponents are not easy to beat on their home turf.

Raja Casablanca Team News & Injuries

Marouane Zila received a red card towards the end of the second half and will serve a suspension.

Benaissa Benamar scored the winner against Mamelodi Sundowns, recording his first goal in this edition of the CAF Champions League.

Naoufel Zerhouni, Mohamed Zrida, Sabir Bougrine, Mohamed Boulacsout, and Marouane Zila have scored two goals each in the competition thus far.

Verdict

AS FAR v Raja Casablanca

AS FAR have a superior record over Raja at their stadium, giving them the advantage to produce a BTTS victory in front of their fans with a 2-1 score at full-time.