Projected Lineups
Uts Rabat
G: A. El Houasli
D: H. Manaout
D: A. Dairani
D: I. Haddad
D: I. Lagrimi
M: P. Gadio
M: A. Mourid
M: A. Saidi
M: M. Ikoung
A: R. Ait Lemkadem
A: S. Diédhiou
Olympic Safi
G: K. Kbiri
D: Y. Kordani
D: S. Yechou
D: M. Naji
D: H. Ferhani
M: S. El Amrani
M: A. Lamirat
M: K. El Bounagat
M: A. Diarra
A: Y. Najjari
A: B. Haba
This Thursday, January 4 at 15:00 (UTC), UTS Rabat will go head to head against Olympic Safi in the Morocco Botola Pro league at Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan stadium in Rabat. A partly cloudy day with a temperature of 67 degrees (F) is expected, making for ideal conditions for an intense match. The GNEF 1 game between these two teams on April 07, 2023 resulted in a close 3-2 win for Olympic Safi, adding even more excitement to this highly anticipated rematch. So mark your calendars and get ready to witness some top-level football action!
Despite recent struggles at home, UTS Rabat has shown strong attacking capabilities at Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan with 5 goals in their last 5 home matches. With a fully fit and ready squad, the home team looks to continue their success against similar opponents, having recorded a win, a draw, and a loss this season while scoring an average of 1.33 goals per game and conceding the same amount. And with star striker T. Bentayeb, who has netted 3 goals in 7 home games, available and in top form, UTS Rabat has the potential to increase their goal tally and secure a victory in their upcoming match.
Olympic Safi has had a tough time on their recent away matches, with 2 losses and 2 draws in their last 5 games. Their scoring hasn't been great either, with only 4 goals scored in their 5 away matches. Currently standing at 7th place in the standings, Olympic Safi has gathered 19 points from 13 matches, with a record of 4 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses. Against teams of similar ranking, they have recorded 2 draws and 1 loss this year, scoring an average of 0.66 goals and conceding 1.0 per match. Their goalkeeper K. Kbiri has played a crucial role, keeping 2 clean sheets in their recent matches. The team's defensive unit has also been solid, with a total of 4 clean sheets in all competitions this season, and they will be looking to maintain their strong performance in the upcoming game.
The recent showdowns between the two prestigious clubs have resulted in an impressive average of 3.5 goals per game over the course of the past two matches. While UTS Rabat boasts a successful record with 3 wins and 1 draw in their six meetings, Olympic Safi has also held their ground with 2 triumphs under their belt. With such a history of competition and excellence, it's anyone's game to claim victory in their next encounter.
The previous encounter between UTS Rabat and Olympic Safi saw an intense battle with a total of 8 goals, resulting in a thrilling 3-2 score. As they prepare to meet once again, the players are brimming with anticipation for another electrifying match and are determined to deliver a spectacular performance.
Prediction
Market: Over / Under 2.0 Goals
Prediction: Over
Average Odds: 1.92