Racing d'Abidjan vs Academie de FAD Prediction: A competitive encounter is expected

In round 1 of the Ivory Coast Ligue 1, Racing d'Abidjan will play Academie de FAD. The last meeting between these sides ended in a 0-2 win for Academie de FAD in this venue. How will this encounter unfold?

Racing d'Abidjan will look to do better this season after finishing third in the league the previous season. In 30 matches, this team accumulated 51 points, the same as second-placed Stade d'Abidjan. Racing d'Abidjan scored 41 goals in those matches while conceding 27 in the same run. Entering the new season, Racing d'Abidjan has had one defeat in their last six games, drawing three and winning two. 

Academie de FAD will look to do better this season after only finishing 7th the previous season. In 30 league matches, Academie de FAD accumulated 42 points. However, this team could only score 29 goals while conceding 27 in the same number of games. Heading into the new season, Academie de FAD has an unbeaten run of four matches, winning two and drawing two. 

A draw should be enough for the two teams. Racing d'Abidjan is home, but Academie de FAD has always been decent in this game. The two teams should do well to show character, and looking at how their previous meetings have ended, a 1-1 draw should be a good outcome.