Raja Casablanca vs Jeunesse Sportive Soualem Prediction: Hosts are overwhelming favorites

The Stade Municipal de Berrechid sets the stage for the round 24 Morocco Botola Pro League clash between Raja Casablanca and Jeunesse Sportive Soualem. Both teams are coming off identical 0-1 road wins over their opponents, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter. So, which side will emerge victorious?

In their recent matches, Raja Casablanca secured victories against Hassania Agadir, Olympique de Safi, and FUS Rabat, while settling for draws against Union Touarga and Moghreb Tétouan. They scored five goals and conceded just one in this stretch, averaging 1.57 goals per match in the current league season. With 50 yellow cards and 2 red cards, they maintain an average possession of 57.90%, showcasing proficiency in ball retention.

Jeunesse Sportive Soualem comes into the match with mixed results, winning one of their last five matches against Chabab Mohammédia, but suffering defeats against Olympique de Safi, FUS Rabat, and Moghreb Tétouan, with a draw against Maghreb Fèz. They scored three goals and conceded six during this period, averaging one goal scored and 1.52 conceded per away match. However, their ball possession stands at 43.30%, indicating a weaker aspect of their game.

While Raja Casablanca has struggled to secure a win over Jeunesse Sportive Soualem in their recent encounters, they are in dire need of a victory to boost their league standings. On the other hand, Jeunesse Sportive Soualem must be at their best to stand a chance. Considering factors like class quality, form, and the importance of the game, backing the home team to win by a margin of two to three goals seems like a reasonable bet.