Ittihad Tanger vs El Jadida Prediction: Desperate home side won’t hold back at halftime

It’s do-or-die for Ittihad Tanger, who can’t afford to drop points against El Jadida at the Stade IBN Batouta Stadium on Saturday. Both sides are one point apart on the log, fighting for survival, but the home team seems to have the edge in this matchup.

Last five games: WWDDD

Tanger Blues moved a spot away from the bottom of the log following their (2-2) stalemate on the road against US Touraga. Ittihad Tanger began the game with great speed and got a goal five minutes into the match; however, the home side responded five minutes later. Soufian El Moudane took the lead again just before the break, while US Touraga leveled minutes into the second half. Ittihad Tanger ended that win, but a point on the road against a stubborn side isn’t bad at all. They have been fighting in every game to stay up and have picked up eight points from a combined fifteen. Ittihad Tanger have been fantastic in recent games, and they’ll likely survive relegation this season. Ittihad Tanger have won five, drawn twice, and lost six at home this season.

Last five games: LLDDL

Lassaad Chabi's men have failed to win any of their last fourteen games; they have lost ten and drawn four. Since their victory against Ittihad Tanger, El Jadida have struggled to win games. More recently, they surrendered to another home defeat as their fellow relegation-threatened side beat them (0-1). Following their recent poor run of games, El Jadida dropped to 14th place and have picked up twenty-four points from a possible eighty-four. Lassad Chabbi's men used to play so well against teams below them but have failed to keep up in recent games. El Jadida have won once, drawn four, and lost eight away from home this season.

Their last seventeen meetings have ended in five wins for El Jadida, while Ittihad Tanger have won four and eight games ending in a tie. Their most recent meeting ended in a (2-1) home win for El Jadida, which was their last victory in the division. Ittihad Tanger deserved more than a point in their most recent game; despite playing on the road, they have a very organized team who can score at any time. Their problems have always been to defend their lead; however, against their opponent tomorrow, we expect them to be more aggressive. We expect the home side to secure a halftime win here, as this is the only game winnable in their remaining fixtures.

Ittihad Tanger will leave the relegation for the first time this season if they manage to secure all the points, bet on a home win, and over 1.5 goals for 2.06.

We expect to see more than two goals here for 2.35.