Raja Casablanca vs Union Touarga Prediction: We anticipate a low-scoring game in this evenly contested fixture

The Stage is set for this evenly contested game as Raja Casablanca face off against Union Touarga at the Laarbi Zaouli Stadium on Thursday. Raja Casablanca, who have gone seven games with just a wi,n must be at their best to take anything away from this game. 

Last five games: DDDDW

It’s so sad to see the defending champions struggle to win games after going the entire last campaign without a single defeat. Ricardo Sa Pinto's men picked up their first win in seven games, defeating Hassania Agadir. Raja Casablanca returned from a goal down to score three times on the road. It was not too long after they surrendered to a slim defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns in the third round of the CAF Champions League. 

Raja Casablanca have managed two wins in all competitions over their last ten games. The Green Eagles, who won the Botola Pro title by just a point, have had a terrible start to the season. 

Raja Casablanca have had a mixed start to the season, and they’ll be poised to return to winning ways against a formidable opponent. 

Last five games: WLDWD

Abdelouahed Zamrat's men settled for a toothless stalemate against Zemara on the road. In a game where they dominated for almost the entire time, Union Touarga were poor in converting their chances. The result means they are now five points below the fifth place, and a win here could see them move up on the standings. 

Union Touarga started strong this season, but they have struggled in their recent games due to their inability to maintain composure. They have picked up seventeen points from a combined thirty-six, scoring twelve and conceding ten. 

US Touraga have won twice, drawn two games, and lost a game on the road this campaign. 

Interesting Facts

Raja Casablanca have failed to keep a clean sheet in five consecutive matches.

Over their previous five meetings, Raja Casablanca have won twice while Union Touraga have managed a win and two games ending in a tie. 

A lot is going on internally with Raja Casablanca, and I’m unsure if they are mentally fit for this game. Yousri Bouzok, who was the league's best player last season and the most integral part of Raja Casablanca, has decided not to play for the club anymore. The Algerian have been asked to look for another club as the transfer window opens in a few days. The Green Eagles will play this game after their disappointing defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa. 

Even though it’s not advisable to bet against a home side in this competition, I have a little faith in the guests to at least find the back of the net. 

You’d have to be at your best to secure all the points against Union Touraga, who have lost just once in their last nine away games; bet on an away win or draw for 2.32.

I think this game will produce less than two goals for 1.61.

Good luck!