Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Morocco
Preview
Looking for the most insightful Riadi Salmi vs Wydad AC prediction? You’re in the right place. As Botola Pro’s drama rolls into Stade Municipal de Berrechid on 2025-05-08 at 20:00 GMT, all eyes are on whether Riadi Salmi’s giant-killing credentials can trouble the league’s perennial powerhouses once more. With betting odds tipping heavily in Wydad’s favor, and a strong AI lean toward a low-scoring affair, let’s break down the head to head story, total goals trends, and what it all means for your bets.
Wydad AC’s odds are shorter than a halftime break at 1.54, translating to about a 65% implied probability of an away win—remarkably high, given Botola Pro’s usual 23.8% away-win rate. For the uninitiated, odds of 1.54 mean that if you bet $10 on Wydad, you’d get $15.40 back if they win. Our AI gives a 6.6/10 confidence score for a Wydad victory, suggesting faith in the visitors, but not quite full-blown certainty. In contrast, Riadi Salmi are priced at 5.5, with a draw at 3.78, highlighting their underdog status but also the potential for surprise.
If you think this is a foregone conclusion, cast your mind back to 2024-02-14. Against all expectations, Riadi Salmi toppled Wydad 3-1—despite being 6.0 outsiders. It was the stuff of football folklore. And it wasn’t a one-off: Riadi repeated the trick against Raja Casablanca, winning 2-1 at similarly long odds. If this were a movie, Wydad’s defense would be the villain, locking the goal like a vault—but Riadi have cracked the code before.
For those seeking under 3.5 goals analysis, the stats are compelling. Only 17.5% of Botola Pro matches see more than 3.5 goals, and our AI model gives a 7.8/10 trust score to under 3.5 goals (odds at a tight 1.3). The prediction? Wydad to win 2-0, with a 0-1 halftime scoreline. Both teams score in 45.8% of league games, but Wydad’s defensive strength—plus their motivation for revenge—suggests Riadi may struggle to break through.
Statistically, home teams win 40.2% of Botola Pro matches, but Wydad’s away dominance and short odds are hard to ignore. Yet, football’s beauty lies in its unpredictability—just ask Riadi Salmi fans. Expect Wydad to control the tempo, keeping things tight at the back and looking to strike early. Riadi, meanwhile, will likely approach with caution, hoping to frustrate and pounce on rare chances.
So, will Wydad cruise to a routine win, or will Riadi’s fairy tale continue with another famous scalp? The data points to Wydad and a low-scoring affair, but as history shows, miracles aren’t just for the movies. Stake wisely, and keep it nerdy!
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U3.5 -333
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -3332 -185
Wydad AC is expected to win with odds of -185Under 3.5 -333
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo -132
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U4.5 -345
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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 Riadi Salmi |
08-May-25
0:2
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| Wydad AC |
14-Dec-24
3:0
| Riadi Salmi |
| Wydad AC |
31-Mar-24
0:1
| Riadi Salmi |
| Riadi Salmi |
14-Feb-24
3:1
| Wydad AC |
| Wydad AC |
21-Sep-23
1:0
| Riadi Salmi |
| Wydad AC |
20-Jun-23
3:1
| Riadi Salmi |
| Riadi Salmi |
22-Jan-23
0:1
| Wydad AC |
| Wydad AC |
19-Jun-22
3:0
| Riadi Salmi |
Morocco - Botola Pro| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Renaissance | 30 | 49-14 | 70 |
| 2 |
FAR Rabat | 30 | 48-24 | 57 |
| 3 |
Wydad AC | 30 | 45-27 | 54 |
| 4 |
FUS Rabat | 30 | 53-26 | 53 |
| 5 |
Raja | 30 | 38-25 | 48 |
| 6 |
CR Khemis | 30 | 34-29 | 47 |
| 7 |
Olympique Safi | 30 | 37-33 | 46 |
| 8 |
Maghreb Fès | 30 | 34-29 | 46 |
| 9 |
Difaa EL | 30 | 36-42 | 42 |
| 10 |
Ittihad Tanger | 30 | 35-37 | 37 |
| 11 |
CODM Meknès | 30 | 27-44 | 36 |
| 12 |
UTS Rabat | 30 | 29-34 | 35 |
| 13 |
Hassania | 30 | 31-38 | 29 |
| 14 |
Riadi Salmi | 30 | 21-42 | 25 |
| 15 |
Moghreb | 30 | 25-40 | 23 |
| 16 |
Chabab | 30 | 13-71 | 4 |
