Wydad vs Simba prediction and betting tips on December 9, 2023
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The local Champions League in Africa is held on weekends, and it's time for the third round. In this context, Wydad and Simba will face each other. What can the Tanzanian guests demonstrate in Morocco? The editorial board of the site presents its forecast for the match on December 9, 2023.
Wydad may not be delivering impressive performances on their home turf in the domestic league, but they have a traditional strength in the Champions League.
The "Reds" with 22 championships, including triumphs in 2021 and 2022, faced a setback in the previous season, finishing seventh. Presently, they find themselves in the middle of the table, considering the number of matches postponed. However, in the Champions League, a three-time champion (including 2017 and 2022) has reached the final again, allowing them to commence this season on a high note. However, they experienced an upset at home in the group stage, losing 0-1 to Jwaneng Galaxy from Botswana. They replicated the negative scoreline against ASCK Mimozas.
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Simba is currently not the top club even in their home country, Tanzania
The "Reds from Msimbazi, has clinched the local championship 22 times. In 2021, they last won the Premier League, later securing the cup despite slipping to second place. Currently, they might lose this position, sliding to third place. Nevertheless, the club has ventured into the Champions League again. However, even against Power Dynamos, they only progressed in the qualifiers based on the "away goals" rule after scoring draw results. Their group stage started with a draw at home against ASCK Mimozas. After that, they managed a goalless match against Jwaneng Galaxy.
Previous encounters: In 2011, the teams met in Cairo in the Champions League final, where the Moroccans secured a convincing 3-0 victory. They faced each other again in April, in the quarter-finals. The teams exchanged 1-0 victories on their home turfs, and it was Wydad who emerged victorious in the penalty shootout.
Free prediction for the match between Wydad and Simba on December 9:
This encounter between the two clubs is unlikely to be high-scoring. Expecting "under 2.5 goals" here (odds - 1.62).