**Raja rolls into this one as clear favorites** — they've got the head-to-head edge and the form to back it up. 🏆 Both sides are in mixed shape (2W-2D-1L each), but Raja's pedigree and home comfort give them the lean.

Raja's missing some bodies with **A. Ennafati** out injured and **B. Benoun** suspended, but they've still got offensive firepower. **Difaâ Hassani** will be without **A. Ziani** due to yellow accumulation, and their 5-4-1 setup screams defensive solidity — not exactly a recipe for a goalfest.

Key storylines:

- **Raja Club Athletic** looking to extend their H2H dominance over a compact Difaâ Hassani side
- **A. Barkok** and **M. O. Kehinde** leading the charge for Raja's midfield creativity
- **Difaâ Hassani** banking on defensive shape with **B. Niasse** and the back five to frustrate Raja

Expected lineups:

- **Raja Club Athletic**: M. Harrar, I. Mokadem, A. Khafifi, A. E. Amloud, H. Boulacsout, M. Makaazi, A. Barkok, M. O. Kehinde, H. Ferdaoussi, I. Khafi, A. Laftah
- **Difaâ Hassani El-Jadidi**: B. Niasse, A. Sanogo, S. Abaaziz, M. Bentarcha, O. Benchchaoui, H. Malki, B. E. I. Bouzidi, A. E. Idrissi, Y. Michte, M. Hilali, I. Sabik

Best picks:

- **Total Goals 3.5**: Under 3.5 goals

Prediction: **Raja 2-0 Difaâ Hassani** — Raja's edge holds; Difaâ's wall frustrates, but Raja finds the breakthrough.