Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech Predictions

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Widad Témara

Widad Témara

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Kawkab Marrakech

Kawkab Marrakech

🗓️ Sunday, 18 Oct 2026 at 19:00 GMT+1 (venue time) · 18:00 UTC (your time)📍 Yacoub El Mansour Stadium, Temara

Win Probability (1X2)

Widad Témara 22%Draw 39%Kawkab Marrakech 39%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5

Match Result

7.2/10

Early Strike Seals It: Kawkab Marrakech Edge Widad Témara in Tight Contest

Kawkab Marrakech claimed a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Widad Témara at the Yacoub El Mansour Stadium, courtesy of an early goal that set the tone for a tense encounter. Despite dominating possession (65%) and racking up an astonishing 21 corners, Widad Témara could not break down a resolute Kawkab defense, while both sides matched each other with five shots on target apiece. The decisive moment arrived in just the 5th minute, as Kawkab Marrakech capitalized on a fast start to snatch the lead. From there, the visitors absorbed wave after wave of pressure, relying on disciplined defending and the safe hands of goalkeeper A. El Ouaad. Widad Témara's attacking trio, supported by a 4-3-3 setup, pressed relentlessly but ultimately lacked the clinical edge to convert their dominance into goals.

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PSYCHIC MODE

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✅Result
✅BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
✅Score

💰 Bet Results1/2 hit

1X2 — Draw
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Under/Over 2.5 Goals — Under 2.5
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Key Moments

5' — Goal

Kawkab Marrakech strike early to take a 1-0 lead, setting the tone for the match.

14' — Yellow Card

First booking for Kawkab Marrakech, signaling their intent to defend aggressively.

35' — Yellow Card

Second yellow for Kawkab Marrakech as the pressure mounts from Widad Témara.

52' — Yellow Card

Third booking for the visitors, reflecting their backs-to-the-wall defending.

78' — Yellow Card

Widad Témara pick up their only yellow card as frustration grows.

Widad Témara

Widad Témara

6.5/10

Widad Témara will rue their missed opportunities after controlling much of the match, especially in terms of possession (65%) and attacking intent, as evidenced by their 21 corners and 13 total shots. Despite their territorial advantage and a steady supply of chances, the home side struggled to break through a compact Kawkab backline and found themselves frustrated by a lack of cutting edge in the final third. The midfield trio, anchored by A. Cherrad and F. El Kaaba, dictated play for long stretches, but the forwards—Tawfieq Ijrouten and Oussama Essabri—could not find a way past the opposition keeper. Widad's single yellow card reflects their controlled aggression, but ultimately, profligacy in front of goal cost them dearly.

Key Players

F. El Kaaba: Anchored midfield and orchestrated attacks, but lacked a decisive final pass.
A. Cherrad: Controlled tempo and distributed the ball efficiently from midfield.

Strengths

Dominant possession playHigh number of corners createdMidfield control

Weaknesses

Lack of clinical finishingStruggled to convert chancesVulnerable to early counter
Kawkab Marrakech

Kawkab Marrakech

7.5/10

Kawkab Marrakech executed a classic away performance, grabbing an early lead and then defending it with grit and discipline. Despite seeing just 35% of the ball and conceding 21 corners, the visitors matched Widad Témara for shots on target (5) and showed impressive organization in their 4-2-3-1 formation. Goalkeeper A. El Ouaad was a standout, making crucial saves to preserve the lead, while the backline, marshaled by Abdellah Bouallali and Mouhcine Rabja, stood firm under relentless pressure. The team picked up three yellow cards as they dug deep to protect their slender advantage, but their resilience ultimately earned them all three points.

Key Players

A. El Ouaad: Made several key saves to keep a clean sheet and secure the win.
Abdellah Bouallali: Led the defensive line with composure and timely interventions.

Strengths

Defensive organizationClinical finishing early onResilience under pressure

Weaknesses

Low possession and attacking outputConceded numerous set piecesReliance on defensive solidity

Tactical Analysis

Widad Témara set up in a 4-3-3 formation, seeking to dominate possession and stretch the play wide, as evidenced by their high corner count. Their midfield trio controlled the tempo, but the front line struggled to find space against a deep-lying Kawkab defense. The home side's relentless attacking intent was clear, but their lack of a cutting edge in the box was costly. Kawkab Marrakech, in contrast, deployed a 4-2-3-1 system that quickly morphed into a compact defensive block after their early goal. They ceded possession willingly, focusing on maintaining shape and disrupting Widad's rhythm through tactical fouls and timely interventions. The visitors' willingness to absorb pressure, even at the cost of multiple yellow cards, was central to their game plan. Set pieces were a concern, but their defensive discipline saw them through.

Turning Point

The 5th-minute goal by Kawkab Marrakech, which forced Widad Témara to chase the game and allowed the visitors to sit deep and defend their lead.

Man of the Match

A. El Ouaad

Produced a string of vital saves and commanded his area superbly to preserve Kawkab Marrakech's early lead.

Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech: Match Preview

Widad Témara enter this fixture on the back of two straight league defeats, having failed to score in both, and sit mid-table with three points from three matches. Their only league win came away at Wydad AC, but at home they have yet to find the net. Kawkab Marrakech, meanwhile, have started more brightly—back-to-back wins have lifted them to fourth, and they arrive with a positive goal difference after a 2-1 win over Ittihad Tanger and a 1-0 away victory at CODM Meknès.

The statistical matchup is defined by low attacking output on both sides: Widad Témara average just 0.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game over their last five, while Kawkab Marrakech have scored 1.2 and conceded 1.0 in the same span. Widad Témara have failed to score in four of their last five, and their only home league match ended 0-1. Head-to-head history reinforces the expectation of a tight contest, with three draws in the last four meetings and only one match producing more than two goals. Set-piece and discipline data are sparse, but both teams average under one card per game in recent matches, suggesting a relatively clean encounter.

Given the low scoring rates and defensive solidity shown by Kawkab Marrakech in recent weeks, the model projects a narrow away win as the most likely outcome, but a draw is nearly as probable. The most plausible scenario is a match decided by a single goal or less, with under 2.5 goals highly likely and a significant chance of a goalless or 1-1 draw.

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Win Probability
Widad Témara 25% Draw 33% Kawkab Marrakech 42%

Over 2.5 Goals

24%

BTTS: Yes

32%

Likely Scores

0-0 · 0-1 · 1-0

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Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
22%
39%
39%
Widad Témara 22%Draw 39%Kawkab Marrakech 39%
Both Teams to Score
29%
71%
Yes 29%No 71%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
27%
73%
Over 2.5 27%Under 2.5 73%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
83%
17%
Over 9.5 83%Under 9.5 17%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech that most previews miss.

  • 1Widad Témara have failed to score in four of their last five matches across all competitions.
  • 2Kawkab Marrakech's only away league match this season ended in a 1-0 win, and they have conceded just once in their last two league games.
  • 3Three of the last four head-to-heads between these sides have finished level, including two 1-1 draws and a 0-0.

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The Case For This Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech Prediction

A low-scoring contest is likely as Widad Témara's blunt attack meets a Kawkab Marrakech side that has kept two clean sheets in their last five. The statistical profile points to a tight, risk-averse game with little to separate the sides.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →Widad Témara have failed to score in four of their last five matches.

Defence

  • →Kawkab Marrakech have conceded just once in their last two league outings.

Match Context

  • →Three of the last four head-to-heads have ended in draws.

🚩 Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech Corners Prediction

low confidence
13expected total corners
Over 83%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 9 corners for Widad Témara and 4 for Kawkab Marrakech, for an expected total of 13. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (83%). Over 8.5: 90% · Over 10.5: 75%.

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How Widad Témara and Kawkab Marrakech Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Widad TémaraWidad Témaralast 5 matches
O. Sabrisub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

A. KhouidsiXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Kawkab MarrakechKawkab Marrakechlast 5 matches
saleh essallamiXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

A. MaamouriXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

M. RabjaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

S. Cissesub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Widad Témara's recent form is concerning, with two straight league defeats and only one win in their last five competitive matches. Their attack has stalled, failing to score in four of those games. Kawkab Marrakech, by contrast, are on a two-match winning streak in the league and have shown greater consistency in both attack and defence.

Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech — Last 4 Matches

Widad TémaraWidad TémaraLast 4 results
L0-1
L0-1
L0-1
W3-1
Lvs Kawkab Marrakech0-1
L@ FAR Rabat0-1
Lvs UTS Rabat0-1
W@ Wydad AC3-1

Concerns

  • −4/5 losses in last 5 — poor form
  • −Struggling to score — 0.6 goals/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Kawkab MarrakechKawkab MarrakechLast 4 results
W1-0
W2-1
W1-0
L2-3
W@ Widad Témara1-0
Wvs Ittihad Tanger2-1
W@ CODM Meknès1-0
Lvs Hassania Agadir2-3

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +50% clean sheet rate this season

What History Says: Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech

These sides have met four times in recent years, with three draws and a single win for Kawkab Marrakech. The last meeting saw Widad Témara win 3-1 away, but prior to that, the fixture was dominated by low-scoring stalemates, including two 1-1 draws and a 0-0.

Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech Head-to-Head History

Last 5 meetings between these sides

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Widad Témara wins

3

Draws

2

Kawkab Marrakech wins

0%60% draws40%
18 Oct 26Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech0-1
18 Jun 21Kawkab Marrakech vs Widad Témara3-1
28 Feb 21Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech0-0
8 Feb 20Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech1-1
29 Sept 19Kawkab Marrakech vs Widad Témara1-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech

With bookmaker odds unavailable, it's not possible to quantify value edges precisely. However, the model's strong lean towards under 2.5 goals and a low-scoring draw suggests these markets would offer the clearest value if available, given the teams' recent scoring records and head-to-head trends.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Widad Témara Win2.8022.0%-13.7%
Draw2.7039.0%+2.0%
Kawkab Marrakech Win2.5539.0%-0.2%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.53.1027.0%-5.3%
Under 2.51.3673.0%-0.5%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes2.5029.0%-11.0%
Novalue1.5071.0%+4.3%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 2.70EV +0.053
Both Teams Score: No @ 1.50EV +0.065

EV per £1 staked. Positive EV means this bet has mathematical edge over the long run. Past model accuracy is tracked on our predictions tracker.

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Things to Watch: Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech

  • ⚠️Very limited sample size for both teams' season data (three league matches each).
  • ⚠️No available bookmaker odds to calibrate value or market consensus.
  • ⚠️Lack of detailed shot and possession data restricts deeper attacking/defensive analysis.

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Final Verdict

Widad Témara 0–1 Kawkab Marrakech

The model calls a 1-0 away win for Kawkab Marrakech, anchored by Widad Témara's scoring drought—just one goal in their last four competitive matches. The biggest risk to this projection is the small sample size and the possibility that either side finds an attacking spark not yet shown in the data.

Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech: Common Questions

Who will win Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech?

Kawkab Marrakech are marginally favoured, with a 39% probability of an away win compared to 22% for the hosts; however, the draw is equally likely at 39%, reflecting both teams' low scoring rates and three draws in their last four meetings.

Will both teams score in Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech?

Both teams to score is unlikely, with the model assigning just a 29% chance for 'yes'—Widad Témara have failed to score in four of their last five, and Kawkab Marrakech have kept two clean sheets in their last five.

Is under 2.5 goals a good bet for Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech?

Yes, under 2.5 goals is strongly supported by the data: the model gives it a 73% probability, and both teams average fewer than two goals per match in their last five outings.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Widad Témara vs Kawkab Marrakech: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 11 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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