The Botola Pro returns with a bang as UTS Rabat and FUS Rabat renew their fierce rivalry in the Rabat derby this Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 16:00 UTC. Both teams will be desperate to kick off the new season with a crucial victory in this hotly-contested fixture.
Form Guide
Pre-season form proves unreliable, as both sides remain unscored and unbeaten. UTS Rabat and FUS Rabat have identical goalscoring records, averaging 0.0 goals scored and conceded per game across their friendlies. However, the visitors have a slender psychological advantage having dominated recent derby encounters.
Head to Head
The Rabat derby has been a thrilling spectacle in recent years. FUS Rabat have been the more successful side, winning three of the last five meetings compared to UTS Rabat’s zero victories. The visitors romped to a 2-0 win in the most recent clash in May 2026. However, UTS Rabat can take heart from battling to two draws in that period, including a 2-2 stalemate on home turf in August 2024. Expect another tense, tight derby showdown.
Team News & Injuries
Both teams have a clean bill of health heading into round one. UTS Rabat will rely on home advantage and vocal support to inspire them to a first derby victory since 2024. Meanwhile, FUS Rabat will look to continue their recent dominance with the same match-winning stars available.
The Odds
Bookmaker Bet365 has FUS Rabat as favourites at 2.45, narrowly ahead of UTS Rabat at 2.88 and the draw at 2.80. Goals appear unlikely, with under 2.5 priced at 1.53 compared to over 2.5 at 2.40, suggesting a cagey, attritional derby.
Our Prediction
With a 50% chance of victory compared to UTS Rabat’s 0%, we predict FUS Rabat will continue their recent derby dominance with a hard-fought 1-0 win. The visitors’ superior quality and experience in navigating these high-pressure contests should prove decisive in a tight, tense affair.
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