FAR Rabat vs Olympique Safi - Botola Pro

Tactical intrigue takes centre stage on May 7, 2026 as FAR Rabat and Olympique Safi prepare to square off at the home ground, with both managers known for their strategic nuance in the Botola Pro. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Botola Pro contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. FAR Rabat will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Olympique Safi will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

Set-piece efficiency and transition play often decide fixtures of this nature, and both managers will have been drilling those phases on the training ground. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "If I’m Manchester United right now, I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Hjulmand has time to set himself and with Heaton beaten, the midfielder's shot crashes off the post and away.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Botola Pro standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.