Botola Pro Inwi: 5 things to know about the derby between Wydad and Raja

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·29 October 2025

5 things to know about the derby between Wydad and Raja

It's the big day in Morocco as Wydad and Raja face off in the rescheduled fixture for Matchday 5 of the Botola Pro Inwi.

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This highly anticipated clash will take place at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, kicking off at 7pm GMT.

Here are 5 key things to know about the derby between Morocco's football giants.

The first showdown between the two Casablanca clubs took place on February 10, 1957, ending in a narrow victory for Raja thanks to a goal from Mohamed Laâchir.

In 138 league encounters, Raja have won 39 times while Wydad have secured 33 victories, and 66 matches have ended in a draw.

The two clubs have met 156 times across all competitions. Raja have won 46 matches, Wydad have triumphed 39 times, and 71 other games have ended level.
With 7 goals to his name, Said Ghandi (Raja) is the all-time top scorer in the derby, edging out former Raja strikers Mohsine Moutouali and Mouhcine Iajour, both of whom have scored 6 goals each.
The most recent derby was played on April 12, 2025, and ended in a stalemate (1-1).