TANGER, Morocco (Interstat) — A crucial Botola Pro clash with implications for the top of the table is set for Sunday as Ittihad Tanger hosts Moghreb Tetouan at the Grand Stade de Tanger.

The Week 17 matchup pits a surging Tetouan side against a Tanger team looking to build on a midweek victory. The visitors enter on an extended unbeaten run, while the hosts seek consistency.

Moghreb Tetouan (WDLD: 3-2-1 in last six) has not lost since early October, a stretch of form that has propelled them up the standings. Their most recent result was a 1-1 home draw with Kenitra Athletic on Nov. 30. Prior to that, they secured three consecutive shutout victories, defeating Raja Beni Mellal 2-0, Union Mohammedia 1-0 and USM Oujda 1-0.

Ittihad Tanger (WDLD: 1-3-2 in last six) earned a valuable 2-1 road win at Yacoub El Mansour on Saturday, Jan. 24, providing a boost after a run of draws and a loss. Their form at the Grand Stade de Tanger has been mixed, with a draw against Maghreb Fes and a loss to Wydad Athletic in their most recent home fixtures.

Statistical projections present a conflicting outlook. The Interstat game simulator predicts a 1-1 draw. However, the same outlet’s ELO rating system gives Moghreb Tetouan a 61% probability of winning outright.

The match promises a tactical battle. Tetouan’s defensive solidity, evidenced by four clean sheets in their last six matches, will be tested by a Tanger attack that found its scoring touch in its last outing. Home advantage could be key for Ittihad Tanger, which will look to use its win at Yacoub El Mansour as a springboard.

Following this derby, Ittihad Tanger’s schedule continues with a home match against Kawkab Marrakech on Sunday, Feb. 1.

Kickoff is set for Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at 6 p.m. local time (1800 GMT) at the Grand Stade de Tanger.