Asante Kotoko vs Wydad AC Preview & Prediction: Team News, H2H, lineups 2025
Asante Kotoko vs Wydad AC Preview – Match Preview
Asante Kotoko beat Kwara United 5-3 on aggregate last month in the CAF Confederation Cup, winning 4-3 at home and 1-0 away.
The Porcupine Warriors have won three of their last five matches, with two draws. They scored seven goals and conceded three.
At home, Asante Kotoko have won two of their last five matches, with two losses and one draw. They scored seven goals and let in five.
Kotoko are in good form and have the home advantage for the first leg against Wydad, but their opponents have been playing well recently.
Wydad Casablanca are playing in the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time since 2013, after doing well in the CAF Champions League.
Wydad AC have won four of their last five matches, with one draw. They scored ten goals and conceded four.
In their last five away games, Wydad won only once, lost twice, and drew twice. They scored six goals and conceded nine.
Wydad will be confident against Asante Kotoko, as they are top of the Moroccan league and have had recent success in the CAF Champions League.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Asante Kotoko vs Wydad AC |
| Competition | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Date (Today) | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Kick-off | 9:30 PM IST ( 16:00 UTC) |
| Venue | Baba Yara Stadium |
| City | Kumasi, Ghana |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Asante Kotoko Win | Wydad AC Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Asante Kotoko vs Wydad AC – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Competition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2004 | CAF Confederation Cup, 2nd Leg | Wydad AC Home | Wydad AC 1–1 Asante Kotoko |
| 11 Jul 2004 | CAF Confederation Cup, 1st Leg | Asante Kotoko Home | Asante Kotoko 2–0 Wydad AC |
| 1987 | African Club Championship, 2nd Leg | Asante Kotoko Home | Asante Kotoko 2–0 Wydad AC |
| 1987 | African Club Championship, 1st Leg | Wydad AC Home | Wydad AC 1–1 Asante Kotoko |
| 1973 | African Cup of Champions Clubs Final, 2nd Leg | Asante Kotoko Home | Asante Kotoko 2–0 Wydad AC |
Asante Kotoko – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2025 | Heart of Lions | Ghana Premier League | Not Played |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Kwara United (Nigeria) | CAF Confederation Cup | 4–3 (Home) |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Berekum Chelsea | Ghana Premier League | Not Played |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Bibiani Gold Stars | Ghana Premier League | Not Played |
Wydad AC – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 03, 2025 | COD Meknès | Botola Pro (Morocco) | 1–3 (Away) |
| Sep 28, 2025 | Renaissance Zemamra | Botola Pro (Morocco) | 3–1 (Home) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Yacoub El Mansour | Botola Pro (Morocco) | 1–1 (Away) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Kawkab Marrakech | Botola Pro (Morocco) | 2–0 (Home) |
Asante Kotoko vs Wydad AC Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asante Kotoko | – | 5 | 3-2-0 | 11 | 7 | 3 | +4 | W-W-D-W-D |
| Wydad AC | – | 5 | 4-1-0 | 13 | 10 | 4 | +6 | W-W-W-D-W |
Asante Kotoko vs Wydad AC: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks / Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| Asante Kotoko | Strong home advantage with passionate fans, good recent form (3 wins in last 5), attack-minded team with key forwards, solid defensive displays in CAF matches | Limited experience against top continental sides, inconsistent away form, can struggle against disciplined counter-attacks |
| Wydad AC | High-quality squad with CAF Champions League experience, strong domestic form, tactically disciplined, strong midfield control | Struggles in away matches historically, challenging environment in Ghana, occasional defensive lapses |
Asante Kotoko vs Wydad AC Team News & Lineup
Asante Kotoko (4-3-3):
Ibrahim Danlad (GK), Andrews Ntim, Joseph Ablorh, Nurudeen Mohammed, Baba Yahaya, Emmanuel Antwi, Lord Hillary Adabo, Walid Fuseini Neymar, Albert Amoah, Donzo Morifing, Saaka Dauda
Team news:
Albert Amoah has scored two goals in the tournament so far.
Emmanuel Antwi, Joseph Ablorh, and Hubert Gyau each scored a goal in the last round of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Wydad AC (4-4-2):
Youssef El Motie (GK), Ayoub Bouchta, Jamal Harkass, Bart Meijers, Fahd Moufi, Mehdi Moubarik, Oussama Zemraoui, Aziz Ki Stéphane, Mohamed Rayhi, Thembinkosi Lorch, Arthur Obeng
Team news:
Mohamed Amine Benhachem had a tough start as Wydad AC’s head coach during the recent FIFA Club World Cup, but he has now led the team to the top of Morocco’s Botola Pro 1 league.
Asante Kotoko vs Wydad AC Match Prediction
Wydad are backed to win this match to nil.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Asante Kotoko Win & BTTS: Yes | Asante Kotoko have been dominant at home; Wydad AC can still find the net. | ★★★★☆ |
| Clean Sheet | Asante Kotoko Clean Sheet – No | Wydad AC have enough quality to score at least once, even away from home. | ★★★☆☆ |
| HT/FT | Draw / Asante Kotoko | Tight first half expected, but Kotoko could edge ahead in the second half. | ★★★☆☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Over 2.5 | Both teams are capable of attacking play, goals likely. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Asante Kotoko by 1 goal (2-1) | A competitive match, with home advantage giving Kotoko the edge. | ★★★☆☆ |