JS Soualem v IZK: defending top spot in Berrechid

After coming from behind to beat MC Oujda 2-1, IZK go into matchday 6 of Botola Pro 2 top of the table, one point ahead of US Yacoub El Mansour. Wydad de Fès, Olympique Dcheira and USM Oujda follow on 10 points. Away from Khémisset, the Zemmouris have won two of their three trips (2-1 in Khénifra, 1-0 against Stade Marocain) before a late 1-0 defeat in Safi.

Jeunesse Sportive Soualem are having a hard start to the season: one point from five matchdays, two goals scored and nine conceded. Beaten 2-1 by USM Oujda last time out, they parted ways with coach Redouane El Hamsaoui, who arrived in August, on Wednesday 28 October. The board is looking for a successor.

Kick-off is on Sunday 1 November at 3 pm (Moroccan time) at the Berrechid Municipal Stadium.