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Morocco v Spain Prediction (FIFA World Cup) – Morocco take on Spain in the first round of knockouts in the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup. These two sides have previously met thrice in the competition, with La Furia Roja beating The Atlas Lions on both occasions in 1961 and battling to a draw in 2018. Can the Moroccans finally beat the Spaniards, or can the 2010 champions get their steak going against the North Africans? Read on for our predictions.
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Morocco v Spain Prediction – Head to Head
Morocco
Statistic
Spain
0
Won
2
1
Drawn
1
4
Goals Scored
6
Morocco v Spain Prediction – Recent Matches
Date
Event
Home
Score
Away
25-Jun-18
FIFA World Cup
ESP
2-2
MAR
23-Nov-61
FIFA World Cup
ESP
3-2
MAR
12-Mov-61
FIFA World Cup
MAR
0-1
ESP
Morocco v Spain Prediction – Current Form
Morocco
W
W
D
Spain
L
D
W
Morocco had been unbeaten in the competition, starting off with a draw and following it up with two wins. Spain, on the other hand, started off strong with a win, but followed that up with a draw and ended it with a loss. Let’s take a look at their group stage performance.
Morocco v Spain Prediction – Group Stage Performance
Morocco
Statistic
Spain
1
Position in Group Table
2
2
Won
1
1
Drawn
1
0
Lost
1
1.33
Avg Goals Scored
3
0.33
Avg Goals Conceded
1
3
Goal Difference
6
7
Points
6
Morocco v Spain Prediction – Preview
Morocco
Morocco finished the group stage atop Group F with 7 points. After battling to a scoreless draw with Croatia, they surprised second-ranked Belgium with a late 2-0 victory, and saw off already-eliminated Canada with a 2-1 result. Against the Maple Leafs, Hakim Ziyech fired The Atlas Lions into the lead on just 4 minutes. Youssef En-Nesyri doubled the lead on 23 minutes as he went past the defensive line and fired into the near post. The Canadians threatened when Sam Adekugbe‘s low ball hit Nayef Aguerd on its way to the net, but the North Africans held on for the victory. With Walid Regragui‘s side the only African nation left in the competition, a lot of pressure will be on for them. Can they respond when they face La Furia Roja in the first round of knockouts?
Spain
Spain finished the group stage at second place in Group E. After dominating Costa Rica 7-0 in the opener, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Germany and were narrowly edged out by Japan 2-1 on the last day. Alvaro Morata opened the scoring on 11 minutes when he headed home Cesar Azpilicueta‘s cross. But after the restart, The Samurai Blue took control as substitute Ritsu Doan levelled three minutes in, and Ao Tanaka finished on a controversial play that may have had the ball out of play until VAR counted the goal. Luis Enrique‘s side barely qualified for the knockout stage with Germany beating Costa Rica in the concurrent game. The question is, can they regain their winning form even as favourites against The Atlas Lions?
Morocco – Bans, Injuries, Suspensions
Player
Information
Anticipated Return
Walid Cheddira
Personal
Doubtful
Spain – Bans, Injuries, Suspensions
Player
Information
Anticipated Return
Cesar Azpilicueta
Knock injury
Doubtful
Morocco v Spain Prediction – Final Thoughts
After an impressive showing in the group stages, Morocco are expected to give Spain a hard time in the round of 16. The matches against Germany and Japan allowed La Furia Roja’s defence to be exposed, and The Atlas Lions can capitalise well enough to score. However, the young Spaniards’ depth of talent should be enough to see Enrique’s side into the quarterfinal round. With that, let’s take a look at the prediction.
Morocco v Spain Prediction
We will be betting on the Asian Handicap and Over/Under in Euro football odds for this match:
Spain (-1.25)
Odds (1.63)
Over: 1.75 Goals
Odds: 1.53
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Disclaimer: The odds change from time to time without prior notice and is only available at the time of writing
For this FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 Morocco v Spain Prediction to win, Spain need to win in full time by at least one goal. If they draw the match in full time, the bettor loses all of his stakes. For the Over/Under bet to win, the total goal count should be above 1.75 goals.
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