On the last day of games for the Round of 16 of the World Cup in Qatar, Morocco and Spain will face each other this Tuesday, at 12h (Brasília time), at the Cidade da Educação stadium. Those who advance keep an eye on the winner of the duel Portugal and Switzerland to find out the opponent in the quarterfinals.
Morocco is one of the good surprises of the Cup, and finished first in Group F, with two wins in a draw, ahead of Croatia and Belgium, who have already returned home. The Moroccans bet on a powerful right flank, with Hakimi, PSG winger, and Ziyech, Chelsea attacking midfielder.
The great concern of coach Walid Regragui’s team is the physical state of star Hakimi, from PSG. The full-back complained of pain in his thigh after the match against Canada, but the tendency is for him to start the game. Selim Amallah, who also had physical problems, has recovered.
On the side of Spain, Jordy Alba, Carvajal and Ferrán Torres, rested in the match against Japan, should return to the team. The tendency is for Luis Enrique not to change the game scheme, predicting a backlash from the opponent. The midfield trio, formed by Busquets, Pedri and Gavi, has a great chance of being maintained.
MOROCCO X SPAIN GUESS 1: LESS THAN 2.5 GOALS IN THE MATCH
Spain’s attacking power is something that goes unquestioned, with excellent frontline players in the starting line-up and substitutes. However, getting through the defense of Morocco will be difficult, as they conceded only 1 goal.
At the same time, the Moroccans were not very successful in attack, scoring only four goals. Among the guesses this is the least risky, but with odds above 1.70 due to having more chances of occurring.
MOROCCO VS SPAIN THOUGHT 2: ÁLVARO MORATA SCORES AT ANY TIME
The technical quality of Atlético de Madrid striker Álvaro Morata is incredible, scoring three goals in the three games he played in this 2022 World Cup. In fact, in two of the clashes he only entered the second stage and left his mark.
MOROCCO X SPAIN GUESS 3: DRAW CANCELS THE BET – MOROCCO
As Moroccans’ odds are lower to win compared to Spain, the odds with “Draw void bet” are over 4.91 at major bookmakers.
However, Morocco surprised by beating Belgium and Canada, as well as drawing with Croatia. Thus ending up in the leadership of Group E undefeated. Among our guesses, this prognosis may be an opportunity for positive results.
