Morocco vs Spain Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 06/12/2022

[World Cup 2022 Prediction] Morocco vs. Spain, slated for Tuesday, December 6th, is one of the most intriguing matches in the upcoming Round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar. So, let's take a closer look at this game and some of our free betting predictions.

Morocco vs Spain Prediction: A real challenge for La Roja

While losing to Japan tested their trust, Spain presumably preferred that outcome because they avoided Croatia at this level by coming second in their group. However, Morocco demonstrated their strength by beating Belgium out of their group, thus Spain will face a difficult task against what is likely to be the greatest African team at this World Cup.

Morocco form

With Belgium's golden generation underperforming and 2018 runners-up Croatia trying to find a consistent attacking spark, Morocco took full advantage to finish first in Group F with seven points from nine available. Even in their goalless draw with Croatia, Walid Regragui's men dominated, going on to win consecutive games against Belgium and Canada to become one of just two African teams in the World Cup's final 16 - the other being Senegal.

Morocco form

During their match against Canada on Matchday 3, Hakim Ziyech took advantage of an error by Milan Borjan to chip the Canucks goalie from distance in the fourth minute, and Youssef En-Nesyri iced the cake before a Nayef Aguerd own goal offered the Canadians a ray of hope.

Regragui's men are looking to become the first Moroccan side to reach the quarter-finals, and their four-game undefeated record at the World Cup is only surpassed by Cameroon's five between 1982 and 1990.

Spain form

Luis Enrique didn't hold back when his team couldn't hold on to a one-goal lead against Japan on the penultimate day of Group E, where Alvaro Morata's 11th-minute opening proved insignificant against Hajime Moriyasu and his regular super subs.

Spain form

If La Roja had won the section, they would have faced Croatia in the final 16, therefore coming second may be considered a blessing in disguise by some, but Enrique is well aware of how difficult Tuesday's encounter will be. Spain was ousted in the final 16 of the 2018 World Cup, although they had never had back-to-back exits at this level of the game, and their nine goals in the group stage were tied for the most with England.

Morocco and Spain will meet at the World Cup four years after meeting in the group stages in Russia when La Roja was held to a 2-2 draw thanks to a late Iago Aspas equalizer, and a similarly close encounter is expected at the Education City Stadium.

Morocco vs Spain H2H Stats

Spain has an outstanding record against Morocco, having won two of the three encounters between the two sides, with the third match ending in a tie. The two sides previously met in the group stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which concluded in a 2-2 tie. Spain has never lost an official match against Morocco, with their first two victories coming in World Cup qualifiers in 1961.

Morocco vs Spain H2H Stats

Morocco vs Spain Current Odds

Morocco vs Spain Current Odds

Spain's confidence may have been shaken by a 2-1 setback to Japan in their last World Cup group-stage encounter, but they will be trying to get back on track to reach the tournament's semifinals for the first time since they won it in 2010. However, to accomplish this, they must first defeat the surprise gift. Morocco easily won Group F after defeating world No.2 rated Belgium 2-0.

• Handicap Odds: Morocco (0.99) / Spain (0.93)
• 1x2 Odds: Morocco (6.75) / Draw (4.00) / Spain (1.60)
• Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 (2.12) | Under 2.5 (1.74)
• Both Teams To Score: Yes (2.18) | No (1.68)

Spain, predictably, is the heavy favourite in this knockout match, according to the bookies. With nine goals scored in the group stage — the joint-most of any side with England — the Europeans come into this match in good offensive form, albeit their defeat to Japan last time out highlighted their defensive flaws. As a result, at x4.0, the draw might provide excellent value. Keep in mind that the final results are only valid for 90 minutes of regulation-time activity.

Morocco vs Spain Betting Tips

Spain 2, Morocco 1

Belgium was a failure in the group stage, but Morocco thumping them 2-0 is almost as stunning as Spain hammering a low-level CONCACAF team.

Morocco boasts an underappreciated number of high-level competitors, with F Hakim Ziyech scoring 19 goals in 46 appearances. Morocco's strength lies in its defense, led by Hakimi. They have only conceded one goal all tournament, and with Spain having changed their team multiple times to find what works, the technical aspect will be there, but the chemistry may not be.

Spain drew and lost to the best two teams in their group, while Morocco beat the world's second-best squad and then drew with the 12th. Morocco has shown enough to bet on them winning in 90 minutes or going past full-time.

Over 2.5 Total Goals

Morocco has been superb defensively, but not so much offensively. Morocco scored two goals against Belgium and Canada but failed to score against Croatia. Morocco has four goals but only six shots on goal in their past two games.

Taking advantage of that rate against Spain will be more difficult. Aside from their 7-goal outburst, Spain has only scored one goal each game. In their past two games, they have only 8 shots on goal. Given that neither team has been a high-pace team, and Spain's technical supremacy is likely to kill the clock, this should be a low-scoring fight. The Over 2.5 (x1.74) is merely a lean at the current point.

Morocco vs Spain Best Tips From Betimate

• Both Teams to Score – Yes

Both teams scored in two of Spain's three group-stage matches, while Morocco kept a clean sheet in two of their three games, surrendering only once in a victory against Canada.

Morocco vs Spain Best Tips From Betimate

Still, we don't see Spain failing to score in this game, but we do anticipate Morocco to score as well, given their recent performance and attacking ability. So, in this match, both teams scoring appears to be a sensible bet.

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Morocco vs Spain Prediction: Probable lineups

Morocco’s possible starting lineup: Bono; Hakimi, Saiss, Aguerd, Mazraoui; Ounahi, Amrabat, Sahiri; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal.

Spain’s possible starting lineup: Simon; Carvajal, Rodri, Laporte, Alba; Pedri, Busquets, Gavi; Torres, Morata, Olmo.