2018 FIFA World Cup Prediction: Spain vs Morocco

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Verdict: Spain win and over 2,5 goals – yes

Best Odds: Evens

Bookmaker: 888sport

Group B turned out to be interesting during the first round of matches. Iran won late against Morocco via an own goal, while Spain drew 3-3 against Portugal. In the second round of matches, things got a little bit back to what was expected. Spain fought hard to beat a feisty Iran with Diego Costa’s goal, while Morocco played incredibly well against an unimpressive Portugal, but they still fell at the hands of Cristiano Ronaldo. All of that meant that Morocco have nothing to play for except pride, while Spain will look to claim the first place in the group.

Spain

Spain will be content with their first two matches at the tournament. They did not beat Portugal, but were a better side and should have won, should have David De Gea had saved an easy shot. Yet, their response to that was a calming one and they did struggle against Iran. However, in that match, Iran proved they are probably the best Asian side at the World Cup right now and their organization, tactical awareness and fighting spirit did cause problems to Spain. Yet, Spain did not get too nervous with it all, even when it was still 0-0. They kept pushing and doing what they know, playing against a side that often had 10 of their players inside of their own box. Diego Costa was lucky to score, but it was a well-deserved victory for La Roja and they are now just a win away from claiming the first place in Group B. It may not be easy, but Spain should have enough about them to earn a comfortable win against.

Team News

Spain are in full strength for this match.

Morocco

Morocco were probably one of the unluckiest sides in the tournament so far. It is absolutely staggering that a team like theirs, with displays they made against Iran and Portugal did not win a single point, nor did score a single goal in 180 minutes of football. They were the better side against Iran and at times, they managed to blow away European champions. However, they did lack some proper finishing at the ends of their attacks and that resulted in two 1-0 losses. Now they can only play for themselves and try to at least delete one of those zeros.

Team News

Morocco will be in full strength for this match.

Key Factors to Consider

  • Spain had six shots on target against European champions and five against Iran.
  • Morocco made 15 shots against Portugal, but only four of them were on target, proving the point about their poor finishing.

Conclusion

This game should be won by Spain and easily so. There could possibly be some interesting counter-attacks, mostly through Hakim Ziyech and Younes Belhanda, but Spain are a far better side and should see them off without much trouble. Having in mind they only scored once against Iran, this could be the match where Spain get in goalscoring form.

Verdict: Spain win and over 2,5 goals – yes

Best Odds: Evens

Bookmaker: 888sport

2 Comments on 2018 FIFA World Cup Prediction: Spain vs Morocco

  1. it is a hard match against spain but i think first half morocco will lead 1 :0 against spain and second half whhere you will see spain will epual lais 1 :1 and the game will end 2:2

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