Morocco – Spain : Preview & Prediction
Morocco and Spain play at Education City Stadium in a World Cup match (Round of 16). There is no recent record of direct clashes between the two teams, who have not played a match in the last 3 years. The last time they met was on 25-06-2018, in a match that ended with the final result: Spain (2-2) Morocco.
In the last 10 matches Morocco records 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. Its attack has been scoring with regularity, as it has scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, it has conceded the first goal 6 times but has managed to turn the score around in 2.
Morocco enters this round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup motivated after a 1-2 victory against Canada: Ziyech and En Nesyri, still in the first half, scored the goals of this beautiful triumph. Still, the Moroccan team is going through a good period, recording two consecutive wins. The Moroccan team usually plays in a usual 4-3-3, favoring a faster style of play. It should be noted that in this design, the three most advanced players should be Youssef En-Nesyri, Hakim Ziyech and Sofiane Boufal. Coach Walid Regragui should have all players at his disposal for this match.
In their last 10 matches played in all competitions, Spain have won 5, drawn 3 and lost 2. Their attack has been scoring regularly, as they have scored at least one goal in each of their last 10 matches. This is a team that often scores first: it has opened the scoring in 13 of its last 15 games, of those 13 it has reached halftime in advantage in 8 and managed to keep the lead until the end of the 90′ in 9. In the last 20 games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: it has conceded 6 of its 16 goals between the minutes (76′-90′).
Spain enters these round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup unmotivated after a loss, 2-1, against Japan. The Spanish team usually plays in a 4-3-3 tactical system, favoring faster transitions, mainly through the wings. In this design, the three players usually chosen to play in the front line are Dani Olmo, Marco Asensio and Ferran Torres. In the midfield, the Spanish coach should line up a defensive midfielder and two more offensive midfielders: Pedri, Sergio Busquets and Gavi. Coach Luis Enrique should be very pleased to have all the players fit for these last 16.
Morocco – Spain : Betting Tips
Spain – Win Odds: 1.55
