Morocco vs Zambia prediction and betting tips - June 7, 2024
One of the matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament will take place in Agadir, where Morocco will host Zambia at Stade Adrar. Here is the expert prediction for this match from the Dailysports team.
Morocco
The Moroccan national team surprised the football world in December 2022 by finishing fourth at the World Cup in Qatar. Naturally, following such a significant success, high expectations were placed on Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations. In the group stage, the "Atlas Lions" finished first, amassing seven points in three matches. However, they were defeated 2-0 by South Africa in the first playoff round. In the World Cup qualifiers, Morocco has played only one match so far, defeating Tanzania 2-0 away. In the spring, Morocco held two home friendlies, winning against Angola 1-0 and drawing with Mauritania (0-0).
Zambia
The "Copper Bullets" also participated in the Africa Cup of Nations, where they were placed in a group with Morocco, DR Congo, and Tanzania. Zambia secured only two points in three matches, finishing third and becoming the worst of the teams that finished in third place. In the World Cup qualifiers, Zambia has played two matches. In the first round, Avram Grant's team defeated Congo 4-2, but lost 2-1 away to Niger in the second round. With two points, Zambia is currently second in their group. In the spring, the "Copper Bullets" played two friendlies, drawing 2-2 with Zimbabwe and defeating Malawi 2-1.
Interesting facts about the match and their head-to-head history
- In the Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco defeated Zambia 1-0.
- In three of the last five matches, the bet on "Total over 2.5 goals" has won.
- In two of the last five encounters, both teams scored.
Morocco vs Zambia prediction
Bookmakers do not favor Zambia, offering odds around 1.36 for a Morocco win. Considering that Zambia is a direct competitor for Morocco in this group, we are betting on a confident victory for the "Atlas Lions."
