Niger vs Morocco prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 21.03.2025
One of the matches of the 5th round of World Cup qualification will be played on Friday at the "Unner" stadium in Oujda, where the Niger national team will host Morocco. I suggest betting on the outcome of this clash with good chances of success.
Match preview
The Niger national team continues its race for a World Cup ticket, holding the second spot in Group E, trailing only Morocco by three points. After three rounds, the team has accumulated six points, confidently defeating Zambia (2:1) and Congo (3:0). However, the opening qualifier match was unsuccessful – Niger narrowly lost to Tanzania at home (0:1).
In contrast, the African Cup of Nations qualification has been far less promising. The team failed the campaign start, losing three of four matches. They managed to secure a single point in a home draw against Ghana (1:1). In the last two rounds, Niger took maximum points, but it wasn't enough to overtake Sudan.
The Morocco national team has already secured its spot in the final stage of the African Cup of Nations, which will be held on their home soil. However, this is no reason to relax – the "Atlas Lions" approach the qualification with utmost seriousness, using it as a testing ground for tactical experiments and refining team play ahead of the main continental forum.
The Moroccans found themselves in a group with Gabon, Lesotho, and the Central African Republic, where they faced no difficulties, confidently securing first place in advance. The team demonstrated a 100% result in six rounds, leading their nearest rival – Gabon – by eight points. In World Cup qualification, the Moroccans are also flawless – 9 points in three matches.
Probable lineups
- Niger: Hainikou, Sosa, Garba, Soumana, Yakubu, Alhassan, Umaru, Diabate, Bouey, Badamassi, Abdurahman.
- Morocco: Bounou, Abkar, Aznu, Aguerd, Boudlal; El-Khannouss, Amrabat, Saibari, Ounahi, Ezzalzouli, En-Nesyri
Match facts and head-to-head
- Morocco has defeated Niger in all 4 matches
- Morocco has not conceded in any match
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet played out in two of the four matches
Prediction
The bookmakers favor Morocco, and it's hard to argue with that. The "Atlas Lions" currently appear to be the strongest team on the continent. Our bet for the match is "over 2.5 goals" with odds of 1.65.
