World Cup 2022
1/8 finals
Morocco
MATCH FINISHED
6 December
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Morocco vs Spain: prediction & betting odds 6 December 2022

The Round of 16 World Cup match between Morocco and Spain will take place on December 6 at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan. Kick-off is at 18:00 (MSK). Morocco vs. Spain: prediction and betting odds, 2022 World Cup match statistics.


Referee: Fernando Rapallini (Argentina)

 

Matches – 16 (International matches, 2021–2022);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 81;

Average yellow cards per match – 5.1;

Red cards shown – 3;

Average fouls per match – 28;

Penalties – 31%.

Predicted lineups for Morocco vs. Spain

Morocco: Yassine Bounou, Romain Saiss, Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Noussair Mazraoui, Hakim Ziyech, Sofyan Amrabat, Sofiane Boufal, Selim Amallah, Azzedine Ounahi, Youssef En-Nesyri.


Spain: Unai Simón, Jordi Alba, Aymeric Laporte, Sergio Busquets, Rodri Hernandez, Dani Olmo, Marcos Llorente, Pedri, Gavi, Marco Asensio, Ferran Torres.

Morocco

The Moroccans sensationally advanced to the 2022 World Cup playoffs from the top spot in Group F. They drew with Croatia (0-0), then defeated Belgium (2-0) and Canada (2-1). This achievement set a record for African teams, as Morocco collected 7 points in the group stage of the World Cup. The last time Morocco reached the World Cup playoffs was back in 1986.


The star of the African team is midfielder Hakim Ziyech, who orchestrates Morocco's attacks in this World Cup and has already scored a goal and provided an assist. Also noteworthy is the strong performance of the defenders, led by Achraf Hakimi: the team conceded only 1 goal throughout the group stage.


Morocco has not lost in their last 4 World Cup matches (2 wins, 2 draws). Moreover, they have remained unbeaten in regular time in their last 46 official matches (33 wins, 13 draws). Additionally, Morocco has conceded only 1 goal in their last 4 official matches.

Spain

Spain unexpectedly finished second in Group E. Luis Enrique's side was leading the group before the final matchday but lost to Japan (1-2) despite having been ahead 1-0. Prior to that, Spain drew with Germany (1-1) and thrashed Costa Rica (7-0).


The team's top scorer in the 2022 World Cup is Álvaro Morata, who has scored three goals. Interestingly, Morata became the second Spaniard in history to score in his first three World Cup matches. The first was Telmo Zarra, who set this record in 1950.


Spain has not lost in regular time in 7 of their last 8 World Cup matches (3 wins, 4 draws). The team's scoring streak now stands at 21 official matches. However, Spain has struggled defensively, keeping a clean sheet in only one of their last five World Cup matches.

Morocco vs. Spain: Match Prediction

Morocco has been one of the biggest surprises of the tournament. However, the team has displayed consistent football over a long period and deservedly reached the 2022 World Cup playoffs. Morocco played solid defense against Croatia and Belgium, which was a key factor in their group stage success.


Spain traditionally focuses on possession. The team had over 80% possession in two of their three World Cup matches in Qatar. However, this strength backfired in the final group stage match. Excessive ball control allowed Japan to equalize and turn the game around.


Spain is unlikely to deviate from their usual style, which plays into Morocco's hands. Walid Regragui's side will aim to replicate Japan's success through pressing and counterattacks. Therefore, I suggest taking a positive handicap on the African team. My prediction: "Morocco to win with a handicap (+1.5)"

Morocco vs Spain Odds

World Cup 2022: previous matches in the tournament

Morocco
01.12.22
Canada
Morocco
W
27.11.22
Belgium
Morocco
W
23.11.22
Morocco
Croatia
D
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Spain
01.12.22
Japan
Spain
L
27.11.22
Spain
Germany
D
23.11.22
Spain
Costa Rica
W
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H2H: Morocco — Spain

World Cup 2018
25.06.18
Spain
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2
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2

Playoffs

Team lineups

Morocco

Walid Regragui
coach
Player Matches Goals
Line-up
Yassine Bounou
gk. 48 -23
Romain Saïss
df. 69 2
Achraf Hakimi
df. 57 8
Nayef Aguerd
df. 29 1
Noussair Mazraoui
df. 18 2
Hakim Ziyech
mf. 46 19
Sofyan Amrabat
mf. 42 0
Sofiane Boufal
mf. 35 6
Selim Amallah
mf. 27 4
Azzedine Ounahi
mf. 13 2
Youssef En-Nesyri
fw. 53 16
Substitutes
Munir El Kajoui
gk. 44 -27
Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
gk. 3 -1
Jawad El Yamiq
df. 21 2
Badr Benoun
df. 11 3
Yahia Attiat-Allah
df. 6 0
Achraf Dari
df. 4 0
Yahya Jabrane
mf. 17 2
Zakaria Aboukhlal
mf. 15 3
Abdelhamid Sabiri
mf. 5 1
Anass Zaroury
mf. 1 0
Bilal El Khannouss
mf. 0 0
Abderazak Hamdallah
fw. 21 6
Ilias Chair
fw. 11 1
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
fw. 3 0
Walid Cheddira
fw. 2 0
Will not play
Amine Harit
mf. 16 0
Spain

Luis Enrique
coach
Player Matches Goals
Line-up
Unai Simón
gk. 30 -24
Jordi Alba
df. 90 10
Aymeric Laporte
df. 18 1
Sergio Busquets
mf. 142 2
Rodrigo Hernández
mf. 38 1
Dani Olmo
mf. 28 5
Marcos Llorente
mf. 17 0
Pedro González López
mf. 17 0
Pablo Páez Gavira
mf. 16 3
Ferrán Torres
fw. 34 15
Marco Asensio
fw. 34 2
Substitutes
David Raya
gk. 2 -2
Robert Lynch Sánchez
gk. 2 0
César Azpilicueta
df. 44 1
Daniel Carvajal
df. 33 0
Pau Torres
df. 23 1
Eric García
df. 19 0
Alejandro Balde Martínez
df. 3 0
Hugo Guillamón Sanmartín
df. 3 1
Koke
mf. 70 0
Carlos Soler
mf. 13 4
Álvaro Morata
fw. 60 30
Pablo Sarabia
fw. 25 9
Yeremy Jesús Pino Santos
fw. 7 1
Anssumane Fati Vieira
fw. 6 2
Nicholas Williams Arthuer
fw. 6 1
Will not play
José Luis Gayà
df. 18 3
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