Morocco hosts Comoros in the Africa Cup of Nations opener at Rabat as the home side aims to kick off strongly against the Island nation.
Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco vs Comoros Form and Head to Head
Morocco secured a 3-2 victory against Jordan in their last match - the final of the Arab Cup. Overall, the Atlas Lions have been in good form, winning five of their last six matches, including a 3-1 win against Comoros in the Group Stage. They also secured a 1-0 win against Congo in the World Cup Qualification CAF.
Comoros have suffered three consecutive defeats in their last three games. They lost 1-2 against Oman in their last match. The Coelacanths' form has been mixed recently, with three wins and three losses in their last six outings.
The last time these two teams met, Morocco emerged victorious with a 3-1 win in the Arab Cup in December. In the last four meetings between the two sides, Morocco have won three matches, Comoros have not won any, and one game was drawn.
Who is the betting favourite in Morocco vs Comoros?
According to latest odds, Morocco are heavy favourites to win against Comoros. The Atlas Lion's have a massive implied win probability of 87% while Comoros only have 4% chance of a victory.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 1/7 | BetMGM |
| Comoros | 23/1 | 10bet |
| Draw | 13/2 | BresBet |
Odds last updated at 11AM Sunday, 21st December.
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Morocco vs Comoros Team News
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi is doubtful for the match due to a recovering from a serious knee injury. Despite this, coach Walid Regragui has included him in the squad, highlighting the importance of his leadership. Yassine Bounou, Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, and Youssef En-Nesyri are all available.
Comoros have no major injury concerns. Zaid Amir and Yannis Kari are included in the squad after impressing at the Arab Cup. Experienced players like Youssouf M’Changama and Yacine Bourhane will also feature.
Morocco vs Comoros Predicted Lineups
Morocco (4-3-3): Bounou; Salah-Eddine, Saïss, Yamiq, Mazraoui; E. Aynaoui, Amrabat, Ounahi; Saibari, En-Nesyri, Díaz
Comoros (3-4-1-2): Anzimati-Aboudou; Soilihi, Toibibou, M'Dahoma; Boura, M'Changama, Bourhane, Youssouf; Z. Youssouf; Selemani, Saïd
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Morocco vs Comoros Match Prediction
Morocco, ranked third in the group, are overwhelming favourites for this match, particularly given their strong recent form and the fact that they are hosting the tournament. Their attacking prowess, combined with Comoros's defensive vulnerabilities, suggests a comfortable victory for the Atlas Lions. The home side will look to dominate possession and exploit the space created by their full-backs, while Comoros will likely adopt a defensive approach, relying on quick transitions and set-pieces. The absence of Hakimi could be a concern, but Morocco have enough depth to compensate. The statistical forecast predicts a 3-0 win for Morocco.
Prediction: Morocco 3-0 Comoros
Morocco vs Comoros Bet Builder Tip
Our Morocco vs Comoros Bet Builder tip includes:
- B. Diaz Over 1.5 Shots On Target
- Over 2.5 Total Goals
- Both Teams To Score - No.
Best odds of 9/1 available at BetMGM during publishing.
The odds offered are much higher than 6/1 on Skybet and 9/2 on bet365.
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