Senegal and Morocco, two of Africa’s top footballing nations, face off in the Africa Cup of Nations final as both teams chase their second AFCON title.
| Tournament: | Africa Cup of Nations |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Complexe Sportif Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Date: | 18.01.2026 |
| Time: | 19:00 GMT |
Senegal vs Morocco Form and Head to Head
Senegal secured a 1-0 victory over Egypt in their most recent match. The Lions of Teranga's form has been excellent, with five wins and one draw in their last six outings. They have shown both attacking prowess and defensive discipline during this period.
Morocco progressed after a penalty shootout victory over Nigeria in their last match. Their recent form has been strong, with five wins, one draw (which they won on penalties) in their last six games. Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz's form has been one of the biggest positives for the Atlas Lions.
The previous encounter between these two sides saw Morocco emerge victorious after penalties in the African Nations Championship. Over the last six meetings, Morocco have won four matches, Senegal have won one, and there has been one draw.
Who is the betting favourite in Senegal vs Morocco?
Latest odds suggest Morocco are favourites to beat Senegal in the AFCON final, with an implied win probability of around 43%, compared to 31% for the Teranga Lions.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 7/5 | William Hill |
| Senegal | 3/1 | Sporting Index |
| Draw | 9/5 | AK Bets |
Odds last updated at 3:15PM Sunday, 18th January.
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Senegal vs Morocco Team News
Senegal will be without Koulibaly due to suspension and Diarra, who is also suspended. Koulibaly's absence weakens the Senegalese defense and leadership at the back, while Diarra's suspension impacts their midfield stability. Camara is expected to fill in for Diarra.
Morocco have no reported absentees, giving them a significant advantage in squad selection and tactical flexibility.
Senegal vs Morocco Predicted Lineups
Senegal (4-3-3): É. Mendy; E. H. M. Diouf, M. Niakhaté, A. Seck, K. Diatta; P. Gueye, I. Gueye, L. Camara; S. Mané, N. Jackson, I. Ndiaye
Morocco (4-1-4-1): Y. Bounou; N. Mazraoui, A. Masina, N. Aguerd, A. Hakimi; N. E. Aynaoui; A. Ezzalzouli, I. Saibari, B. E. Khannouss, B. Díaz; A. E. Kaabi
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Senegal vs Morocco Match Prediction
Morocco are expected to edge a 2-1 win over Senegal. While Senegal boast experience and quality, the suspensions of Koulibaly and Diarra leave a noticeable gap in their defence. Morocco’s organised backline and creative threats like Díaz could take advantage, particularly on set-pieces and in the air, making the absence of Koulibaly a potential turning point in the match.
Prediction: Senegal 1-2 Morocco
Senegal vs Morocco Bet Builder Tip
Our Senegal vs Morocco Bet Builder Tip combines Morocco to win and under 2.5 goals, Brahim Diaz and Sadio Mané to register at least one shot on target, respectively.
Best odds of 8/1 available at bet365 at the time of publishing.
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