Brazil vs Morocco Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Odds - Saturday, June 13th
Brazil and Morocco prepare to clash in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Read our lineups, team news, and Brazil vs. Morocco prediction for Neymar's long-awaited return on Saturday night at MetLife Stadium.
OC Staff - June 13, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadBrazil vs Morocco Prediction: Can Neymar, Brazil Start Hot in World Cup Opener?
As the excitement peaks for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A heavyweights Brazil and Morocco prepare to clash in their opening match on Saturday, 13th June 2026 at 6:00 PM ET. The South American giants enter the tournament occupying the top spot in the group standings, whilst their North African opponents sit in third place, eager to disrupt the established order right from the first whistle.
Brazil vs Morocco Form
The Seleção head into this opening fixture in a confident mood following a 2-1 victory over Egypt in their final warm-up match. The hosts have been in formidable attacking form, winning four of their last six international fixtures, including a sensational 6-2 thrashing of Panama and a solid 3-1 win over Croatia. Their only slip-up during this run was a narrow 2-1 defeat to France back in March.
The Atlas Lions also boast an impressive run of form, having fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Norway in their last outing. The visitors are undefeated in their last five matches, racking up dominant victories such as a 5-0 win over Burundi and a 4-0 defeat of Madagascar. Their sole defeat in their last six matches came in a tight 1-0 extra-time loss to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations in January.
Brazil vs Morocco Head to Head
The previous meeting between these two nations saw Morocco secure a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil in an international friendly in March 23. Prior to that, their only competitive encounter took place at the 1998 World Cup, where the South American giants ran out comfortable 3-0 winners. As the sides have met fewer than six times in total, their head-to-head history remains brief but highly competitive.
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Brazil vs. Morocco Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock
Brazil vs. Morocco Odds
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Brazil vs Morocco Probable Lineups
Brazil (4-2-3-1): Becker; Sandro, Magalhães, Marquinhos, Danilo; Guimarães, Casemiro; Junior, Cunha, Raphinha; Thiago
Morocco (4-2-3-1): Belammari; Mazraoui, Riad, Diop, Hakimi; Aynaoui, Mourabet; Ezzalzouli, Ounahi, Díaz; Kaabi
Brazil vs Morocco Team News
For the home side, Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães is set to start in central defence despite missing both warm-up games due to playing in the Champions League final. Up front, Igor Thiago is expected to lead the line, supported by an exciting attacking trio of Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, and Vinicius Junior. Meanwhile, superstar forward Neymar is facing a race against time to be fit following a calf injury sustained last month.
The away side have several pressing injury concerns ahead of this opener. Nouassir Mazraoui and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli are both major doubts after hobbling off in their final warm-up game against Norway, while Soufiane Rahimi is also nursing a slight muscle strain. On a positive note, Premier League defensive duo Issa Diop and Chadi Riad are expected to start at the heart of the defense.
Prediction: Brazil 3-1 Morocco
Brazil, five-time World Cup winners, will be highly motivated to secure a winning start to their campaign. While Morocco have proven themselves to be a formidable force on the global stage—reaching the semi-finals in 2022—their current defensive injury worries could prove fatal against Brazil's relentless attacking prowess. With players like Vinicius Junior and Raphinha in top form, the South American giants should have too much quality, making a 3-1 victory for the hosts a very likely outcome.
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Given Brazil's immense attacking talent and Morocco's proven ability to find the back of the net—scoring in five of their last six matches—goals are highly anticipated. However, the Seleção have also shown vulnerability at the back, failing to keep a clean sheet in five of their last six games. Backing both teams to score offers excellent value for what promises to be an open and exciting encounter.
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