Morocco vs Spain Olympics Football Prediction: Team to Win, Form, News and more

Here is our prediction for the upcoming Olympics Football semi final match between Morocco and Spain taking place tonight.

 
8:07am on Monday 5th August 2024
By
Jake Skudder

In the upcoming semi-final clash of the Paris 2024 Olympics Men's Football, Morocco and Spain will face off at Stade Velodrome.

Both teams have demonstrated remarkable form in the tournament, setting the stage for an exciting showdown.

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Morocco

The Moroccan U23 team has been impressive, securing a spot in the semi-finals with a dominant 4-0 victory over the USA.

Prior to this, they topped Group B, ahead of Argentina, showcasing their strength and consistency.

Spain

Spain's U23 team, despite a loss to Egypt in the group stages, bounced back with a resounding 3-0 win against Japan in the quarter-finals.

With Barcelona star Fermin Lopez leading the charge, Spain aims to replicate their senior team's success from Euro 2024.

Team News

Morocco

Captain Achraf Hakimi, who played a pivotal role in Morocco's World Cup 2022 campaign, continues to lead the team with distinction.

The attack is spearheaded by Soufiane Rahimi, the tournament's top scorer with five goals. Wingers Ilias Akhomach and Abde Ezzalzouli are expected to provide additional firepower.

Spain

Spain will likely maintain their strongest lineup, featuring key players like Eric Garcia and Fermin Lopez.

Abel Ruiz is expected to lead the attack, supported by Sergio Gomez and Alex Baena.

The team will rely on their robust defence and creative midfield to overcome Morocco's challenge.

Prediction

Given the attacking prowess and strong defensive setups of both teams, the match is expected to be closely contested.

Morocco's passionate support and recent form give them a slight edge.

Our Prediction: Morocco 3-2 Spain

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