The Moroccans made a strong impression at the last World Cup, reaching the semifinals. This time, they confidently topped their qualification group, while also winning the African Nations Championship, the Arab Cup, and the Africa Cup of Nations (the latter officially due to a technical victory in the final, but they actually lost on penalties to Senegal). In North America, Hakimi and company started against Brazil, even opening the scoring—though they conceded in return. Against Scotland, Saibari also scored an early goal, and this time they held on to their lead and won.
Haiti returned to the World Cup after a very long absence, winning the CONCACAF qualification. In the final group stage, they collected eleven points in six matches against Honduras, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. In subsequent friendlies, the team mostly lost, though there was a 4-0 win over New Zealand. In the first round against Scotland, they couldn’t respond to their opponent’s only goal. Against Brazil, they suffered a heavy loss, 0-3. Their chances of reaching the playoffs are slim.
The African giants average 1.7 goals scored per match while conceding 0.5. The islanders manage to score 1.2 goals on average, currently conceding slightly fewer at 1.1.
Previous Matches: Morocco vs Haiti
This will be the first head-to-head meeting between the teams.
The nominal guests have no motivation left. We predict they will be defeated with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 1.60).
Morocco vs Haiti: Key Statistics and Trends
Morocco have won four of their last six matches
40% of Morocco’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.2 goals per match
Haiti have lost four of their last six games
20% of Haiti’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.3 goals per match
Morocco vs Haiti: Probable Starting Lineups
Morocco play in a 4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Bounou – Mazraoui, Riyad, Diop, Hakimi – El Ainaoui, Bouaddi – El Hannous, Ounahi, Dias – Saibari. Aguerd and Ezzalzouli are out due to injury.
Haiti use a 5-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Placide – Experience, Arcus, Delcroix, Ade, Duverne – Providence, Bellegarde, Jean-Jacques, Casimir – Pierrot. Pierre is sidelined with an injury.
