Canada vs Morocco Predictions – Round of 16 Match 1

Canada will take plenty of confidence into the knockouts after grinding out a 1-0 win over South Africa last week, and you can expect a similar blueprint here. 

They’re a high-energy side that likes to press, play direct, and use their pace in wide areas, while Jonathan David gives them a genuine target up top if they can win the ball in dangerous spots. 

Morocco, though, are absolutely flying after knocking out the Netherlands on penalties in one of the shocks of the tournament. 

The Atlas Lions are organised, disciplined, and very difficult to break down, but they’re far from just a defensive outfit. If their midfield can find space and spring forward quickly, they’ve got enough quality to really trouble Canada. 

This has all the makings of another tense knockout arm wrestle. Canada will bring the legs and intensity, but Morocco look a little more street-smart in these moments. 

The Canadians can make things awkward, but Morocco’s structure and big-game composure gives them the edge. 

Prediction: Morocco to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $3.10 

Value: Morocco to Cover (-1 Goal) @ $3.20 

Player Pick: Ismael Saibari Anytime Goalscorer @ $2.75