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Quarter-Finals
France vs Morocco Predictions – Quarter-Finals (Match 1)
France have carried favouritism throughout the tournament and they’re once again the team to beat heading into the quarter-finals.
Les Bleus were made to work in the Round of 16, but Kylian Mbappe’s 70th-minute penalty was enough to see off Paraguay and keep Didier Deschamps’ side rolling.
Morocco shapes as another tricky assignment, and it’s a matchup France know well after beating them 2-0 in the 2022 World Cup Semi-Finals.
On paper, France hold the clear edge in the final third. Their attacking weapons have only grown into the tournament, while Desire Doue has added real spark with his footwork and creativity in dangerous areas.
Morocco, meanwhile, have built their run on defensive discipline. They survived the Netherlands on penalties in the Round of 32 before producing an impressive clean-sheet win that ended Canada’s campaign.
This has all the makings of a tight, low-scoring battle, but if it comes down to moments of quality late, France have too many finishers to side against.
Prediction: France to Win & Under 2.5 Goals @ $3.40
Value: Correct Score – France 2-1 @ $8.75
Player Pick: Desire Doue to Score or Assist @ $2.35