Argentina vs Morocco Prediction Olympic 2024

⚽ Olympic Football Games 2024

⏰ 24 July 2024 - 14:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Stade Geoffroy (Saint-Étienne)

Football fans are in for an early treat as the Olympic Games football tournament kicks off before the opening ceremony. A thrilling Group B match between Argentina and Morocco is set to take place at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Both teams are expected to make their mark, with Argentina being second-favorites for the gold medal, while Morocco sits fourth according to most bookmakers.

With defending champions Brazil failing to qualify, a new gold medalist is guaranteed. Argentina, whose senior team recently won the World Cup and Copa América, is poised to bring their winning momentum to the Olympics. Former Barcelona and Liverpool player Javier Mascherano, a two-time Olympic gold medalist himself, leads this talented squad of mostly Under-23 players.

Argentina's team is bolstered by three overage players: goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, defender Nicolás Otamendi, and striker Julián Álvarez. They'll face a determined Morocco side, making their eighth Olympic appearance under the guidance of Tarik Sektioui. The Moroccan team earned their spot by winning the 2023 Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations.

Morocco, yet to reach the podium in their Olympic history, will rely heavily on Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi. He'll be supported by fellow overage players Soufiane Rahimi and Mounir El Kajoui as they aim to make history for their nation.

Where to watch Argentina vs Morocco?

📺 Link to watch Argentina vs Morocco Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Julián Álvarez (Argentina): Proven performer in big tournaments with 6 goals and 1 assist in recent World Cup and Copa América.
• Achraf Hakimi (Morocco): Key player who has never lost when scoring for the Moroccan senior team (W7, D2).

⚡Match Facts:

• Argentina failed to progress from the group stages in both the 2016 and 2020 Olympic games.
• Morocco is making their eighth Olympic appearance but has never won a medal.
• Argentina are two-time Olympic gold medalists (2004 and 2008).

💡Prediction: The clash between Argentina and Morocco promises to be an intriguing battle of contrasting styles and ambitions. Argentina's recent success at the senior level and Olympic pedigree give them a slight edge, but Morocco's determination to make history shouldn't be underestimated. Expect a tightly contested match with moments of individual brilliance from stars like Álvarez and Hakimi. Argentina's tournament experience and depth may prove decisive in the end, potentially securing a narrow victory. However, Morocco's defensive solidity and counter-attacking threat could spring a surprise, making this opener a potential upset alert.

Betting Tips:

• Argentina to win and both teams to score
• Over 2.5 goals in the match
• Julián Álvarez to score anytime
• Achraf Hakimi to provide an assist
• Draw at half-time, Argentina to win at full-time