Morocco vs Spain Prediction Olympic 2024

⚽ Olympic Football Games 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 5 August 2024 - 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Stade Vélodrome (Marseille)

Morocco has made history by reaching the semi-finals of the 2024 Olympics football tournament, a feat they've never achieved before in the U23 format. Their impressive 4-0 victory over the USA in the quarter-finals has guaranteed them a shot at a medal, mirroring the success of their senior team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Atlas Lions have shown remarkable adaptability, winning in different venues across France. However, they face a stern test against Spain, with their previous Olympic encounters (D1, L1) favoring the European side. Interestingly, Morocco failed to score in both previous meetings.

Spain enters this semi-final with a rich vein of form, both in senior and youth levels. Fresh from their Euro 2024 victory, the Spanish Olympic team, featuring Euro winners Fermin López and Álex Baena, looks poised to emulate that success. Their journey to the semi-finals has been mostly smooth, with only one loss (W3, L1).

La Roja's 3-0 quarter-final victory over Japan, coupled with their first clean sheet in five competitive matches, demonstrates their growing strength. Spain's perfect record in Olympic semi-finals (W3) adds to their confidence as they aim for their fourth appearance in the final.

Where to watch Morocco vs Spain?

📺 Link to watch Morocco vs Spain Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Morocco: Soufiane Rahimi (tournament's leading scorer with 5 goals)
• Spain: Abel Ruiz (1 goal, 1 assist, and 1 yellow card in the tournament)

⚡Match Facts:

• Morocco has never beaten Spain in Olympic football (D1, L1)
• Spain has never lost an Olympic semi-final (W3)
• All of Spain's games in this tournament have seen goals in both halves
• Morocco has won in four different French cities this tournament
• Spain kept their first clean sheet in five competitive matches against Japan

Morocco vs Spain Prediction and Betting Tips

💡Prediction: This semi-final clash promises to be a captivating encounter between Morocco's historic run and Spain's tournament pedigree. Morocco's offensive prowess, led by top scorer Soufiane Rahimi, will face its toughest test against a Spanish defense coming off a clean sheet. Spain's experience in high-stakes matches and their strong record against Morocco give them an edge. However, Morocco's momentum and the confidence from their quarterfinal thrashing of the USA cannot be underestimated. Expect an intense, tactical battle with both teams capable of scoring. Spain's depth and tournament experience might prove crucial in the latter stages, but Morocco's underdog spirit could push this match to the wire.

Betting Tips:

• Both teams to score
• Over 2.5 goals
• Spain to win or draw (Double Chance)
• Soufiane Rahimi to score anytime
• Goals in both halves
• Spain to score in the first half