Morocco vs USA Prediction Olympic 2024

⚽ Olympic Football Games 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 2 August 2024 - 14:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Parc des Princes (Paris)

Morocco secured their first-ever spot in the Olympic men's football knockout stage, topping Group A after a convincing 3-0 victory over Iraq. Their impressive performance, including three goals within 17 first-half minutes, allowed them to edge out Argentina on head-to-head record.

The Atlas Lions' group win sets up a quarter-final clash with the United States, avoiding a potentially tougher matchup against tournament favorites France. This pairing echoes their 1972 Olympic encounter in West Germany, which ended in a goalless draw.

The USA enters the match as the joint-highest scorers in the tournament, following a 3-0 win against Guinea. Both teams have shown a tendency for early goals, with the USA scoring five of their seven goals within the first 35 minutes. Morocco's early attacking prowess suggests an exciting opening to the match.

For the USA, this game represents a chance to improve upon their Olympic football legacy. With only one semi-final appearance in the modern format (2000) and recent failures to qualify, the team aims to restore national pride after a disappointing Copa América performance.

Where to watch Morocco vs USA?

📺 Link to watch Morocco vs USA Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Morocco: Soufiane Rahimi (tournament top scorer with 4 goals)
• USA: Djordje Mihailovic (scored early goals in both US victories)

⚡Match Facts:

• Morocco topped Group A, beating Argentina on head-to-head record
• USA are joint-highest scorers in the tournament
• Both teams tend to score early in matches
• The teams drew 0-0 in their only previous Olympic meeting (1972)
• USA's last 5 Olympic matches have each featured at least 3 goals

💡Prediction: This quarter-final clash promises to be an exciting, high-scoring affair between two teams with momentum. Morocco's historic run and attacking prowess, led by the tournament's top scorer Rahimi, will face a stern test against the USA's potent offense. The Americans' tendency to start strong could see them take an early lead, but Morocco's resilience and tournament experience might prove crucial. Expect an open, back-and-forth match with multiple goals. Both teams have the firepower to win, but Morocco's recent form and the confidence from topping their group could give them a slight edge in what's likely to be a closely contested battle.

Betting Tips:

• Over 2.5 goals
• Both teams to score
• First goal to be scored before the 30th minute
• Soufiane Rahimi to score anytime
• Draw at halftime, Morocco to win at fulltime