Canada vs Morocco Prediction & Tips
Canada’s group stage was uneven. A 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina, a 6-0 win over Qatar aided by two red cards, and a 2-1 home defeat to Switzerland that cost them top spot and their home advantage in the knockouts. They’ve now had to travel to Los Angeles and Houston instead of playing in front of their own fans at BC Place and BMO Field. Jonathan David is the attacking focal point, Alphonso Davies the creative engine, and Eustáquio — born in Portugal, plays his club football in California — the man who has delivered their biggest moments.
Morocco, meanwhile, are making the case that 2022 was no fluke. Mohamed Ouahbi’s side drew 1-1 with Brazil in their group opener, beat Scotland 1-0 and Haiti 4-2, then knocked out the Netherlands on penalties, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou — born in Montreal but raised in Morocco — saving Crysencio Summerville’s shootout kick before Ismael Saibari converted the winner. The subplot writes itself: Bounou, who could have represented Canada but chose Morocco, now stands between the Canadians and the quarter-finals.
MOROCCO SCORES OVER 1.5 GOALS @ 2.02
