Morocco vs France

These France vs. Morocco predictions have the World Cup holders as strong favourites ahead of what promises to be an intriguing semi-final.

If Deschamps’ side are able to get past this resolute Morocco side they could well go on to lift the trophy once again. The [Milan](/teams/milan) forward’s game suits a slower match and he is our tip to score anytime on Wednesday. Regragui will most likely set his team up with a deep defensive line, looking to nullify the pace of Kylian Mbappe. Unfortunately for the Atlas Lions, France are likely to pose the toughest test yet. Morocco have already achieved their own piece of history, as they are now the most successful African team to have played in the World Cup. Only two other teams – Brazil and Italy – have won successive tournaments, but Les Bleus are now favourites to do so.

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For that reason, I’m going against the bookies and backing Over 2.5 goals here. If France score early then this could get ugly with a big loss on the cards. France face Morocco in a David and Goliath battle on Wednesday, with the French reaching this stage after beating England on Saturday. While many think it could be close, I’m of the belief that it’s one step too far for Morocco and they’ll lose by multiple goals. He helps orchestrate the team’s attacks and also manages to drop in and support Rabiot and Tchouameni too, working hard defensively. The bookies are expecting a low-scoring game with Under 2.5 goals shorter odds. France -1 is +155 at some books and offers great value at that price, making it my best bet for the game. It goes without saying that Kylian Mbappe is their main threat, but England did well at keeping him quiet and Morocco will take something from that. [World Cup](https://www.covers.com/soccer/world-cup) semifinal matches, with favorites France facing unlikely semifinalists Morocco. We often see teams struggle after doing something historic and to do it yet again would be extraordinary. Then you have Walid Cheddira who will miss this game through suspension. From an emotional standpoint, it’s going to be hard to raise their levels once again after two of the most iconic victories in World Cup history against Spain and Portugal.

The Moroccans have overcome Spain and Portugal to get here while the French saw off Poland and then England. Our pundits are favoring Didier Deschamps' ...

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar will be up against club teammate Achraf Hakimi on Wednesday and may well get a few chances given how Hakimi likes to get forward which leaves space. Man of the Match pick: Considering his creativity for France of late, Antoine Griezmann is a good shout given that so much flows through him. One matchup to watch: Aurelien Tchouameni scored a stunning opening goal against the Three Lions last Saturday and the Real Madrid man will be needed if France are to win the battle the midfields in Al Khor. The Moroccans have overcome Spain and Portugal to get here while the French saw off Poland and then England. Azzedine Ounahi has also been outstanding for the Moroccans, but Amrabat vs. The Atlas Lions are already the first African and Arab nation to reach their stage while Les Bleus could reach back-to-back finals after their 2018 victory in Russia.

Morocco became the first African nation to make the World cup semifinal after a 1-0 victory quarter-final victory over Portugal on Saturday. Youssef En-Nesyri ...

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[Hakim Ziyech](/people/hakim-ziyech/) was the victim of some rough treatment against Portugal but should be fine to take his place in the attack alongside [Sofiane Boufal](/people/sofiane-boufal/) and [Youssef En-Nesyri](/people/youssef-en-nesyri/), whose deputy [Walid Cheddira](/people/walid-cheddira/) is suspended after being sent off for two bookable offences at the weekend. [Nayef Aguerd](/people/nayef-aguerd/) back from the adductor injury that kept him out of the quarter-final, and the West Ham United man could partner [Jawad El Yamiq](/people/jawad-el-yamiq/), who performed admirably in his absence at the weekend. [Achraf Hakimi](/people/achraf-hakimi/) ought to be fit to start at right-back despite missing a training session prior to the win over Portugal, where he was able to complete the full 90 minutes.

Reigning World Cup champs France square off with surprise package Morocco in a mouthwatering World Cup semifinal in Qatar.

[they’ve beaten Spain and Portugal in the knockout rounds](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/12/11/morocco-vs-portugal-video-highlights-recap-reaction/), showcasing incredible grit, energy and quality as they are the total team unit. As for Morocco, their goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has been exceptional, so too has captain Romain Saiss (who is nursing a hamstring injury) while Achraf Hakimi, Sofiane Boufal and Hakim Ziyech give them real quality in wide areas. The only issue is that France has yet to keep a clean sheet and they do look vulnerable on the counter. They have made history as the first-ever African side to reach the final four and Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud, Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann are all stepping up at different moments and the French are gathering momentum. [squeaked past England in the quarterfinals](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/12/11/england-vs-france-recap-final-score-video-highlights-harry-kane-penalty-video-goals/), as Les Bleus have looked shaky defensively but have so much quality in attack.