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Morocco vs Zambia Predictions - Morocco to edge Zambia at home

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 06 Jun 2024

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Brad Newcomb 06 Jun 2024

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Morocco vs Zambia tips for Friday's World Cup Group E qualifying match match (21:00 SAST)
Morocco have lost once to their opponents
Can Zambia pull off a surprise victory?

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Morocco vs Zambia tips for Friday's World Cup Group E qualifying match match (Getty Images)

Morocco vs Zambia Predictions

Morocco could not emulate their exploits at the previous World Cup during their AFCON finals campaign. Zambia did not make it out of the group stages and have a poor record against their opponents. Morocco is predicted to win to nil.

Morocco vs Zambia Predictions
Head to Head
Morocco Form
Morocco Team News & Injuries
Zambia Form
Zambia Team News & Injuries

Morocco have won 3 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
Morocco have scored 6 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.
Morocco have conceded 1 goal in 5 home matches in all competitions.
Zambia have drawn 2 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Zambia have scored 6 goals in 5 away matches in all competitions.
Zambia have scored 6 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Morocco have the advantage with four victories to one against Zambia, including two draws in seven meetings.

Morocco Form

Morocco's opening World Cup qualifying fixture against Eritrea had to be cancelled, as their opponents withdrew from the group before Morocco defeated Tanzania 2-0 away from home.

After starting the tournament as favourites, Morocco disappointed at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, winning 3-0 against Tanzania, drawing 1-1 against DR Congo and beating Zambia 1-0 in the group stages before losing 2-0 against South Africa in the round of 16.

Since those results, the Atlas Lions have contested two home friendlies, edging Angola 1-0 and drawing 0-0 against Mauritania.

Morocco have won two of their last five fixtures, including one defeat and two draws. They netted three goals and conceded three.

The Atlas Lions have won three of their last five home matches, including two draws. They scored six goals and conceded one.

Morocco have been inconsistent lately, but their home form is solid, and they have an excellent record over Zambia, defeating their opponents four times in seven clashes.

Morocco Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui, El Mehdi Benabid

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Yahya Attiat Allah, Achraf Dari, Nayef Aguerd, Romain Saiss, Chadi Riad, Abdelkabir Abkar, Mohamed Chibi, Noussair Mazraoui

Midfielders: Amir Richardson, Sofyan Amrabet, Oussama El Azzouzi, Bilal El Khannouss, Azzedine Ounahi, Brahim Diaz, Oussama Targhalline, Ismail Saibari

Forwards: Hakim Ziyech, Ilias Akhomach, Amine Adli, Youssef En-Nesyri, Ayoub El Kaabi, Soufiane Rahimi, Eliesse Ben Sghir

Zambia Form

Zambia had the perfect start to their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, beating Congo 4-2 at home before coming up short against Niger away, losing by two goals to one.

Zambia failed to make it out of the group stages at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, drawing 1-1 against the DR Congo and Tanzania before losing 1-0 against Morocco.

Zambia contested a four-nation tournament in Malawi in March this year, losing 6-5 on penalties against Zimbabwe after the score ended 2-2 and winning 2-1 against Malawi.

Chipolopolo have secured one victory in the last five away games, including two losses and two draws. They scored six goals and let in six at the back.

Zambia have not enjoyed much success lately and will need to play well in Morocco to pocket three points on offer; however, they have only tasted success once against the Atlas Lions in seven matches.

Zambia Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Charles Kalumba, Lawrence Mulenga, Victor Chabu, Toaster Nsabata

Defenders: Tandi Mwape, Kabaso Chongo, Killian Kanguluma, Stopilla Sunzu, Gift Mphande, Luka Banda, Frankie Musonda

Midfielders: Benson Sakala, Miguel Chaiwa, Obino Chisala, Lubambo Musonda, Abraham Siankombo, Kelvin Kapumbu, Emmanuel Banda, Kings Kangwa, Joshua Mutale, Kelvin Kampamba, Gamphani Lungu

Forwards: Patson Daka, Evans Kangwa, Kingston Mutandwa, Edward Chilufya, Kennedy Musonda

Verdict

Morocco v Zambia

Morocco are difficult to beat on their home patch and is tipped to use the home-ground advantage to get the result over Zambia with a win-to-nil victory and a 1-0 score.

Morocco Win to Nil

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Morocco Win 1-0

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