Canada vs Morocco Prediction & Picks - World Cup
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by Bradley Gibbs | in World Cup Picks
The Canadians kicked off the Round-of-32, and after their win against South Africa, they’ll be the ones to get the Round-of-16 underway. Can the co-hosts keep their World Cup dreams alive by beating a strong Moroccan team?
The Canucks were made to work hard by the South Africans during the last round, but they stuck to their task and finally got over the line, thanks to an injury-time winner. That win should leave Jesse Marsch’s men feeling confident. It was also the late show from the Moroccans, who equalized against the Dutch in stoppage, before winning on penalties.
In the betting, ‘Both Teams to Score’ appeals plenty at early odds of +110. Neither team has failed to net at this tournament, and both can make a slightly greater offensive impact here than the early odds would have us believe.
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Canada vs Morocco Form
Canada and Morocco Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 28, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 24, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 18, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 12, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 5, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 18, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 12, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 5, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 28, 2026 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 28, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 24, 2026 - World Cup
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Sep 9, 2025 - International Friendlies
Sep 5, 2025 - International Friendlies
Jun 21, 2025 - CONCACAF Gold Cup
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 29, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 24, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 19, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 13, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 7, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 2, 2026 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 24, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 7, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 2, 2026 - International Friendlies
May 26, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 29, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 19, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 13, 2026 - World Cup
Jan 18, 2026 - AFCON
Jan 14, 2026 - AFCON
Jan 9, 2026 - AFCON
Canada against Morocco : Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
0 %
100 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Dec 1, 2022 - World Cup
Canada - Morocco: Form Analysis
Realistically, the Canadians have done little wrong and are thus hard to criticize. Jesse Marsch’s men have played with a promising intensity in each of their games, while they do carry an offensive threat. There is a question mark over their defending. Sure, they’ve kept two clean sheets, but against the Swiss in that final group game, they gave away lots of big chances, which may worry some fans ahead of this game.
They move the ball very well, and even when they’re not creating loads, they keep the ball well, which is why, even when not at their best, they’re always in there fighting. This is not a team that is going to be walked all over by anyone.
The Moroccans haven’t exactly given bundles away at this tournament, but they have kept just one clean sheet, so they too aren’t the strongest at the back. What the Atlas Lions are good at is controlling a game. They move the ball very well, and even when they’re not creating loads, they keep the ball well, which is why, even when not at their best, they’re always in there fighting. This is not a team that is going to be walked all over by anyone.
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Morocco v Canada last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
O. Goodman
D. St. Clair
DefenderN. Sigur
L. De Fougerolles
A. Jones
J. Waterman
A. Davies
MidfielderJ. Shaffelburg
J. Osorio
M. Choiniere
ForwardA. Ahmed
P. David
C. Larin
J. Nelson
M. El Kajoui
A. Tagnaouti
DefenderZ. El Ouahdi
M. Saadane
Y. Belammari
A. Salah Eddine
R. Halhal
MidfielderS. Amrabat
C. Talbi
S. El Mourabet
G. Yassine
ForwardA. Amaimouni
A. El Kaabi
S. Rahimi
A. Sbai
Missing players
I. Kone
Canada & Morocco Squad Analysis
Will Jesse Marsch switch things up ahead of this game? Probably not. Having not been fit enough to begin the tournament, Moise Bombito came back into the starting XI last time out and will likely start again, probably at the expense of the young Luc De Fougerolles. Promise David has impressed a few times off the bench, but isn’t likely to start, with Marsch likely to continue using the big man as an impact sub.
Promise David has impressed a few times off the bench, but isn’t likely to start, with Marsch likely to continue using the big man as an impact sub.
The Moroccan XI that started the game against the Netherlands during the Round-of-32 is essentially the strongest team that Mohamed Ouahbi can field, especially as Abde Ezzalzouli and Nayef Aguerd continue to be injured. The same XI is expected to take to the field in Houston on Saturday.
Most goals and assists
Canada
Morocco
J. David
(3 Goals)
I. Saibari
(3 Goals)
N. Saliba
(2 Assists)
B. Diaz
(2 Assists)
Canada - Morocco Key Points
- The Canadians have scored in 100% of their matches at this tournament.
- The Moroccans have scored in 100% of their matches at this World Cup.
- Both teams have scored in three of the four matches that the Moroccans have played at this World Cup.
- When these two teams met at the previous World Cup, both teams found the net.
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Our Canada vs Morocco Prediction
At odds of +110, ‘Both Teams to Score’ looks a little generously priced. Given what we’ve seen from the pair since the beginning of the competition, a fairer price would be -110, so there’s value on offer.
After all, the Canadians have scored in 100% of their matches at the 2026 World Cup, while the same can be said for the Moroccans. Both teams also found the net when the pair met just a few years ago too.
Our Canada vs Morocco Pick: Both Teams to Score.
Canada vs Morocco - Other Interesting Picks
Tie
If we look at the early lines, we can see that the Moroccans are heavily favored by the early market, though are they being a little too favored? Perhaps. At odds of +250, betting on the tie may not be the worst move. We’ve not seen the North Africans pull clear in many games, while the Canucks know how to hang in there, so don’t be surprised if this one ends up hitting extra time.
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