Portugal and Morocco deserved to win the round of 16 games and reach the quarterfinals with great merit. They are aware about the great World Cup they are doing, exceeding the media and the supporter’s expectations.
There is no shortage of reasons to believe in the victory of either team in the meeting next Saturday, December 10, at the AL THUMAMA stadium. Portugal thrashed Switzerland 6-1, even without Cristiano Ronaldo at the starting lineup, while Morocco attacked Spain, resisted their ball possession game and won on penalties.
Portugal and Morocco will play the last game of the quarterfinals and, by the time they enter the field, the teams will already know who they will face in the semifinal (England or France).
Follow our team analysis and find out our top tip for this great Qatar World Cup match.
When:
Saturday, December 10th 10:00 am ET at AL Thumana, Qatar
Moneyline Odds:
Morocco -144
Portugal +460
Draw Offs:
+260
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Why Bet on Morocco?
Morocco’s national team played four games and conceded just one goal, reaching the record for the best defense in the World Cup, ahead of Brazil, England, Holland and Croatia, who conceded two goals.
The team’s good performance is not only due to its organized and tough defense, but to the whole set, which does not privilege a single player and makes the team fight from start to finish, exploring its best characteristics, which are speed and the intensity of play.
The Moroccan national team has players active in major European clubs, which certainly increases the level of confidence and experience of the players. Hakimi, Ziyech, Boufal and Bono are Morocco’s main players and their performance will dictate how the team behaves against Portugal.
Why Bet on Portugal?
Portugal surprised everyone by not using Cristiano Ronaldo in the game against Switzerland, for the round of 16, but the 6-1 result proved that coach Fernando Santos was right in his change. Striker Gonçalo Ramos scored three of the team’s six goals and was the main player in this difficult match.
The Lusos are filled with hope and motivation after this good victory, but they know they will face a challenge. Bernardo Silva, João Félix and Bruno Fernandes have been the highlights of the Portuguese team. While Bruno is the heart of the team, Bernardo brings the creativity and technical quality necessary to create unpredictable moves in the midfield, and João Félix uses his speed and finishing power to attack the opponent’s goal.
Portugal’s team is strong and this will be a challenge to prove that this is one of their best generations.
Final Betting Analysis: Morocco vs. Portugal
Morocco did not reach the quarterfinals by luck. The solid defense and good organization of the team gave Morocco the condition to concede a few goals and to face, without losing, great European teams, such as Croatia, Belgium and Spain.
Portugal will need to respect their opponents if they want to have a good chance of winning. To qualify for the semifinals, the team will need to find an effective method of breaking through Morocco’s defensive block, as well as keeping Ziyech and Boufal away from their own area.
Our guess is for Portugal to win, due to the team’s experience in World Cup qualifiers.
If you put $100 into Portugal’s win, you could get $169 back for a total payout of $169.
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