France vs Morocco Prediction: The Atlas Lions will at least get a goal here

On Wednesday, the Atlas Lions will play their first-ever semifinals against the defending champions, France, at the Al Bayt Stadium. Morocco head into this encounter without a defeat in the last eleven matches and are yet to concede from the opponent's goal in this competition. 

FIFA Ranking: 4th

Last five games: WWLWW

Didier Deschamps' side have only lost once in this tournament in a game featuring some of their fringe players. France have conceded in all the games played so far and have scored more than once in four out of the previous five games.

A few days ago, France knocked out England in a (1-2) victory. Sure, Didier Deschamps’ boys had issues defeating England, but that’s only because the Three Lions had one of the best teams in the competition. Yet, France poached the victory through a world-class Olivier Giroud header that left Jordan Pickford shell-shocked.

France has been ahead of other European teams in this tournament and might go down as one of the first countries in sixteen years to defend the trophy.

France Predicted Line-up: Lloris; Kounde, Varane, Upamecano, Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe; Giroud.

FIFA Ranking: 22nd

Last five games: DWWWW

It was one of the shocking results in football history when Youssef En Nesyri scored for Morocco against Portugal just before the break. As a very disciplined defensive side, the goal was enough to secure the Atlas Lions their first semifinal spot.

The Walid Regragui side are a team sky-high in confidence. The Atlas Lions have defeated Belgium, Spain and Portugal, who are among the top ten in FIFA rankings. Morocco’s incredible run has been built on their exceptional defence, which is yet to concede a goal from their opponent.

Morocco Predicted Line-up: Bounou; Hakimi, El Yamiq, Aguerd, Mazraoui; Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal.

One thing we have learned in this tournament is that anything can happen; we have seen Saudi Arabia beat Argentina, Japan defeat Germany and many more. Morocco have almost defiled all odds in this competition with their tactical ability and resilience spirit. They seem fearless and capable of causing any side upset. France are not a perfect side, and they are beatable. They have conceded in all their games in this tournament.

The Atlas Lions head into this encounter with injury concerns; however, this side have proven to be playing as a team, and individuality might not really matter here. We expect Morocco to fight just like they have done against Spain and Portugal, and we are backing them to at least get a goal here.

Mbappe is this tournament's highest goal scorer, and we are confident the PSG man will get a goal here.

We expect a halftime draw here for 2.05.

Good luck!