Morocco vs Angola Prediction: The Atlas Lions will get a halftime victory here

The Atlas Lions will be keen to bounce back from their disappointing outing in the just concluded AFCON tournament when they face off against a solid Angola side at the Grand Stade d'Agadir on Friday. The visitors were among the few surprises at AFCON, making their way to their first-ever Quarterfinal appearance. At the same time, the Atlas Lions were knocked out of the competition by South Africa in the Round of 16. 

FIFA Ranking: 12th

Last five games: WWDWL

The Atlas Lions are still ranked as the best team in Africa despite their dreadful outing at the AFCON. Morocco, who managed two wins in four games, failed to get past South Africa in the Round of 16. It was a more disappointing performance from the Atlas Lions, who scored five and conceded three goals. 

Morocco are still one of the most consistent teams in Africa and will be poised to rewrite their mistakes here. The best-ranked team in Africa have won six, lost once, and drawn twice over their last nine games across all competitions. Morocco are the favorite to win this encounter, but their recent games suggest it won’t be an easy ride. 

Morocco Likely Lineup: Bono; Hakimi, Aguerd, Attiyat, Chibi; Ounahi, Amrabat, Ziyech, Diaz; El Khannouss, En-Nesyri

Key Player: Youssef En-Nesyri

FIFA Ranking: 93rd

Last five games: DWWWL

The Giant Sable Antelopes have been solid in their recent games as they match here with a defeat in their previous nine games. Angola had a successful time at the just concluded AFCON Tournament after being knocked out by Nigeria in the Quarterfinals. They moved fourteen spots up top in the recent FIFA Rankings. 

Angola have picked up ten points from a combined fifteen in recent games, scoring nine and conceding four times. 

Angola Likely lineup (4-5-1): Neblu, Augusto, Gaspar, Buatu, Carneiro, Luvumbo, Show, Silva, Zito, Milson, Mabululu

Key Player: Agostinho Cristóvão Paciência (Mabululu)

Over their last three meetings, Morocco have won once, while Angola have managed a win and a game ending in a stalemate. Angola had a thriving time at the just concluded AFCON tournament, making it to the quarterfinals. However, coach Pedro Goncalves has decided not to call Gelson Dala (top scorer), Fredy(second top scorer), and Karlinho (best dribbler) for this contest. On the opposing end, Morocco will be without experienced defender Romain Saiss and top striker Boufal. The Atlas Lions have in their ranks Brahmin Diaz, who has decided to represent Morocco instead of Spain. 

Morocco will play this game on their ground, and we think they’ll be at their best here. Moreover, Angola are missing some of their key players, and we think it’ll be difficult for them to win against a more motivated Moroccan side on their ground; bet on a home win and over 1.5 goals for 1.85.

We expect both teams to get a goal here since Angola have scored nine in their last four games; bet on BTTS for 2.09.

We expect to see Morocco win before the break for 1.95.

Good luck!