Canada vs. Morocco Betting Tips: Two bets for Group F clash
A stunning 2-0 win over Belgium last time out has handed Morocco a golden opportunity of booking a last-16 spot in the 2022 World Cup, as a win against already eliminated Canada on Thursday afternoon will see the African nation qualify for the knockout stages.
With Croatia and Belgium battling it out for the other qualification spot, should Morocco claim all three points in their Group F game, we preview the Canada v Morocco game here and have two tips for the intriguing encounter...
Canada v Morocco Tips
A fine goalless draw against Croatia in their opening World Cup match was followed by a stunning 2-0 victory over a misfiring Belgium to propel Morocco to four points in Group F, and they now face a Canada side that have already been beaten by both Belgium (1-0) and Croatia (4-1) and have already been eliminated from the tournament.
Morocco are arguably in the driving seat in the group knowing a win will secure their place in the last-16, but despite having been the surprise package in the tournament they are still available at odds-against at 11/10 to claim the win with Boylesports. Canada, who have shown glimpses of quality during the tournament struggled to maintain it for 90 minutes against Croatia, in particular, are a best-priced 13/5, while the draw is available at 12/5 with some firms.
Unbeaten in their last nine matches (6 wins, 3 draws), Morocco have become a real force in recent months and with Canada potentially shuffling their pack a little to give some players game time that have not featured yet in the tournament, then Morocco can capitalise and storm to victory and the 11/10 is worth snapping up. Canada have only won three of their last nine matches, so their form is indifferent at best and their frailties could come into the limelight once again and having already conceded five goals already this tournament then they could be breached yet again in this tie.
After two group matches on Brazil, Poland and Morocco are the only three nations to have kept two clean sheets, which is astonishing seeing they have faced 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia and a quality Belgium side, but the African stars have been stoic in defence and will look to bag another shutout on Thursday against a Canada side that have shipped goals.
Alphonso Davies is one of the bright sparks in Canada's attacking line that did give Belgium some trouble for periods of their defeat, while they took the lead against Croatia before tiring in the latter stages of that game. But, with Morocco sure to stay tight and compact during the first half and then arguably overpower their rivals in the second 45 then 9/2 with Betfair for the Half Time/Full Time to be Draw/Morocco looks a cracking bet.
Canada are playing for pride, so they could look to chase the game in the second half and that could leave the door wide open for Morocco to break them down and storm to an emphatic victory, and with a win ensuring qualification then as soon as Morocco take the lead then they will shut up shop and look to hold their advantage.
For those punters looking for a possible correct score prediction could snap up the 10/1 on offer from bet365 for Morocco to win 2-0, but the safer option is to back the 9/2 on Draw/Morocco in the HT/FT market.