Egypt and Morocco go head-to-head for bronze medals in the third-place playoff at the Olympics at the Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau on Thursday, 8 August. View our betting tips for the showpiece contest below.
Contents
- 1 Egypt Olympic vs Morocco Olympic prediction: Can Egyptians upset the odds?
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Egypt an attractive prospect
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Teams met last year
- 4 Egypt Olympic preview: Fayed is suspended
- 5 Morocco Olympic preview: Few changes anticipated
- 6 Player to watch – Hamza Alaa
Egypt Olympic vs Morocco Olympic prediction: Can Egyptians upset the odds?
Key Stats
- Egypt remain unbeaten in normal time at the Olympics and France needed extra time to topple them in the semi-finals.
- Each of Egypt’s last three matches in the Olympics featured goals at both ends.
- Egypt notched exactly one goal in three of their last four assignments at the Olympics.
- 100% of Morocco’s five fixtures at the Olympics have produced over 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Egypt 1-1 Morocco
Egypt have been a tough nut to crack at the Olympics and they took tournament favourites France to extra time after a 1-1 draw with Les Blues after 90 minutes on Monday. Egypt conceded just one goal in normal time in each of their last three matches at the Olympics, so expect margins to be thin when they collide with African rivals Morocco.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Egypt an attractive prospect
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite
Egypt came within minutes of dumping hosts France out of the semi-finals on Monday before they conceded a late equalizer and they could showcase their steely character to perform as underdogs again when they meet African rivals Morocco. The Egyptians have been given just a 22.2% chance of winning on Thursday, while Morocco, who were beaten by Spain in their last-four clash, are 5/6 favourites to prevail. Read more of our latest football predictions on our football tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Teams met last year
Morocco edged out Egypt in last year’s U23 African Cup of Nations final, though they were taken to extra time by their opponents after a 1-1 draw in normal time.
Egypt Olympic preview: Fayed is suspended
Egypt lost Omar Fayed to a red card in their semi-final loss to France and the defender will sit out Thursday’s game due to suspension. Mohamed Tarek or Ahmed Eid could replace Fayed at the heart of the Egyptian defence.
Predicted lineup: Alaa (GK), Shehata, Tarek, Abdelmaguid, El Debes, Elneny, Zizo, Koka, Saber, Adel, Faisal
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Morocco Olympic
6
Egypt Olympic
0
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France Olympic
3
Egypt Olympic
1
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Paraguay Olympic
1 (4)
Egypt Olympic
1 (5)
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Spain Olympic
1
Egypt Olympic
2
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Uzbekistan Olympic
0
Egypt Olympic
1
Morocco Olympic preview: Few changes anticipated
Morocco led after an hour against Spain in the semi-finals before they conceded twice in the final 30 minutes in Marseille. The Moroccans have had a settled side and formation at the Olympics, so don't expect Head Coach Tarik Sektioui to make many changes.
Predicted lineup: Mohamedi (GK), Hakimi, El Azzouzi, Boukamir, El Ouahdi, Richardson, Targhalline, Akhomach, Ben Seghir, Ezzalouli, Rahimi
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Egypt Olympic
0
Morocco Olympic
6
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Spain Olympic
2
Morocco Olympic
1
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USA Olympic
0
Morocco Olympic
4
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Iraq Olympic
0
Morocco Olympic
3
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Ukraine Olympic
2
Morocco Olympic
1
Player to watch – Hamza Alaa
Goalkeeper Hamza Alaa has been in impressive form between the sticks for Egypt at the Olympics and the 23-year-old stopper might need to be at his acrobatic best again to thwart Morocco in Nantes.
Alaa’s reflexes could be tested
Egypt faced 32 shots against France in the semi-finals and nine of those efforts found the target. Alaa was busier than he would have liked against Les Blues, though he is likely to be heavily involved in the action again on Thursday when the Egyptians chase bronze medals at Morocco’s expense.
