The 2025 hosts of the Africa Cup of Nations will clash with Tanzania at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat for one of the round of 16 encounters in the competition.
The Atlas Lions finished top of their group with seven points, while the Tanzanians finished third in Group C with two points, and they made it through as one of the best third-placed teams in the competition.
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Morocco vs Tanzania predictions: The hosts have their eyes set on the final eight
Key stats
- Morocco are unbeaten in their last three AFCON fixtures (W2, D1).
- Morocco have won seven of their last eight head-to-head meetings (L1).
- Tanzania drew two and lost one of their three first-round games.
- Tanzania will go out in search of their first victory against the hosts for the first time since 2013.
Correct score prediction: Morocco 2-0 Tanzania
Morocco are pre-tournament favourite, and that is not a surprise by any stretch of imagination, given their performance at the last FIFA World Cup, where they reached the last four, and their status as the FIFA Arab Cup champions.
Besides their exploits in Qatar, where they claimed another international title, they remain one of the best teams on the continent, and their performance in the group stage of the competition makes them one of the frontrunners for the title, and we are backing the hosts to claim a 2-0 win on Sunday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Morocco have the backing of the bookies
- HOME: 2/15 (1.13) – 88.2%
- DRAW: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.2%
- AWAY: 12/1 (13.0) – 7.6%
**Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Morocco, by all standards are the better side, and they have been installed as the favourites ahead of this encounter with a price of 2/15 (1.13), which implies that the hosts have 88.2% chance of winning on Sunday. For Tanzania, the bookies have priced them at 12/1 (13.0), a probability of 7.6% for the underdogs to win.
Most recent H2Hs: Morocco have held sway in this fixture
Morocco have won seven of their last eight meetings, and given the current form and circumstances of both sides, the Atlas Lions are in a better position to claim victory here and move on to the next round of the competition.
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Morocco Preview: Can the hosts leverage home advantage?
Besides the fact that they are playing in front of their fans, the hosts have a healthy head-to-head record against Tanzania, and they will look to leverage their dominance, along with the vociferous home support, to earn a passage to the quarter-final.
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Predicted lineup: Bono (GK), Salah-Eddine, El Yamiq, Aguerd, Mazraoui, Ounahi, Amrabat, El Aynauoi, Saibari, El Kaabi, Diaz
Last five matches
- Zambia 0-3 Morocco
- Morocco 1-1 Mali
- Morocco 2-0 Comoros
- Jordan 2-2 Morocco
- Morocco 3-0 UAE
Tanzania preview: First knockout appearance in 45 years
Tanzania have made themselves proud by reaching the knockout stage for the first time in almost five decades, but they face a very difficult test against a Moroccan side, who are one of the best teams on the continent.
Predicted lineup: Masalanga (GK), Hussein, Hamad, Nwamnyeto, Job, Miroshi, Msanga, Msuva, Salum, Mnoga, Samatta
Last five matches
- Tanzania 1-1Tunisia
- Uganda 1-1 Tanzania
- Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania
- Kuwait 4-3 Tanzania
- Iran 2-0 Tanzania
Player to watch: Ayoub El Kaabi
Ayoub El Kaabi has been one of the surprise performers in this year's competition, having scored three goals to cement a starting role in the Moroccan team. Looking to help his country advance to the last eight, he will aim to add to his tally in this encounter.
Ayoub El Kaabi in action for Morocco. Photo: Imago | Credit: STEINSIEK.CH