All eyes will be on Stade Geoffroy Guichard as Ukraine and Morocco square off against each other on Saturday. View our free Ukraine Olympic vs Morocco Olympic predictions below.
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Ukraine Olympic vs Morocco Olympic predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- Five of Ukraine's last six matches, and four of Morocco's last six games featured at least three goals.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in Ukraine's last six games.
- Ukraine opened the scoring in their last six matches.
- Morocco and Ukraine have no clean sheets in their last three respective games.
Correct score prediction: Ukraine 1-3 Morocco
Morocco were able to hold their own against Argentina, despite being the clear underdogs. On the other hand, Ukraine lost to Iraq despite being the favourites. We expect both teams to be amongst the goals, with a comfortable victory for Morocco.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Morocco
- Ukraine: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- Draw: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- Morocco: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Following their impressive victory over Argentina, it is no surprise that Morocco are the expected winners at 7/10 (1.70). Teams with these odds usually have a 58.8% probability of winning.
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Furthermore, both teams found the net in Ukraine's last three games, and in Morocco's last two matches. On that note, BTTS – yes has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Ukraine and Morocco at the Olympic Games
This is Ukraine's first appearance at the Olympics. As part of the Soviet Union however, they won two titles, with three third-place finishes.
On the other hand, this is Morocco’s eighth appearance at the Olympics. They have a poor track record in this tournament, having been knocked out of the group stage in six of their previous seven outings. The last time Morocco advanced past the first group stage was in 1972, and they were knocked out in the second round.
Team news and form guide
Ukraine: Hoping to get back on track
This is a must-win for Ukraine, as a defeat would most likely end their campaign. On the positive side, Ruslan Rotan has no injury concerns ahead of this clash.
Predicted lineup: Fesyun (GK), Martinyuk, Batagov, Talovierov, Krupskyi, Bragaru, Mykhailenko, Rubchynskyi, Khlan, Sikan & Kryskiv.
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Argentina Olympic
2
Ukraine Olympic
0
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W
Morocco Olympic
1
Ukraine Olympic
2
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Iraq Olympic
2
Ukraine Olympic
1
Morocco: Eyeing a quarter-final spot
Ilias Akhomach is questionable for this game, after picking up a knock in Morocco's 2-1 win over Argentina earlier this week. Tarik Sektioui’s troops can secure a place in the quarterfinal with a victory.
Predicted lineup: Mohamedi (GK), Ouahdi, Boukamir, Azzouzi, Hakimi, Seghir, Richardson, Targhalline, Ezzalzouli, El Khannouss & 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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W
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: Soufiane Rahimi
Soufiane Rahimi put up a man-of-the-match performance against Argentina a few days ago, as his two goals were enough to claim all three points for Morocco. The Al Ain midfielder has seven direct goal involvements (6 goals, 1 assist) in his last seven appearances for club and country.