14th December 2022 – 20:00, Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor
France and Morocco will close the semi-finals action in the World Cup 2022 on Wednesday evening. The defending champions are two steps away from lifting the title again, while the African team wants to continue its fairytale.
France Preview & Team News
France secured a 2-1 victory against England to progress to the semi-finals. Tchmouameni fired in a long-range effort that beat Pickford in the 17th minute, though there was a foul in the build-up, which the referee and VAR failed to award, so the goal stood. Kane got England back onto level terms in the 54th minute via a penalty, but Giroud had a header deflected past Pickford in the 78th minute to restore France’s one-goal advantage. England should have equalized when Kane stepped up to take another spot-kick, but this time the Tottenham forward blazed his spot-kick over the bar, and England was out. Therefore, Les Bleus are on the way to their second consecutive finals, and they want to meet expectations.
Morocco Preview & Team News
Morocco played just the way everyone expected them to from the very first whistle against Portugal, defending the edge of their box and launching fast counter-attacks. As was as if the Portuguese hadn’t done their homework and just assumed that they were going to win the game by turning up, but once En-Nesyri headed Morocco in front, they feared the worst for Ronaldo and co. Speaking of which, Ronaldo was introduced early in the second half but could carve out an equalizer for the favorites. The match ended in tears for the former Man Utd star despite getting substitute Cheddira sent off in stoppage time, and Morocco held firm to claim a famous 1-0 victory.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Morocco has been the biggest sensation in the tournament so far, and they will produce another miracle if they eliminate France. However, we think Les Bleus are closer to victory, and they shouldn’t repeat Portugal’s mistake.
Goals Market Prediction
On the other hand, it’s not going to be easy for Kylian Mbappe and the lads. Nobody has managed to crack Morocco’s defense yet, and this game should stay under a 2.5 margin.
France vs Morocco
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