Morocco welcome Tunisia to the Fez Stadium in this weekend’s International friendly matchup. With both teams in good form, a goal fest could be on the cards.
Morocco come into this game off the back of a 2-0 home win against Tanzania in the CAF World Cup qualifiers. The result extended their winning streak to 10 matches in all competitions. Goals have come in abundance for Walid Regragui’s side with 32 goals netted in the last 10 outings.
The great run of form has Morocco running away with the automatic World Cup ticket in Group G, sitting comfortably atop with a nine-point gap over their nearest challenger after five games played. This friendly presents the Atlas Lions with the opportunity to regroup, test new players and tactics as they look to continue their impressive form.
Tunisia head into this game off the back of a 2-0 friendly international home win against Burkina Faso. With the win, they remain unbeaten in eight of the last 10 games in all competitions, winning six and scoring 12 goals. This good run of form has seen rise to the summit of Group H of the World Cup qualifiers with a four-point advantage over their nearest rival.
With just four games to go, this friendly fixture offers them a chance of further necessary improvements. They will look to maintain their momentum ahead of the final round of qualifiers as they bid to make a seventh appearance at the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
How the bookies view it:
The bookies are backing Morocco in this one with a home win pegged at 6/10 while a win for the visitor is set at 9/2 with Boylesports. A draw between the North-African rivals is valued at 12/5.
Head to head: Morocco on top
Morocco are unbeaten in 9 of 11 meetings, winning four, including a 1-0 win in their last encounter while Tunisia have recorded just two wins of their own.
Players to watch: Dependable En-Nesyri
Youssef En-Nesyri has netted 23 goals for Morocco and remains the most dangerous attacker for the hosts. He could combine with Ayoub El Kaabi to produce over 1.5 goals for the in Friday’s clash.
Ferjani Sassi has scored seven goals for Tunisia and often links up with Elias Achouri. Both men can ensure the visitors produce over 1.5 goals in this one.
Probable lineups:
Morocco have a fully fit squad to select from and are likely to go for a strong side against their North African rivals. Achraf Hakimi, En-Nesyri and El Kaabi are all expected to start for Regragui’s men.
Tunisia have no fresh injury worries for the trip to Fez Stadium. The likes of Sassi, Achouri and Hannibal Mejbri expected to be in the lineup for Sami Trabelsi’s men.
Morocco: Bounou, Hakimi, Masina, El Azzouzi, El Khannouss, Amrabat, Ounahi, Ezzalzouli, En-Nesyri, El Kaabi
Tunisia: Dahmen, Abdi, Talbi, Bronn, Ouanes, Slimane, Mejbri, Sassi, Achouri, Mastouri, Chaouat
Anything else catch the eye?
Eight of Morocco’s 10 games have produced over 2.5 goals, which is likely to be the outcome on Friday. Both teams are scoring for fun at the moment and are expected to find the net.
Four of Morocco’s last six matches have produced a goal in each half and that trend is likely to continue here.
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