Morocco vs Croatia Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 23rd November 2022

Morocco and Croatia kick off their World Cup campaign, when they face off in the first round on Wednesday at Al Bayt Stadium.

This is the opening match of the group stage for Morocco and Croatia with both aiming to secure a good start to the tournament standings. Everyone knows this could be pivotal for a strong tournament. Ahead of their upcoming fixture this coming Wednesday Morocco find themselves as number 22 in the FIFA world ranking. Croatia enter the match as number 12.

Morocco could perhaps, and it is a big perhaps, squeeze their way into second place if all the stars align. The most likely scenario though will be for them to head home after the first three matches.

Croatia look well-placed among the favourites in the World Cup. Getting through the group should be a formality, and thereafter anything can happen.

Morocco vs Croatia Prediction

Morocco Form

Morocco look good before their upcoming match, in which they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Chile by 2-0, before drawing 0-0 with Paraguay. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Georgia 3-0. Morocco were able to win six of their previous 10 games across all tournaments, while drawing two of the games. They suffered defeat in two of these outings.

Morocco scored an average of 1.7 goals in ten matches or a total of 17, while allowing nine goals against. This is an average of 0.9 goals goal against per match, achieving a clean sheet four times.

Croatia Form

Croatia look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Denmark, who were defeated by 2-1. Then, Austria got outclassed in a 1-3 won, before beating Saudi Arabia by 0-1. Croatia were able to win seven of their previous 10 games across all tournaments, while drawing two of the games. They suffered one defeat as well.

Croatia scored 13 goals, conceded eight and managed a clean sheet four times in their previous ten matches.

Tournament Overview

Opening the World Cup as such big outsiders for a win, Morocco have little to lose at Al Bayt Stadium. This being their first match of the tournament, they'll have plenty of fighting spirit, though. We expect Croatia to land a win in their World Cup opener, just like the bookies. We are also aware though, that they are not in for a walk-over, and they'll need to be on their toes.

Morocco vs Croatia Lineups

Morocco vs Croatia Betting Tips

It is early days yet for the new World Cup season and Morocco as well as Croatia have a couple of prospects who could end up dominate their offensive lines this season. We have listed some of their possible goalscorers in their upcoming match.

In their last 10 matches across all tournaments Morocco won six times, drew two and lost two times. Croatia claimed seven wins, drew two times and lost one in their last 10 games across all tournaments.

Morocco are without defeat in five games on the bounce. Croatia won their last five matches on the trot.

Morocco scored an average of 1.7 goals in their last ten matches in which over 2.5 goals happened six times. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Croatia, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches. Morocco didn't concede a single goal in their previous 4 matches.

Morocco have not conceded a goal in 4 consecutive games. Croatia have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than seven times in their previous 10 outings. Morocco scored the first goal of the game in five of their last 10 games.