{"id":1423666,"date":"2026-01-12T12:48:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1423666"},"modified":"2026-01-12T12:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:48:20","slug":"match-preview-nigeria-vs-morocco-14-01-26-afcon","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-nigeria-vs-morocco-14-01-26-afcon\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria vs Morocco: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Two of Africa\u2019s most in-form sides collide as Nigeria host Morocco in a high-profile AFCON<\/a> showdown, with both teams hoping to take the last step towards the final. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 20:00 on Wednesday at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, and with both teams making it this far, this contest is shaping up as a classic attack-versus-defence affair with a place in the next round at stake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on the stats, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Morocco’s defensive solidity, but Nigeria\u2019s attacking firepower suggests a cagey, high-quality contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Morocco to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n5\/4 @ Bet365<\/a>
(44.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Morocco to win because they have conceded just 1 goal in 5 matches, keeping 4 clean sheets. Their defensive discipline has been unmatched and they\u2019ve shown the ability to edge tight matches, making 5\/4<\/a> (44.4%) look a solid value given their 80% clean sheet rate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Victor Osimhen to Assist<\/strong><\/td>\n9\/1 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nOsimhen has supplied 8 big chance assists in just 5 games\u2014an exceptional rate for a striker. With Lookman and Iwobi among the beneficiaries, there\u2019s every chance he could repeat the feat if odds become available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Both Nigeria and Morocco set the pace in their respective groups, with Nigeria boasting a 100% win record and Morocco unbeaten after three matches. Nigeria combined attacking flair with technical quality, netting 14 goals in five games, and beating Mozambique and Algeria to reach this point. Morocco have built their campaign on defensive steel, conceding just once and keeping four clean sheets and defeated Tanzania and Cameroon to make the semi-final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Nigeria<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Morocco<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n+5<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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