Portugal vs Morocco | Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds
The second round of matches in Group C see’s Portugal taking on Morocco in Moscow, with the reigning European champions looking to build upon their entertaining draw with Spain in their opening match of the tournament. However, with their opponents undoubtedly looking to bounce back positively following their defeat against Iran, it promises to be an entertaining affair in the Russian capital.
Portugal vs Morocco | Betting Tip
- Betting Tip: “Portugal keeping a clean”
- 2018 FIFA World Cup
- Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
- Wednesday 20th June 13:00 UK Time
- Best Odd: 10/11 with Ladbrokes
Match Preview
Euro 2016 winners Portugal and Morocco meet on Wednesday afternoon, with the Group C rivals both hoping for a positive result at the famous Luzhniki Stadium. Cristiano Ronaldo & Co will fancy their chances given their attacking threat, while Morocco know that they will have to improve significantly from their first outing in the tournament. There is little to separate the duo ahead of kick-off, meaning that there are still plenty of attractive markets worth checking out before the match. For those still unsure of who to back, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with Portugal.
Portugal Team News & Form
Manager Fernando Santos is likely to name the same starting eleven that featured from the off against Spain last time around, meaning that hat-trick hero Cristiano Ronaldo will be joined by Goncalo Guedes and Bernardo Silva in attack. Portugal’s draw against Spain means that their unbeaten run now stretches to four matches, however their recent 2-2 friendly draw with Tunisia will offer Morocco hope ahead of kick-off.
Morocco Team News & Form
A last-gasp own goal meant that Morocco ended their opening match of this summer’s World Cup with nothing to show for their efforts, with the African giants knowing that another defeat would end their chances of making it out of Group C. Manager Hervé Renard may well choose to make changes to his starting eleven as a result, meaning that the likes of Sofyan Amrabat and Aziz Bouhaddouz could feature from the off.
Portugal vs Morocco Head to Head
The two nations have met just once in the past, coming way back at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, when Morocco ran out 3-1 winners. However, with no clashes having taken place since this date, few conclusions can be made when it comes to their head-to-head record.
Portugal vs Morocco Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their status as the European champions and their battling display in their opening World Cup match, it comes as little surprise that it is Portugal who are the favourites for victory with the major online bookmakers. Fernando Santos’ side are available to back for victory at best odds of 13/20 with bookmaker William Hill, while a victory for Morocco is priced at an attractive 11/2 on the same platform. Elsewhere, a draw between the duo is available at odds of 11/4 with Betway.
Top Portugal vs Morocco Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on Portugal keeping a clean sheet during the 90 minutes in Moscow, a market which is available at a best price of 10/11 with Ladbrokes.