France
Morocco
France
Morocco
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, France faced Paraguay and secured a narrow 1-0 victory. Despite having only 24% possession, they managed to hold on for the win, showcasing their defensive strength.
Match statistics (Paraguay vs France):
Team Overview
Morocco's last World Cup encounter saw them triumph over Canada with a convincing 3-0 scoreline. They displayed a well-rounded performance, controlling the game with 55% possession and creating multiple scoring opportunities.
Match statistics (Canada vs Morocco):
In a commanding performance, France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals, with Kylian Mbappe shining as the standout player of the match.
France opened the scoring in the 28th minute when Mbappe found the net, though it followed a missed penalty earlier in the match. This early goal set the tone for the French side, who maintained pressure throughout the first half, despite Morocco holding a slight edge in possession at 52% to France's 48%.
The second half saw France double their lead with goals from Mbappe again in the 60th minute and Ousmane Dembele just six minutes later, both showcasing the attacking prowess of the team. France recorded a total of 21 shots, with 8 on target, compared to Morocco's 5 shots and just 1 on goal, highlighting the disparity in offensive effectiveness.
Morocco struggled to find their rhythm and were unable to capitalize on their possession. They received one yellow card, while France remained disciplined with no bookings. The match concluded with France firmly in control, demonstrating their strength as they advance further in the tournament.
France has shown a dominant form in their last matches, winning 4 out of their last 5 games, scoring a total of 11 goals and conceding only 1. Their attacking prowess is evident with an average of 2.75 goals per game in their last 4 matches. In contrast, Morocco has also been performing well, winning 3 out of their last 5 games, scoring 9 goals while conceding 3, averaging 2.25 goals per game in their last 4 matches.
In their head-to-head encounters, France has maintained a perfect record against Morocco, winning both matches without conceding a goal. The most recent match ended with a score of 2-0 in favor of France, showcasing their ability to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities. France's expected goals (xG) in their last match against Morocco was significantly higher at 3.10 compared to Morocco's 0.13, indicating a stark difference in offensive efficiency.
France is expected to control the game with a high possession rate, utilizing their midfield strength to create chances. Morocco will likely adopt a counter-attacking strategy, aiming to exploit any defensive lapses from France. However, France's ability to maintain pressure and create scoring opportunities should lead them to a comfortable victory.
M. Maignan
G
J. Kounde
D
D. Upamecano
D
W. Saliba
D
L. Digne
D
M. Kone
M
A. Rabiot
M
O. Dembele
M
M. Olise
M
B. Barcola
M
K. Mbappe
F
Bono
G
A. Hakimi
D
I. Diop
D
R. Halhal
D
N. Mazraoui
D
A. Bouaddi
M
N. El Aynaoui
M
B. Diaz
M
A. Ounahi
M
B. El Khannouss
M
I. Saibari
F
