After a hard-fought first round of games, Belgium and Morocco are going head-to-head for their second group games.
Both teams need a win in this game to make them possible contenders for the knockout stages. Belgium won their first game, even though they didn’t play as we expected.
On the other hand, Morocco was able to hold Croatia to a draw, and they showed promise of a serious team.
Expectations for a Tight Game
In that case, we’re expecting a tight game that both teams would want to play with their best team so that they can get the best result. It is a tricky game, and like the first round, the Qatar 2022 predictions for this tie are tricky.
To win a game in the FIFA World Cup goes beyond name and popularity. If a team is not careful, they can miss out on getting three points.
We’ve seen that with:
- Argentina
- Germany
- Denmark
- Croatia
Even though they were the better teams, they couldn’t get three points. Belgium was lucky to win against Canada because it was obvious that the Canadians were ready to put their life on the line.
They played well and were dominant but couldn’t finish their chances. Therefore, the team lost to a defensive mistake before the end of the first half.
Morocco did well; unlike Canada, they got the point from the game. However, they could have done better because the team had chances to score. But they should have learned from their mistakes as they prepare to face Belgium.
So, as we look forward to this game, check out our Belgium vs Morocco prediction, odds, and matchup information.
Belgium vs. Morocco Odds
| Belgium | Draw | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| +100 | +250 | +275 |
Belgium’s Odds Breakdown
It is unsurprising that Belgium soccer odds put the team as the favorite to win this tie. The nation is ranked second compared to Morocco, sitting in the 22nd position.
The team has had an impressive record in the last couple of years, especially in the FIFA World Cup group stages.
Their win against Canada makes it eight wins in a row for the Belgians. So, they are a formidable side of the FIFA World Cup group stage.
They can continue to deliver because the team has some exciting talents, even though some are entering their twilight years.
As it stands, the odds for Belgium to win is +100, and as a result, they have a 50% chance of winning. And every time they’ve had these odds, they’ve won 60% of the time.
So, they might be a good bet. However, we can’t write Morocco off, following their performance in the tournament’s first match against Croatia.
Morocco’s Odds Breakdown
Morocco soccer odds for this tie are +275, and even at that, there is a good chance that the team can get something from this game.
Also, the draw option at +250 odds looks good because the way Morocco play is not to lose. So, their goal is to either win or force a draw.
Defensively, the team is solid. So, it would be a challenging game for Belgium. Because of that, any Belgium vs Morocco prediction must consider how that would affect the outcome, even if the odds suggest otherwise.
Belgium vs. Morocco Information
- Competition: FIFA World Cup – Belgium vs. Morocco
- Location of the game: Al-Thurmama Stadium, Al-Thurmama, Qatar
- Time: Sunday, 27 Nov 2022, 07:00 AM EDT
- How to watch: ESPN+
Belgium
Before the start of the FIFA World Cup, Belgium was on back-to-back losses. The team lost to Egypt and the Netherlands.
Those losses showed how badly the team has been performing in the last couple of years. The last time Belgium performed at the highest level was in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
In 2018, the team was incredible. They were better than most sides in the competition and even got nine points from the group stage.
Belgium’s Best Performance
One of their best performances in the competition was against Japan when they had to make a comeback from a 2-0 deficit. They were impressive in the next game against Brazil, with Eden Hazard leading the team.
However, since then, they haven’t been as good as expected. Even though they are still ranked high in the FIFA standings, the team is below par.
Their performance against Canada further emphasizes the problem with the team. Currently, Eden Hazard is out of form, and they are missing Romelu Lukaku.
Bruyne World-class Level Performance
Kevin de Bruyne is the only player we can consider still performing at a world-class level. However, he wasn’t at his best in the match against Canada.
But, the team has some interesting new talents that can help the team. One breakout star is Leandro Trossard. The Brighton attacker has been on great form and will continue to deliver.
Morocco
Before the start of the competition, Morocco wasn’t considered a top contender in the group. We expected them to finish third or fourth in the group.
However, we expect the team to do better following the first game, as they could hold Croatia to a draw. They have what it takes to make it into the knockout stage.
However, for them to do that, they need a win against Belgium. Their best bet is to get something from the game.
Is Morocco Underrated?
They are an underrated team that has remained unbeaten for most of 2022. And since Belgium isn’t performing at the highest level for some time now, Morocco has a good chance.
We are sure the Morocco team would’ve seen how Belgium performed against Canada and learned from the Canadians’ mistakes to ensure they don’t make those mistakes when they play Belgium.
Also, they would want to check out their game against Croatia to see how they can do better. All in all, there is a chance for the team to win this game.
Morocco’s Solid Form
Morocco has a solid team; fortunately, they get to keep their top players for the match. Therefore, we don’t expect to see a different team as they prepare to face Belgium.
The team would most likely retain the likes of Hakim Ziyech, Hakimi Achraf, Sofiane Boufal, Sofyan Amarabat, etc. However, Noussair Mazraoui getting injured is a big blow for the team.
But Yahia Attiyat Allah showed promise when he replaced Mazraoui in the 60th minute. Therefore, they might not miss Mazraoui too much.
Belgium vs. Morocco Pick and Prediction
This game has the potential to be one of the most exciting ties in the competition. Both teams need a win. As a result, it should be a tight match, with both sides going end-to-end.
In that case, we are looking at a close game with the players putting their 100% into the game, making it tricky to predict the match.
However, the result is shifting towards Belgium. We expect them to get a favorable result in this tie. So, our Belgium vs Morocco prediction is Belgium to score at least two goals.
Soccer Pick: Belgium -1.5 (-105)
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