- France is the defending world champion.
- Morocco is the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final.
- The French are unbeaten against the Moroccans (three wins, two draws).
Didier Deschamps’ France and Walid Regragui’s Morocco go head-to-head in a 2022 World Cup semi-final at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday. Continue reading below to get our best France vs Morrocco Odds, Betting Picks and much more.
The winners will go on to face Argentina or Croatia in this weekend’s World Cup final.
Morocco has done exceptionally well to get this far, but France is the strong betting favorite in this semi-final.
In this in-depth preview, we check out the latest France vs Morocco odds and give you our Qatar 2022 predictions.
France vs. Morocco Odds
As expected, France head into this World Cup semi-final as the red-hot favorites with the bookmakers. The current FIFA World Cup odds for a French win are just -188.
Morocco has been the surprise package in Qatar, winning their group and seeing off the likes of Spain and Portugal in the knockouts.
However, this will be their toughest challenge yet. The Atlas Lions are the +650 underdogs, while the draw is priced at +280.
France vs.Morocco Information
- Competition: 2022 FIFA World Cup
- Location of the Game: Al Bayt Stadium, Qatar
- Time: Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022, 2:00 PM EDT
- How to Watch: Fox Sports
France
France is the reigning world champions after their heroics in Russia four years back.
Will the World Champions Reach Another Final?
The French have won their last three World Cup semi-finals and are looking to book their slot in another final.
Deschamps’ troops eased out of their World Cup group, winning their opening two to become the first nation in Qatar to secure their passage through to the knockout phase.
Les Bleus beat Australia and Denmark before a second-string side lost to Tunisia in game three. The French made light work of Poland in their Round of 16 game.
Mbapee Performance Recap
The outstanding Kylian Mbappe added to his three group goals with a brace at Al Thumama Stadium. Olivier Giroud got the other in the eventual 3-1 victory over the Poles.
France then went up against old rivals England in a World Cup quarter-final in Al Khor last weekend. Aurelien Tchouameni’s wonder strike put Les Bleus in front.
Harry Kane leveled from the spot, but Giroud’s late header won it for France.
France is no stranger to this stage of the competition, and the world champions will be desperate to secure their place in a second successive World Cup final. Read on for the latest France vs Morocco odds and best predictions.
France Projected Lineup
- Hugo Lloris
- Raphael Varane
- Jules Kounde
- Dayot Upamecano
- Theo Hernandez
- Aurelien Tchouameni
- Adrien Rabiot
- Ousmane Dembele
- Antoine Griezmann
- Kylian Mbappe
- Olivier Giroud
France Injuries
- Karim Benzema
Morocco
Morocco has already made history in Qatar, becoming the first-ever African side to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Can the Moroccans Make More History?
They have been on a remarkable journey under Regragui, and the Atlas Lions are not to be underestimated in the latter stages in Qatar.
They had an extremely tough World Cup schedule when the draw was announced, facing the 2018 runners-up Croatia in game one.
A Solid Draw
A solid 0-0 draw with the Croatians set the tone, and the Moroccans built on that with a stunning win over Belgium, who are currently the top-ranked European side in the world.
Morocco made sure of the top spot in Group F with a hard-fought victory over Canada on matchday three. Goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri did the damage in Doha.
Morocco was the second favorite heading into their Round of 16 game with Spain. However, the North African outfit pushed the European giants all the way to Al Rayyan. After a goalless draw after 120 minutes, Morocco went on to win 3-0 on penalties.
Morocco Beating the Odds
Morocco defied the odds once again in their quarter-final with Portugal. The Portuguese failed to break through the Moroccans’ astute defense, and En-Nesyri’s goal at the other end gave Morocco a famous 1-0 win.
Morocco has been incredible defensively in Qatar. In fact, no opposition player has scored past them in the 2022 World Cup, with Canada’s goal being a Nayef Aguerd own goal.
Can they make history and become the first African team to contest a World Cup final? The latest France vs Morocco odds are below.
Morocco Projected Lineup
- Bono
- Achraf Hakimi
- Noussair Mazraoui
- Nayef Aguerd
- Jawad El Yamiq
- Sofyan Amrabat
- Azzedine Ounahi
- Selim Amallah
- Hakim Ziyech
- Sofiane Boufal
- Youssef En Nesyri
Morocco Injuries
- Romain Saiss
France vs. Morocco Pick and Prediction
Before a ball was kicked in Qatar, France was right up there with the tournament favorites. The European heavyweights have vast experience in World Cup knockout games, and Deschamps’ boys are determined to hold on to their crown.
Many people would have Morocco down to be eliminated in the group stage. However, they beat Croatia and Belgium to the top spot before edging past Spain and Portugal in the knockout phase.
Who to Bet On?
Can they add the French to their scalp list? Here are France vs Morocco odds, picks, and predictions.
Morocco has conceded just one goal in Qatar and will be a tough team to break down on Wednesday. However, the world champions will fancy their chances of edging a tight and tense semi-final.
You can get +240 for France to win by one goal. Also, the 1-0 French victory is available at +450.
FIFA World Cup Pick: French (+450)
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