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2021 Champions, Senegal, are dreaming of repeating their feat and adding another trophy to their collection. Beating Morocco on Moroccan soil would be a historic moment for African football, and if any team can do it, it’s Pape Thiaw’s side.
The Lions of Teranga have plenty of strengths to showcase. They’ve scored 12 goals in this tournament, conceding just twice. They boast the best attack and one of the strongest defences on the continent.
But standing in their way is a formidable opponent. Morocco haven’t lost a match since March 2024. Semi-finalists at the last World Cup, winners of the Arab Cup and finalists in their own Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco are aiming to make history on home soil.
Senegal v Morocco Tips
Morocco to win the title – 4/7 @ bet365
Morocco not to lose (win or draw after 90 minutes) – 2/7 @ bet365
Under 3.5 goals in this match – 1/6 @ bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Morocco for the Title
Senegal have been almost flawless throughout this Africa Cup of Nations. They’ve won every match except their second, against DR Congo (1-1). With 12 goals scored and just two conceded, they haven’t played a single minute of extra time. The narrow wins against Mali (0-1) and Egypt (0-1) shouldn’t overshadow the fact that Senegal have dominated their opponents in every area (65% average possession, 14.5 shots on target, 6.5 corners).
On the other side, Morocco have imposed their style throughout the tournament. The Atlas Lions have played to their strengths, keeping a compact shape. It may not be spectacular, but it’s highly effective. They won two group matches and drew one, then saw off Tanzania and Cameroon before winning on penalties against Nigeria.
Regragui’s men have scored nine goals since the start of the tournament, conceding just once. They’re on a run of four consecutive clean sheets. Defensively, they’re extremely solid, having faced only two shots against Nigeria, three against Cameroon and four against Tanzania. They have the ability to frustrate any opponent and, backed by their home crowd, they have just one goal: to lift the trophy.
Tip: Morocco to win the title – 4/7 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: You win if Morocco lift the trophy.
Morocco Not to Lose
For this Africa Cup of Nations final, we’re taking advantage of the “Double Chance” bet offered by bet365, backing Morocco not to lose. In practice, this means your bet wins if Morocco wins in 90 minutes, or if the match ends in a draw and goes to extra time, regardless of the final outcome.
Regragui’s side are at home, buoyed by a packed stadium and a nation dreaming of seeing their team triumph on home soil. Morocco have every chance of doing just that. They haven’t lost a competitive match since March 2024, have conceded only one goal in this Africa Cup of Nations, and have a positive record against Senegal.
The two teams have met four times, three of which were friendlies. Morocco have won twice, with one draw and one defeat. Of course, the Lions of Teranga are no pushovers and could well win this match. They’ve lost just one of their last 10 games, against Brazil in a friendly, and have scored 28 goals in that period. However, it’s hard to see Morocco slipping up with the trophy in sight.
Tip: Morocco not to lose (win or draw after 90 minutes) – 2/7 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: You win if Morocco win or draw at the culmination of normal time.
Under 3.5 Goals in This Match
This match is likely to be a tight affair. While Senegal have the best attack in this Africa Cup of Nations, Pape Thiaw’s men have edged their last two games by the narrowest of margins (1-0). On the other side, Morocco have conceded just once in the tournament, consistently shutting down their opponents.
We’re backing under 3.5 goals in this match. This bet would have won in five of Senegal’s six Africa Cup of Nations games, and in every Morocco match in the tournament. For us, the trend is too strong to ignore. At 1/6, the odds are attractive for this type of bet.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals in this match – 1/6 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: You win if the match ends with three goals or fewer, regardless of the winner.
Senegal v Morocco Odds
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