The stage is set for the AFCON final.
Hosts Morocco take on Senegal at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium this Sunday in a battle for eternal glory.
Both nations are past winners of AFCON, though the Atlas Lions’ sole triumph was way back in 1976!
Can the Moroccans finally capitalise on their current Golden Generation and no longer rely on history? We will find out on yet another Sunday packed full of exciting football action.
We have previewed Senegal vs Morocco in full, picking out some betting tips based on the latest AFCON odds.
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Where can I watch Senegal vs Morocco in the UK?
Senegal vs Morocco will be broadcast live on Channel 4/E4, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm UK time.
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Recent results
Senegal beat Egypt 1-0 in the semi-finals thanks to a second-half strike from the legendary Sadio Mane. Prior to that, the Lions of Teranga beat Sudan (3-1) and Mali (0-1) in the knockout stage.
Morocco earned their spot in the final with a penalty shootout victory over Nigeria following a tense 0-0 draw. A last-16 win over Tanzania (1-0) was followed by a huge 2-0 triumph over Cameroon in the quarters. Brahim Diaz (5 goals) and Ayoub El Kaabi (3 goals) have been key to the Atlas Lions’ run to the final.
Head-to-head record
Senegal and Morocco have played each other six times since 2007, with the Atlas Lions winning three of those matches. The two sides’ clash back in August finished 1-1, though Morocco won the previous two meetings 1-0 and 3-1.
Team news
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly and Habib Diarra are each suspended for the final, significant blows for manager Pape Thiaw.
Morocco have no injury or disciplinary issues to contend with, though changes to the XI could be made after a lacklustre display against Nigeria.
Senegal vs Morocco Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Senegal are the pre-match underdogs here, priced at 3.51 to claim the win in regulation time. A victory for Morocco is at odds of 2.32, while the draw after 90 minutes is 2.83.
Senegal vs Morocco Betting Tips
Total goals – Under 1.5 @ 2.40
If the semi-finals are anything to go by, expect a low-scoring final. Morocco’s strong defence has been the cornerstone of their campaign, conceding just one goal overall. This match may all come down to who blinks first!
1st half result – Draw @ 1.89
The first-half of this contest is likely to be very cagey indeed, as is the case with most major finals. Even with Senegal missing some key players due to suspension, expect the defences to be on top in the opening 45 minutes of play, resulting in a stalemate.
Player to score or assist – Achraf Hakimi @ 2.90
But while we are tipping a match seemingly bereft of goals and attacking threat, there are so many top-quality footballers who can change all that, Hakimi being one of the most prominent. The Morocco captain is a truly unique operator from right-back, with 11 goals and 16 assists from 92 international appearances. He is also a big-game player, evidenced by his goal in last season’s Champions League final success for Paris Saint-Germain. At a solid price, this looks a good bet.
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