Scotland
Scotland have won their last three games in all competitions, including a 4-0 win away in Bolivia.
Morocco
Morocco are unbeaten in their last five games (W3, D2), but have tied their last two.
Prediction
- Scotland and Morocco will meet in FIFA World Cup Group C in Boston, USA this Friday, with the Scots hoping to extend their perfect record against a side who have only drawn their first game.
- A 4-0 win in Bolivia was followed by a solid 1-0 win over Haiti in their Group C opener and we feel they can edge Morocco in a low-scoring game at Boston Stadium, with the current odds for a Scotland win a shade on the high side at 5.17.
- Scotland's usual system is a compact defensive structure with wing backs providing width and lots of direct transition play in the forwards, while Morocco blends structured possession football with rapid wide transitions to great effect.
Betting Insights
- Morocco have drawn their only away game in Group C so far, 1-1 against Brazil, and have averaged 1.00 goals per game on the road in this competition.
- We're taking Scotland to win and the game to have Under 2.5 total goals, with Both Teams to Score - No looking the most attractive option from the main bet at 1.72.
Key Players
- John McGinn is Scotland's top scorer in the World Cup with one goal in one game, but his energy in the midfield and leadership are more important in this game for Steve Clarke's system.
- Brahim Diaz has provided 1 assist and provides a spark of creativity in the final third with his passing and finishing, while Ismael Saibari is a sharp finisher and is always a threat in big moments.
- Achraf Hakimi has three assists in Morocco's last five and is a dynamic and energetic wide player who can play either side of the front line, providing a playmaking threat and goals as well.
