Morocco vs DR Congo Prediction: We expect an end-to-end game here

Morocco will undoubtedly be eager to secure a back-to-back victory when they face off against DR Congo at the Laurent Pokou Stadium on Sunday. With an impressive performance in their opening game, where they kept a clean sheet and scored more than two goals, Morocco is brimming with confidence and ready to take on the resilient DR Congo team. They know it won't be an easy match, but with their resilience, determination, and a winning mindset, Morocco is poised to come out on top.

FIFA Ranking: 13th

The Atlas Lions started their AFCON journey with a dominating performance over Tanzania. Morocco were denied entrance into the opposition box at the beginning of the game, as Tanzania's high line was spot on. However, Wolves FC defender Romain Saiss found the back of the net just before the break. They settled in the game when the Taifa Stars were reduced to men as Ounahi and En-Nesyri found the back of the net to seal the maximum point. Morocco are one of the most consistent teams in this tournament but have managed to lift the trophy once. Morocco's last appearance in this competition earned them a 5th place finish after being knocked out by Egypt in the Quarterfinals. The Atlas Lions had a smooth sail in their qualifying round, winning three and losing once. 

The best-ranked team in Africa have won four and drawn once over their last six games across all competitions. Morocco are the favorite to win this group, but their recent games suggest it won’t be an easy ride. 

Morocco Likely Lineup: Bono; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Chibi; Ounahi, Amrabat, Ziyech, Harit; El Khannouss, En-Nesyri

Key Player: Youssef En-Nesyri

FIFA Ranking: 67th

Sebastien Desabre's men have managed just one win in their previous six games as they march here with a share of the spoils against a strong Zambia side. DR Congo missed two big chances despite creating lots of decent opportunities in the encounter. DR Congo were the better side as they had more of the ball and fired twenty-five shots at goal. 

Les Leopards have won the AFCON title twice and have made it out of the group stages in their last three appearances. DR Congo are blessed with talented players who play across the continent, and they’ll surely give their opponent a run for their money here. 

DR Congo Likely Lineup: M'Pasi; Masuaku, Kiranga, Mbemba, Kalulu; Kakuta, Moutoussamy, Pickel; Wissa, Bongonda, Bakambu

Key Player: Yoane Wissa

Over their last five meetings, Morocco have won twice, while DR Congo have managed a win and two games ending in a stalemate. The last time both sides met in this tournament, DR Congo stunned a solid Morocco side despite being a man down. Morocco were not really at their best until Tanzania were reduced to ten men in their opening game. They’ll have to double their effort to secure the maximum points against Dr Congo. Les Leopards were all over Zambia in their opening game, and even though it ended in a (1-1) stalemate, they had the chance to bury the game. 

Cedric Bakambu was substituted against Zambia due to injury, and we are not sure he’ll feature here. However, we think DR Congo have enough arsenal to go toe-to-toe with Morocco. The Atlas Lions are tipped to come on top here, but we believe DR Congo will give them a tough time; bet on BTTS for 2.36.

Morocco will eventually get the maximum points for 1.61.

We expect this game to produce more than two goals for 2.38.

Good luck!