Sports Innovation previews the AFCON match between Egypt and Morocco and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
The first of two Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final ties on Sunday sees Egypt take on Morocco at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium.
Despite scoring just two goals so far, Egypt will make their first AFCON quarter-final appearance since 2010. The record seven-time champions saw off Ivory Coast on penalties in the last-16, having finished all square at 0-0.
Morocco, meanwhile, had to dig deep against Malawi in the last-16 after falling behind. The Atlas Lions, however, bounced back to win 2-1 to keep hopes of ending a 46-year wait for a second AFCON title alive.
Our tip
Stats and facts for Egypt and Morocco in Africa Cup of Nations.
- Egypt has won the last 3 matches in a row;
- Egypt has won the last 3 matches in a row at home;
- Egypt unbeaten the last 4 matches in a row at home;
- Egypt has won in the last 4 of 5 matches.
- Morocco unbeaten the last 10 matches in a row;
- Morocco unbeaten the last 7 matches in a row when playing away;
- Morocco has won in the last 4 of 5 matches;
- Morocco scored in the last 12 of 14 matches.
Current form — Egypt vs Morocco
Egypt will be out to extend their fine run of results lately. In their last three matches, they first sealed consecutive 1-0 victories over Guinea-Bissau and Sudan. They then triumphed over Ivory Coast on penalties, after finishing 0-0.
Morocco keep brushing aside all resistance, claiming yet another win to their collection last time out. In their last three matches, they first beat Comoros 2-0 before drawing 2-2 against Gabon. They returned to winning ways last time out by overcoming Malawi 2-1.
Egypt vs Morocco – Fixture History
The last time the two teams faced off against each other, Morocco came away as 3-1 winners. It was a match played back in August 2017.
Do not expect too much entertainment on Sunday, when Egypt and Morocco face off. Their last 5 matches were largely tight affairs, as more than two goals only happened 1 time. Both teams to score paid out with the bookies 2 times in those 5 matches.
How do the bookies view it?
Morocco head into their quarter-final match in AFCON billed as the favorites to progress to the next round. The Atlas Lions are priced at 2.65 with ComeOn! to progress into the next round. A draw pays out at 2.80 with Bet365, while Betfair offers odds of 3.50 for Egypt to pull off an upset.
Top goalscorer
As we enter the quarter-final stages of AFCON 2021, both Egypt and Morocco will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team in recent matches.
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