30/07 Football Predictions: Morocco takes on Iraq as they seek to qualify for the Olympic knockout

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Morocco will be meeting Iraq with the determination to make it to the knockout round of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Morocco stunned pre-tournament favourites Argentina with a tight 2-1 scoreline, with all credit going to hero Soufiane Rahimi who scored both goals. However, everything Tarik Sektiouti’s team achieved at the start of the tournament was quickly forgotten after they suffered a last-gasp 1-2 defeat to Ukraine on matchday two. So this is a must-win for them if they want to proceed to the next stage.

Iraq managed to do what the Moroccans couldn’t by claiming a 2-1 comeback victory over Ukraine in their opening match. A few days after their successful debut, the Lions of Babylon tasted bitter defeat as they slipped to a tough 1-3 loss against the powerful Argentina in their second Group B clash. With three points on the board, Iraq has been in contention for first place in the knockout rounds since 2004.

H2H / Stats 

The teams have met once previously in a friendly game in 2023 where Iraq emerged as 1-0 winners.

Team News 

Coach Tarik Sektioui is expected to reinstate the defensive quartet that started the opening match against Argentina, meaning El Ouahdi, Targhalline, Boukamir, and PSG full-back Hakimi will begin Tuesday’s contest. Soufiane Rahimi will retain his position as the central forward, having bagged in the tournament so far.

While Morocco enjoys a clean bill of health, Iraq might have to deal with an absence as Karrar Mohammed was taken off late in the game against Argentina due to a suspected injury.

Probable Line-Up 

Morocco XI: El Kajoui (GK), Hakimi, El Azzouzi, Boukamir, El Ouahdi, El Khannouss, Richardson, Targhalline, Rahimi, Ben Seghir, Ezzalzouli

Iraq XI: Hasan (GK), Saadoon, Ojaimi, Tahseen, Hasan, Jasim, Bayesh, Saad, Hussein, M. Mohammed, Amyn

Verdict 

With all four teams having managed to grab three points from the opening two matches, this is a showdown that both teams will be determined to win so we expect goals.

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Reason: Morocco are the favourites coming to this game but Iraq should give them a run for their money so it will be an interesting duel.

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Morocco Win

Reason: Morocco defeated Iraq 2-1 in the group stage of the 2024 Olympics in Athens and after beating Argentina, this is a match they should win. 

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