Morocco vs Spain Bet Builder Tips: Spain Favoured in Round of 16 Meeting
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Morocco vs Spain Bet Builder Tips: Tuesday, December, 6th
We have Morocco vs Spain bet builder tips for you as the final day of the last 16 gets underway. Reaching the quarter-finals would be seen as a huge achievement for Morocco. While Spain will be expecting to go deep into the competition and bounce back from their wobble against Japan. Enrique’s side are clear favourites but he will have to ensure that complacency doesn’t become an issue.
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Tuesday, December 6th, 15:00 (UK)
Morocco’s reward for topping their group is a difficult match against Spain. Regaragui’s side are unbeaten in their three matches so far. They only conceded once in the group stage; picking up seven points along the way.
The 2-0 win over Belgium was a definite highlight for the Moroccans. They had just 33% of the ball in that much and managed 10 shots. Spain are likely to dominate the ball here and Morocco will need to be incisive yet again.
Achraf Hakimi is the standout player for the Moroccans. The PSG full-back has enjoyed a good tournament so far and managed an assist in the last match against Canada.
Spain lay down a marker in their first game. They beat Costa Rica 7-0 and it got people talking about them being potential World Cup winners. They went on to draw with Germany before the shock defeat to Japan. Enrique’s possession-hungry side had no need to build up momentum and return to winning ways.
The game finished 2-2 when these sides met at the World Cup in Russia in 2018. Morocco finished at the bottom of group B on that occasion. While Spain finished four points ahead and top.
Morocco vs Spain Stats & Facts
- Spain’s opponents in 2022 are averaging 14.78 throws per game.
- Morocco had 11 throws when these teams met at the last World Cup
- These two teams drew 2-2 in 2018.
- Spain had 18 shots in the last meeting with Morocco.
Morocco vs Spain Bet Builder
Spain have dominated the ball in all three of their matches so far. The least amount of possession they have had is 64% in their match against Germany. They had over 80% possession against both Costa Rica and Japan. Their approach to the game will not change as they enter the knockout stages.
Dominating the ball means their opponents have very little opportunity to attack. They have limited the amount of throws their opponents are able to win. Spain’s opponents in Qatar are averaging 13 throws per game. Germany had the most with 15. Spain’s opponents in 2022 are averaging 14.78 throws per game.
Morocco had just 8 throws when they dug in and defended against Belgium. They also had just 11 throws when these teams met in the group stages at the last World Cup. Under 18.5 throws for the African side looks like a good bet here.
Over 11.5 shots for Spain also appeals. This landed in two of their three group matches; the exception being the seven shots they managed against Germany. Enrique’s side are averaging 10.44 shots per game in 2022 and have taken on stern opposition as part of group 1 in the Nations League.
Morocco have restricted their opponents to very few shots in the group stage but Belgium and Croatia were very passive going forward. Spain should exert more menace in the last 16. The Spaniards had 18 shots the last time these sides met.
- Under 18.5 Throws For Morocco
- Over 11.5 Shots For Spain
Bet Builder odds: 2.20
Odds via Bet365 as at 08:00 December 5th 2022. Odds may now differ.