The upcoming match between Morocco and South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations is highly anticipated, with Morocco being the favorites according to pre-match simulations. However, South Africa is not to be underestimated, having shown commendable performance in the group stage.
According to the Opta supercomputer, in 10,000 pre-match simulations, Morocco emerged as the winner 56.1% of the time inside 90 minutes, which puts South Africa at a disadvantage. However, South Africa’s performance in the group stage cannot be overlooked, as they managed to hold Tunisia to a 0-0 draw and beat Namibia 4-0.
Morocco has shown dominance in the competition, having scored in each of their last 12 Africa Cup of Nations matches, which is a remarkable achievement. On the other hand, South Africa’s goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has proven to be reliable, preventing 1.8 goals according to Opta’s expected goals on target model, the third best of any goalkeeper in the group stage.
Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, and the match is expected to be an intense and closely contested affair. The winner of this clash will face either Cape Verde or Mauritania in the quarter-finals, adding more significance to the outcome of the match.
Looking at the history between the two teams, South Africa holds the edge, having lost only one of their five previous encounters with Morocco. However, Morocco emerged victorious in their most recent meeting in the 2019 group stage, winning 1-0.
This match is crucial for both teams, and the outcome will determine their progression in the tournament. It will be an exciting battle to watch, and fans can expect an enthralling display of football from both sides.
News Summery :
– Morocco vs South Africa: Prediction and Preview of the match
– Morocco won 56.1% of pre-match simulations, while South Africa won 22.2%
– Morocco has scored in each of their last 12 Africa Cup of Nations matches
– Morocco has been eliminated in four of their last five CAF Africa Cup of Nations knockout ties
– South Africa won each of their first five Africa Cup of Nations knockout matches but have only won two of their last eight
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