Morocco vs Malawi Predictions and Betting Tips

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The Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo is the stage for this highly-anticipated encounter as Morocco and Malawi slug it out in the AFCON round of 16 this Tuesday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

Morocco skimmed four points off their opponents when both sides were pitted against each other in the qualifiers for this tournament.

Atlas Lions eyeing yet another quarterfinals appearance

Morocco kicked off their AFCON with a grand statement, beating their group rivals Ghana on opening day. They followed this up with a 2-0 win against Comoros but failed to make it three wins in the group stages as we saw them settle for a draw against Gabon on matchday three. Nonetheless, the seven points amassed so far was enough for them to top the group, one where we saw them net five goals- a feat managed only by Cameroon, Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

Having lost all of the last four competitive games they've played in before the tournament, Malawi looked like a side that would struggle when the tournament and although it looked like that following an opening day loss, they put out a couple of impressive performances against Zimbabwe and Senegal. A Gabadinho Mhango brace completed a comeback victory on matchday two before their stellar defensive performance against Senegal was enough to put them through as one of the best third-placed teams.

Morocco vs Malawi Team News

Morocco possible starting XI:

El Kajoui; Hakimi, Chakla, Aguerd, Masina; Fajr, Amrabat, Chair, Ounahi; El Kaabi, En-Nesyri

Malawi possible starting XI:

Thom; Chirwa, Chembezi, Chaziya, Sanudi; Madinga, Christopher Banda, Idana, Mhone; Mhango, Muyabaa

Morocco vs Malawi Prediction: 2-0

Malawi only made it through to the quarterfinals by the skin of their teeth and given how confident how the Atlas Lions head into this game, we expect them secure progression onto the quarterfinals in regular time.