With the position as the reigning champion of South America and the world, the Argentina national team comes to the Olympic Paris tournament with no other goal than the gold medal to complete their collection of great titles. The first obstacle they have to face is the representative of Africa, the Morocco national team, a team with impressive physical strength. Let’s analyze this match together.

Expert analysis of Argentina vs Morocco

After completing the Copa America 2024 campaign with their 2nd consecutive championship title, the Argentina national team is full of confidence to advance to the Olympics in Paris. According to the rules of this tournament, teams are allowed to add 3 players over 23 years old, and the selection of the Tango squad includes goalkeeper Rulli, defender Nicolas Otamendi, and forward Julian Alvarez. These are all high-quality players selected from the national team’s main lineup. Although it is somewhat regrettable that superstar Lionel Messi is not fit to participate, Rulli, Otamendi, and Alvarez are all expected to make a difference for Argentina in the men’s football event of this Olympic Games.

In particular, the blue and white national team in this tournament is led by coach Javier Mascherano, a football legend of Argentina who has also won a gold medal at the Olympic Games. The former midfielder of Barcelona FC will surely bring invaluable experience to the Olympic team of Tango land.

Argentina vs Morocco match analysis — Performance of Argentina vs Morocco match

On the Moroccan side, the representative of Africa can only add one notable star from the national team, right-back Achraf Hakimi (PSG), in addition to 35-year-old goalkeeper Mohamedi and forward Soufiane Rahimi from Al-Ain. Therefore, in terms of strength, it is clear that Morocco cannot be compared to the Argentina national team in this match.

However, coach Tarik Sektioui’s squad has built a defensive counter-attacking style that is sharp and uncomfortable. This is the way they hope to create something unexpected against Argentina on the opening day, although the odds are not too high.

Overview of past encounters between Argentina and Morocco

According to experts from betting guide, Argentina and Morocco have never faced each other at the Olympic Games, so we will not have any past data to analyze this match. However, the last time Morocco participated in the men’s football event of this tournament was 12 years ago, so in terms of experience and depth of achievements, Argentina completely dominates this match.

Argentina vs Morocco betting odds

The Argentina national team not only has superior strength but also has the momentum after winning the Copa America 2024. Therefore, it would not be surprising if the squad led by coach Javier Mascherano starts smoothly against a much weaker opponent like Morocco.

In the men’s football event of the Olympic Games, the Morocco national team has never escaped the role of an underdog. Not only did they have to wait 12 years to return to the Olympics, but in their last 4 participations, they only managed to win 1 out of 12 matches.

Argentina -1: The handicap odds are quite high, which also partly reflects the difference in this match. According to the analysis from the experts who analyze Argentina vs Morocco odds, the possibility of Argentina winning by more than 1 goal is entirely likely.
Over 2.5 goals: With the over/under odds set at 2.5, this is considered to be a very lively match for the South American representative. With superior class players in their squad, Argentina is sure to aim for an impressive start to an important campaign.
Both teams to score – No: When Argentina deploys a controlling and quick counter-attacking style, it’s very difficult for Morocco to create danger towards Rulli’s goal. It’s very likely that the net of Morocco will not shake in this 90-minute match.

Information about the squad situation of Argentina vs Morocco

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Predicted line-up for Argentina vs Morocco match

Argentina (4-3-3): Rulli, Di Cesare, Garcia, Otamendi, Lujan, Fernandez, Medina, Echeverri, Almada, Alvarez, Simeone.
Morocco (3-5-2): Mohamedi, Tahif, Boukamir, Bilal, Hakimi, El Azzouzi, Moubarik, Nakach, Manaout, Abde, Rahimi.

Argentina vs Morocco odds: 3-0