Morocco vs Comoros : Prediction for the Match on December 21, 2025

Morocco vs Comoros: Prediction and odds on the Match on 21 December 2025

The African Cup of Nations will begin with Morocco locking horns against Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday. Morocco have not lost at home since 2016, while Comoros have lost seven of their last 11 matches. Who will win? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Morocco: form and statistics

Morocco enter the African Cup of Nations full of momentum and backing from the home lovers. In recent years, they have proved to be the most improved national team on African soil, reaching the 2022 World Cup semi-finals and recently scooping the Arab Cup. They are hosting the AFCON for the first time since 1988, and their qualifying rounds were perfect, with six straight wins in the group stage. The Atlas Lions have remained unbeaten in their last 17 games and have not lost a competitive home game in 16 years. With their fans being solidly behind them, they look ready to take the continental stage by storm.

Morocco: Team News and Injury Report

African Balon d'Or holder Achraf Hakimi will miss this game due to an ankle injury that nearly threw his dreams of playing the AFCON on home soil off. Sofyan Amrabat (leg injury) and Hamza Igmane (hamstring injury) are doubtful for the opener. However, the best goalkeeper in Africa, Yassine Bounou, is expected to start in between the sticks, Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui will play from the side of the defence, and Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz will provide support for the attack.

🔖 Morocco possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1) 

Goalkeeper — Yassine Bounou

Defenders — Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd, Jawad El Yamiq, Anass Salah-Eddine

Midfielders — Ismael Saibari, Neil El Aynaoui, Brahim Diaz, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli

Attacker — Youssef En-Nesyri

👤 Head coach: Walid Regragui

Comoros: form and statistics

Comoros have not been impressive in recent games, having recently missed out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They qualified for this tournament as one of the four best third-placed teams in the qualifying rounds. The Coelacanths will make their second-ever appearance at the AFCON, following their debut in 2021. Then they reached the round of 16 with a late, dramatic 3-2 win over Ghana. Regardless, they remain winless in their last six competitive games, which is not a good sign facing the host nation. So, they will have to put their house in order to make the better of this clash.

Comoros: Team News and Injury Report

Comoros do not have any record of injury heading into this competition. So, I expect Adel Anzimati-Aboudou to start in goal. Kenan Toibibou, Ahmed Soilihi, and Benjaloud Youssouf will operate in the heart of the five-man defence, and Rafiki Said and Faiz Selemani will do the attacking duties in a 5-3-2 formation.

🔖 Comoros possible starting lineup (5-3-2) 

Goalkeeper — Adel Anzimati-Aboudou

Defenders — Kassim M'Dahoma, Kenan Toibibou, Ahmed Soilihi, Benjaloud Youssouf, Ismael Boura

Midfielders — Youssouf M'Changama, Yacine Bourhane, Zaydou Youssouf

Attackers — Rafiki Said, Faiz Selemani

👤 Head coach: Stefano Cusin

Morocco vs Comoros: head-to-head statistics

Morocco and Comoros have met a total of four times in the past, with Morocco winning three and one ending in a draw. The two sides met in the group stage of the 2021 AFCON, which ended in a 2-0 win for Morocco.

Morocco vs Comoros: Betting Tips & Odds

• Morocco have been impressive defensively in their recent games, having conceded just four goals in their last 18 games. 1xBet offers 1.45 odds for the hosts to keep a clean sheet;
• Morocco have not lost at home since 2016, while Comoros have lost seven of their last 11 matches. A handicap of -1.5 wins for the hosts is available at 1.60 odds on 1xBet;
• Morocco are unbeaten in their four meetings with Comoros. A first-half win for the hosts is available at 1.503 odds on 1xBet.

Morocco vs Comoros match prediction, 21 December 2025

Morocco enter this game full of momentum, and the feelings in Rabat suits an home win in the AFCON opening match. The hosts have not lost a competitive home game since 2016 and have never lost to Comoros. So, I expect nothing but a first-half win for the Atlas Lions in this game. The Coelacanths are coming into this contest with a defensive mindset, and I believe this will tell on the number of cards here.

Our match prediction: Away Total Bookings: Over 2.5 at a coefficient of 2.32 in the Bc.Game bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: A win for the hosts at halftime and full-time for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: First half win for the hosts at a coefficient of 1.60 in the Betway bookmaker.