Belgium vs Morocco Prediction: The Red Devils won’t struggle in their second World Cup fixture

Following their slim (1-0) win over Canada, Belgium will be hoping to retain the top spot when they lock horns with Morocco at the Al Thumama Stadium on Friday. Roberto Martinez won their opening game despite being the second-best in that fixture, While Morocco had to settle for a draw.

BELGIUM

FIFA Ranking: 2nd

Last five matches: WWLLW

Belgium commenced their World Cup campaign with a slender (1-0) win against Canada. The Red Devils started off with a handball in their own half. After the VAR check, a penalty was given; unfortunately, Davis slotted it to the left side of the post, and Courtois was equal to it. Not long after, a pass from Alderweireld fell into Batshuayi's path, and the Fenerbahce man powered a shot into the net. It ended in (1-0) at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

The Red Devils are one of the favourites in this tournament, and it’s their fourteenth time since 1930. They are yet to triumph; however, their last two appearances were quarterfinals and third-place finishes, respectively. Belgium Starting 11 (3-4-2-1): Courtois; Dendoncker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen; Meunier, Witsel, Tielemans, Carrasco; De Bruyne, E Hazard; Batshuayi.

Key Player: Kelvin De Bruyne

MOROCCO

FIFA Ranking: 22nd

Last five games: WWWDW

Only one African side has scored in this tournament as of the time of writing this. It's been a poor display for some of the African teams; however, Morocco were above par in their opening encounter against Croatia. They held the last World Cup runner-up to a stalemate and had their moments in the game.

Walid Regragui's men waited twenty years before they could secure a spot in the 2018 World Cup. Unfortunately, they were paired with European heavyweights Portugal, Spain and Iran. Their only highlight of the tournament was a (2-2) stalemate against Spain. They didn’t make the cut as they finished rock bottom in Group B.

Morocco Starting 11 (4-3-3): Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Allah; Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal.

Key Player: Ziyech

Expert Betting Tips

Belgium recorded a win over Morocco in the 90s but haven’t met in recent years. Belgium's performance against Canada was below average, and it's obvious they are missing the services of their leading man Lukaku. Canada was youthful and lacked experience and cutting edge. Morocco, on the other side, were not bad but were restricted to defending while looking for chances to counter. They also lacked spark in front of the goal and almost gave up all the points.

Belgium are the favourite here, considering the quality of their players and experience. Again, Morocco will be forced to defend, which will restrain them from getting close to the opposition box. Belgium will dominate and secure their second win of the tournament for 2.00.

Belgium have not lost in their previous eight World Cup group-stage matches, equalling Brazil's record streak. In fact, the Red Devils haven't suffered defeat before the knockout round since losing to Saudi Arabia in 1994. Bet on Belgium win and under 2.5 goals for 3.10.

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