Tanzania vs Morocco prediction: The Taifa Stars won’t settle for a defeat here

Tanzania will face off against Morocco at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium on Wednesday. The Atlas Lions will play their first game against a tough Tanzania, who’ll be desperate to win back-to-back.

Tanzania

FIFA Ranking: 121th

Last five games: WLWDW

The Taifa Stars started the tournament with a deserving (0-1) victory over Niger. The young Macarthur FC striker scored on his debut against Niger to win the Taifa Stars the maximum points.

After their run in the AFCON Qualifier, Tanzania moved eight places up in the FIFA Ranking as they qualified for the AFCON Tournament. Tanzania finished in second spot with eight points below Algeria at the top. Taifa Stars have picked up seven points from their last five games and are one of the contenders for the second spot in this group, as Morocco remain the favourite.

The last time they were in this competition, Tanzania managed two victories from six games, finishing in third spot.

Morocco

FIFA Ranking: 13th

Last five games: DLWDW

The best-ranked team in Africa have managed two wins over their last six games in all competitions. The Atlas Lions head here following their (3-0) victory over Liberia in the final game of their AFCON Qualifier. The entertaining encounter saw the Atlas Lions score with their last kick at halftime, while Ayoub El Kaabi and Amine Adli extended it just before the final whistle.

Morocco are the favourite to win this group, but their recent games suggest it won’t be an easy ride.

Expert Betting Tips

Over their last two meetings, both teams won their home games with more than two goals scored in each game. Tanzania have been extremely stingy at the back in their last four games, while Morocco haven’t been the same team since their great run in the World Cup. I think both teams will likely settle for a draw here as Tanzania won’t settle for a defeat here; bet on a home win or draw for 2.57.

We expect both teams to get a goal apiece for 2.40.

We think this game won’t produce many goals; bet on a total under 2.5 goals for 1.63.

Good luck!