Morocco vs Ivory Coast Today’s Betting Tips
Morocco and Ivory Coast have many things in common in this group D of the African Cup of Nations. First, because they are the two strongest teams in the group, and as such candidates to qualify for the next stage. And they did not lose time, right in the first round, when they won their games. Even the results achieved were the same, with Morocco to beat Namibia and Ivory Coast to beat South Africa, both results by (1-0). Now the clash between Morocco and Ivory Coast promises to be one of the most enthusiastic games, not just this group, but the entire tournament. Whoever wins must win the group, so at Al Salam Stadium all prudence is low, in a match where the balance should be the dominant note, and it is even natural that it can be an intense game but with few goals. Even so, Morocco has shown itself at a higher level in the recent past, but Ivory Coast has “threatened” to regain the prestige it has lost in recent years. Who will win in Cairo?
Key statistics for the match Morocco vs Ivory Coast
Morocco were one of the teams that represented the African continent in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. And their performances were very interesting, since the draw against Spain (2-2) and even the display against Portugal in which they lost (1-0).
In the official games, after the 2018 World Cup, Morocco has played 5 games until the start of this CAN 2019. The balance is very positive, registering 3 wins and 2 draws. Noteworthy for defensive cohesion, where only one game has conceded goals (2).
For this defensive cohesion much contribute players who combine quality and experience, such as Benatia (Juventus) and Saiss (Wolverhampton) and Dirar (Fenerbahce).
Ivory Coast have won 4 of their last 5 games, having lost only with Uganda. However, he conceded goals in 3 of those 5 games. Kessié (AC Milan) and Aurier (Tottenham) are above-average players who give defensive safety.
Morocco vs Ivory Coast Our Best Betting Tips
Ivory Coast no longer has such iconic players as Didier Drogba, Kalou, or the Touré brothers (Yaya and Kolo). Naturally, any team resents when it loses players of this level, but there are still good values in Ivory Coast. The biggest highlights are Zaha (advanced Crystal Palace), Bailly (Manchester United), Seri (Fulham), Kessié (AC Milan) and Kodjia (Aston Villa). Whoever loses this match will be practically out of 1st place and can see South Africa match their score. Therefore, this game at Al Salam Stadium, in addition to being balanced, promises to be extremely prudent, from part to part. The defensive system of both teams is strong, and is the basis of consistency where their football is based, but in the attack there are very creative and technically advanced players like: Ziyech, Nesyri, and fast and powerful players like Zaha, Bony or Doumbia. Everything is set for this big match, where expectations are very high, and the uncertainty about the winner promises to be up to the last minute. Therefore, the most prudent bet will be on the goal market, entering the under market. The under 2.5 line odds at 1.57 and gives good protection. Under 2.25 could also be alternative, but odds at 1.69 does not compensate. Under 2.5 goals.
Betting Tips: Under 2.5 goals
Odds: 1.57
