Morocco vs. Brazil Odds, Picks & Predictions - Group C, 06/13
After all the hoopla and the run up, the 2026 World Cup continues with a Group C matchup between a pair of heavyweights as Morocco takes on Brazil Saturday night and we have you covered with our Morocco vs. Brazil prediction. Morocco ended up their tuneup for the World Cup by drawing Norway 1-1 in their previous match Sunday. Brazil downed Egypt 2-1 in their final international friendly last Saturday. In the only previous World Cup meeting between the teams, it was Brazil taking a 3-0 win in a Group A match on June 16, 1998. Let’s break down this Brazil vs. Morocco matchup.
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Morocco Seeking to Deliver Message Early
Morocco has three wins and two draws in their last five matches entering World Cup play after drawing Norway. The Atlas Lions look to send an early message that their run to the semifinals in 2022 was no fluke here. They were the first African team to make the semifinals with that showing four years ago. Morocco makes their seventh World Cup appearance and their third consecutive this year. The Atlas Lions own a record of five wins, seven draws and 11 losses in World Cup action. Morocco enters this match ranked seventh in the latest FIFA rankings.
Against Norway in their previous match, Morocco jumped in front early then seemed to ease off the gas. As a result, Norway rallied in the late stages, forcing the Atlas Lions to settle for a draw. Morocco owned a 13-9 advantage in shot attempts and a 5-2 edge in shots on goal in the match. Brahim Díaz got the Atlas Lions on the board with a goal in the eighth minute. Abde Ezzalzouli, who was stopped on a chance a coup\e minutes earlier, drew the assist. That remained the score at the half. In the second half, Morocco had a couple more chances but couldn’t cash in. Norway tallied the equalizer in the 75th minute and neither side had a good chance the rest of the way.
Yassine Bounou, who was between the sticks for Morocco’s 2022 run, projects to start in net. He made six appearances in the 2022 World Cup, posting a 2-2-2 mark. In addition, Bounou recorded three clean sheets. He was stellar in World Cup qualifying to get the Atlas Lions in the tournament this year. Bounou had a record of eight wins with no draws or losses in qualifying. He recorded six clean sheets in those outings.
Brazil Looking for Another Deep Run
Brazil won their third straight international friendly since a 2-1 defeat to France March 26 as they turned back Egypt in their final tuneup match. The Seleçao is the benchmark to which all countries hope to measure up to when it comes to World Cup success. Brazil makes their 23rd consecutive appearance in World Cup play. They have five titles to boot. The Seleçao owns an impressive record with 76 wins, 19 draws and 19 defeats in their 114 World Cup matches. They enter the World Cup ranked sixth in the most recent FIFA rankings.
Against Egypt, Brazil traded goals early but eventually wore down their foe to earn the victory. Possession time was about even in the match though the Seleçao owned a 12-5 advantage in shot attempts and a 7-2 edge in shots on goal. Bruno Guimarães opened the scoring with his goal in the seventh minute of p\ay. That lead was short-lived as Egypt knotted the score with a tally in the 11th minute of p\ay. The score was 1-1 at halftime. In the second half. Brazil’s depth carried them. Endrick, who came on in p\ace of Igor Thiago, scored the go-ahead goal in the 52nd minute. That goal held up as the winner as good scoring opportunities proved elusive the rest of the way.
Alisson Becker projects as the starting goalkeeper for Brazil. He has nine previous appearances in World Cup p\ay. Becker has a record of six wins, two draws and one loss in those contests. He has five clean sheets in World Cup play. Make sure you keep track of the Brazil World Cup odds as they progress through the tournament.
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This is the marquee matchup of the group stage round, at least for the opening weekend of the World Cup. These teams are ranked seventh and sixth, respectively, in the FIFA world rankings entering the tournament. Morocco losing Ezzalzouli (knee) and Nayef Aguerd (groin) is certainly a blow to their depth and talent. Brazil’s speed may be the biggest factor here as they can run circles around a depleted Moroccan defensive group. Morocco isn’t an offensive powerhouse but is stout defensively. Brazil saw the under hit in 11 of their 18 World Cup qualifying matches. Meanwhile, Morocco stayed under the number in six of their seven qualifying tilts. Take the under in what is more a defensive struggle than anticipated.
Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals (FanDuel, -134)
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