Morocco vs Sierra Leone prediction 11.01.2024
Morocco
3 : 1
Sierra Leone
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- Competition: Friendlies
- Date: 11th January 2024
- Kickoff: 15:00 UTC / 16:00 CET
- Venue: Stade de San Pédro
The Atlas Lions of Morocco are set to clash with Sierra Leone in a friendly match on Thursday evening. This game serves as their final preparations for the 2024 AFCON tournament commencing next weekend.
The Atlas Lions from Morocco last played at the end of November when they journeyed to Tanzania for their inaugural 2026 World Cup qualifying match. After a 2-0 victory, Walid Regragui’s team secured three points. A similar outcome this Thursday would position them well for the impending Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Meanwhile, Sierra Leone has again failed to qualify for the AFCON, marking their tenth failure in the last eleven attempts, due to their third-place finish in Group A. Despite expectations that Alhaji Foray’s team would bounce back, their performance remains unchanged as they head into Thursday's match with a three-game losing streak. The Leone Stars also didn’t manage to secure victories in their first two qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and let in five goals in their latest friendly against the Ivory Coast.
Morocco vs Sierra Leone Betting Tips: Both teams to score — No
Recently, Morocco’s defense in their games has been nearly flawless. In their last two games, Walid Regragui’s team emerged victorious without letting in a single goal. Furthermore, “Both Teams To Score &— No” bets were successful in five of their past seven games.
At present, Sierra Leone’s attack is struggling to score goals. They’ve only managed one goal in their last three games under Alhaji Foray's leadership, and their recent friendlies haven’t been much better. The Leone Stars have not been able to score in half of their last ten international friendlies. We’re not confident they’ll be able to score in this match either.
- Best Tip: BTTS &— No
- Morocco vs Sierra Leone prediction: 2-0
Morocco team news
Morocco’s head coach, Walid Regragui, announced top players such as Youssef En-Nesyri of Sevilla, Sofyan Amrabat of Manchester United, and Hakim Ziyech of Galatasaray.
Amrabat’s performance in the Premier League hasn’t quite met his expectations, however, he will retain his position as a midfielder for the Atlas Lions.
Amine Harit and Bilal El Khannouss are likely to support the 27-year-old, while Jawad El Yamiq hopes to start in defence.
Last matches of Morocco
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06 jan 24
Morocco
0 : 0
Gambia
Friendly International
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21 nov 23
Tanzania
0 : 2
Morocco
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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17 oct 23
Morocco
3 : 0
Liberia
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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14 oct 23
Ivory Coast
1 : 1
Morocco
Friendly International
-
12 sep 23
Morocco
1 : 0
Burkina Faso
Friendly International
Morocco lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Yassine Bounou
Defenders
-
3
Noussair Mazraoui
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6
Romain Saïss
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5
Nayef Aguerd
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2
Achraf Hakimi
Midfielders
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10
Amine Harit
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4
Sofyan Amrabat
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23
Bilal El Khannouss
Forwards
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21
Amine Adli
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19
Youssef En-Nesyri
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7
Hakim Ziyech
Sierra Leone team news
Tyrese Fornah and Abdul Jarju Kabia were given red cards in the World Cup qualifying loss against Egypt, however, this will not lead to a suspension on Thursday.
After scoring his first international goal against Côte d’Ivoire, Rodney Michael is hopeful to maintain his position in the final third. Meanwhile, Sallieu Bah and Saidu Bah Kamara may possibly start in midfield.
Last matches of Sierra Leone
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06 jan 24
Ivory Coast
5 : 1
Sierra Leone
Friendly International
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19 nov 23
Sierra Leone
0 : 2
Egypt
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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15 nov 23
Ethiopia
0 : 0
Sierra Leone
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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17 oct 23
Somalia
0 : 2
Sierra Leone
Friendly International
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14 oct 23
Sierra Leone
1 : 1
Benin
Friendly International
Sierra Leone lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Francis Koroma
Defenders
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5
Santigie Koroma
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15
Abu Bakarr Samura
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19
Emmanuel Samadia
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18
Yamusa Sesay
Midfielders
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6
Samuel Kwaku Bekoe
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8
Ibrahim Turay
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7
Kwame Quee
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14
Alpha Turay
Forwards
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10
Rodney Michael
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20
Alie Conteh
Three reasons we don't expect both teams to score in this game
- In five of the last seven games of Morocco, at least one side did not score.
- In three of the last four games of Sierra Leone, neither team managed to score.
- In nine out of the last eleven friendly games of Morocco, at least one side did not score.
Main prediction Morocco &— Sierra Leone
Both Teams to Score &— NO
Do you agree with Kate Richardson ?
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Yes 78%
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