Morocco and South Africa will face off in the AFCON last 16.
Morocco vs South Africa: Betting odds
Here's what bookmakers think about the outcome of this game (odds powered by Yesplay):
Morocco – 1.56
Draw – 3.52
South Africa – 6.9
Morocco
Before the start of the AFCON, Morocco were tipped to top their group and they did that. They confidently beat Tanzania and Zambia and drew 1-1 with Congo in their last group-stage game.
Morocco may have problems with converting chances but they are solid in defence in look like one of the favourites to lift the trophy.
In the upcoming game, Morocco will hardly change their usual approach of a very practically-minded team. South Africa aren't whipping boys but their opponents are simply stronger in every area and position on the pitch.
South Africa
After South Africa's loss against Mali in the AFCON opener, everyone hurried to write them off as potential playoff participants but they managed to silence the critics.
The 4-0 win against Namibia and the goalless draw with Tunisia took South Africa to the second place in the group.
Perhaps now they would rather switch places with Namibia who will face Angola. On the other hand, if South Africa lose against Morocco, no one will give them stick. But if they win, they will be heroes.
Morocco vs South Africa: Facts to know
Morocco have scored in each of their last 12 AFCON games - it's the longest goal-scoring streak in the history of the tournament.
No other AFCON player created as many big chances for his team during the group stage as Achraf Hakimi did for Morocco (10).
Morocco vs South Africa: Prediction and betting tip
This AFCON has produced a lot of sensational upsets but Morocco don't look like they are going to give us another one. They are a disciplined team that is unlikely to lose focus. This reduces South Africa's chances to the minimum. Earlier, Morocco were a bit unlucky in front of goal but that can't be forever.
Our betting tip: Morocco to win + goals total over 1.5 (Yesplay's odds – 1.98)
