FIFA World Cup 2022 Morocco vs Spain live-streaming

     FIFA World Cup 2022 Morocco vs Spain live-streaming

Morocco vs Spain prediction, betting tips and best bets for World Cup 2022 Round of 16 match:

A shock 2-1 defeat to Japan in their final World Cup group-stage match may have knocked Spain's confidence, but they will be looking to get back on track to reach the quarterfinals of the tournament for the first time since they won it in 2010. 

In order to achieve that, though, they will first have to get the better of surprise package Morocco, who topped Group F with ease after defeating world No.2-ranked side Belgium 2-0.

The North Africans will be desperate to continue their fairytale 2022 journey, especially as they have never previously reached the quarterfinal

Luis Enrique's Spain side will have to be at their best to progress here. 

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Morocco vs Spain betting odds

Unsurprisingly, Spain come into this knockout clash as the substantial favorites, according to the bookmakers.

With their nine goals scored across the group stage — the joint-most of any side with England — the Europeans head into this clash bang in form in an attacking sense, though their defeat to Japan last time out did highlight their defensive vulnerabilities.

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Morocco vs Spain team news

Coach Walid Regragui confirmed no fresh injuries following Morocco's 2-1 win over Canada, with key duo Yassine Bounou and Achraf Hakimi passed fit, and he could stick with an unchanged team.

Spain's shock loss to Japan could force a rethink for Enrique, with Aymeric Laporte one option to return at the back, and Jordi Alba and Marco Asensio also in line for a recall.

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Morocco vs Spain key stats

This will be the second World Cup meeting between Morocco and Spain. The first, in 2018 at the group stage, twice saw the African side lead before the match finished 2-2.

Spain will be looking to get past the Round of 16 stage for the first time since 2010, when they won the tournament.

Spain have lost just one of their five previous World Cup meetings with African opposition.