Morocco U23 vs Iraq U23 Prediction 30.07.2024 | Olympic Games

• Competition: Olympic Games - Group B
• Date: Tuesday, 30th, July 2024
• Kickoff: 16:00 UK / 17.00 CEST
• Venue: Allianz Riviera (Nice)

Morocco are determined to make it to the knockout round of the Paris 2024 Olympics as they square off against Iraq in their final Group B showdown at Allianz Riviera in Nice on Tuesday.

One of the biggest shocks on the opening day of the Olympics in men's football was delivered by Morocco, who stunned pre-tournament favorites Argentina with a tight 2-1 scoreline, with all credit going to hero Soufiane Rahimi who scored both goals. However, everything Tarik Sektiouti's team achieved at the start of the tournament was quickly forgotten after they suffered a last-gasp 1-2 defeat to Ukraine on matchday two, missing the chance to secure qualification to the knockout stages of the Olympics for the first time in their history.

In the same pattern as their final group-stage opponent, Iraq managed to do what the Moroccans couldn’t by claiming a 2-1 comeback victory over Ukraine in their opening match, marking their first win in this tournament in the past two decades. A few days after their successful debut, the Lions of Babylon tasted bitter defeat as they slipped to a tough 1-3 loss against the powerful Argentina in their second Group B clash, despite having been level at halftime. With three points on the board, Iraq are still in contention for their first place in the knockout rounds since 2004.

Morocco vs Iraq Betting Tips: MOROCCO TO WIN

With all four teams having managed to grab three points from the opening two matches, the final Group B showdown will determine who earns a spot in the knockout rounds, and there are only two tickets available. Our assessment is that the Moroccans are much closer to achieving that goal, as we expect their full potential to shine through at this critical moment. Despite the heartbreak of losing in a photo finish to the Ukrainians, the African nation should bounce back in the right way to advance to the knockout stages for the first time since the 1972 Olympics held in Munich. Targeting the invaluable three points on the last day of the group stage, the Atlas Lions will be eager to repeat their victorious display from 2004 when they triumphed over Iraq 2-1 in the concluding group game. All in all, the Lions of Babylon will certainly not be an easy target, but the talent-packed Morocco should showcase their quality in the expected manner and come out on the right side of the scoreline in a tight affair.